Perodua has officially launched the
third-generation Myvi in Brunei, with distribution being handled by GHK Motors
in the country. Buyers there will have access to two variants, including the
1.3G and S-Edition, the latter being rather interesting and isn’t offered in
Malaysia local market.
The 1.3G is pretty much identical to the
1.3 Standard G AT available here, and is powered by a 1.3 litre
naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i that makes 94 hp and
121 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a four-speed torque converter
automatic driving the front wheels, with a rated fuel consumption of 20.3 km/l.
Standard equipment for the 1.3G includes
14-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, keyless engine start/stop, fabric seat
upholstery, a standard head unit with USB input, reverse sensors, ABS with EBD,
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control, four airbags and an
emergency stop signal system. This variant is priced at B$ 17,246 (RM 53,045) –
about RM 10,000 more than what we pay here – and comes with a
three-year/100,000-km warranty.
That’s all well and good but the big
surprise here is the S-Edition, which is essentially the 1.3G but with a body
kit and other accessories added on. In the metal, the variant bears a close
resemblance to the Myvi GT put on display at the 2018 KL International Motor
Show (KLIMS), and is totally different from the GearUp items offered in
Malaysia.
At the front, the S-Edition gets a bolder
front grille framed by silver trim, with a tweaked Perodua logo placed in the
centre of the honeycomb mesh insert. This insert design is replicated for the
more aggressive bumper, which comes with three large intakes, a splitter in the
lower apron and a small “S-Edition” badge.
Down the sides, the car doesn’t get the
fancy wheels and Brembo brakes like on the KLIMS show car. Instead the 14-inch
units are of a fan-style design that differs from the regular 1.3G, and is
complemented by accented side skirts and decals that run from the VVT-i badge
on the front fender to just beyond the rear doors.
Moving towards the rear, you’ll find a
prominent diffuser element at the bottom and no dual-exhaust setup, along with
a roof spoiler that is larger and stands out taller than what was seen on the
Myvi GT. As for the interior, it remains unchanged and features the same kit as
the 1.3G.
For now, the S-Edition is only offered in
Brunei but it isn’t too far-fetched to say that this may (or may not) be the SE
or GT kit that Malaysia (could) get in the future. There’s also a possibility
that the parts are made independently by Perodua’s Brunei dealer and not
supplied by Perodua themselves.