New details have been released on the new petrol pricing system that’s set to be implemented on the 1st of May this year. Apparently the different pricing systems will be applied based on “engine capacity” and “socio-economic” factors, though there was no specific numbers unveiled on what the thresholds are.
While we have no details yet as of now on what the threshold of an increase petrol price will be but past government measures might give us a hint. When the price of petrol hit the roof back in 2008, the government announced that a RM625 one-time petrol subsidy would be given to cars with engine displacements of up to 2,000cc, trucks with engine displacements of up to 2,500cc and bikes of engine sizes up to 250cc. We might see these numbers used again for the new subsidy system.
Cars with large engines are already being ‘punished’ with exponentially higher road tax charges but now owners of such cars will have to deal with the fuel prices as well.
Make no mistake about it – with the trend of how things are going, the middle class are just going to be squeezed tighter and tighter. We’ve got to deal with pricier petrol, GST, and many others. You had better plan your finances and monthly budgets for the worse this year, as I don’t think we are going to get any indication of what we are going to face until the last minute. The same report unveiled that details would only be announced on the very day of implementation.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Malaysia Autos Report Q1 2010 - new report released
Malaysia´s automotive industry is showing signs of improvement, albeit relatively speaking, and this has prompted a revision of the report’s sales forecast. New vehicle sales for H109 as a whole totalled 251,092 units, down from 277,973 in the same period of 2008; a drop of 9.7% y-o-y. Against this backdrop, the Malaysian Automobile Association revised its expectations for 2009 as
a whole to a drop in new vehicle sales of 8.8% y-o-y, with an economic recovery expected to kick in during Q409. Sales for September were down 9.2% y-o-y, taking sales for the nine-month period ending September down 7.5% y-o-y to 397,619 vehicles. This has prompted BMI to raise its forecast for 2009, as sales for October were expected to be on a par, with a possible uptick to end the year.
The future of the industry has also come under the spotlight as the government released its new National Automotive Policy in October. The plan will focus on improving the sustainability of the domestic industry, while also making more provisions for the inclusion of international brands. Incentives will be provided to develop the national parts segment, with a view to phasing out component imports, while the system of obtaining Approved Permits (APs) for imports will be axed by 2015. The NAP includes 18 new policies and measures in total, which will be implemented from January 1 2010. One of the major points is an attempt to streamline the domestic industry to two national high-volume carmakers, in order to cut back on overcapacity and rationalise product ranges.
Greater liberalisation of the industry could go some way to improving Malaysia´s position in BMI´s Business Environment Ratings, where it currently lies in ninth position with a rating of 52.6 out of a possible 100. While the country is a leading light of the ASEAN trade bloc, which has made it a popular choice for regional production activities in the auto sector, there is the potential for greater things if a proposed free trade agreement with the US is finalised. In terms of the market itself, production growth potential receives an average rating, while potential sales growth is low in comparison with its peers.
Until the NAP comes into force, Perodua and Proton continue to dominate the market with a combined market share of 61%. Proton still lags behind its domestic rival and will be looking to benefit from provisions in the plan for encouraging co-operation with international brands. Proton has been looking for a strategic partner for a number of years and it was reported in November that Volkswagen may look to forge closer ties with the national firm. Toyota is still the country´s largest foreign brand, but some way behind Proton with 15.3% of the market, compared with Proton´s 28.9%.
a whole to a drop in new vehicle sales of 8.8% y-o-y, with an economic recovery expected to kick in during Q409. Sales for September were down 9.2% y-o-y, taking sales for the nine-month period ending September down 7.5% y-o-y to 397,619 vehicles. This has prompted BMI to raise its forecast for 2009, as sales for October were expected to be on a par, with a possible uptick to end the year.
The future of the industry has also come under the spotlight as the government released its new National Automotive Policy in October. The plan will focus on improving the sustainability of the domestic industry, while also making more provisions for the inclusion of international brands. Incentives will be provided to develop the national parts segment, with a view to phasing out component imports, while the system of obtaining Approved Permits (APs) for imports will be axed by 2015. The NAP includes 18 new policies and measures in total, which will be implemented from January 1 2010. One of the major points is an attempt to streamline the domestic industry to two national high-volume carmakers, in order to cut back on overcapacity and rationalise product ranges.
Greater liberalisation of the industry could go some way to improving Malaysia´s position in BMI´s Business Environment Ratings, where it currently lies in ninth position with a rating of 52.6 out of a possible 100. While the country is a leading light of the ASEAN trade bloc, which has made it a popular choice for regional production activities in the auto sector, there is the potential for greater things if a proposed free trade agreement with the US is finalised. In terms of the market itself, production growth potential receives an average rating, while potential sales growth is low in comparison with its peers.
Until the NAP comes into force, Perodua and Proton continue to dominate the market with a combined market share of 61%. Proton still lags behind its domestic rival and will be looking to benefit from provisions in the plan for encouraging co-operation with international brands. Proton has been looking for a strategic partner for a number of years and it was reported in November that Volkswagen may look to forge closer ties with the national firm. Toyota is still the country´s largest foreign brand, but some way behind Proton with 15.3% of the market, compared with Proton´s 28.9%.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
daihatsu storia X4 Versus Perodua Kelisa
The Storia X4 was developed by Daihatsu as a base model for domestic use in motorsport events. Accordingly, luxury items such as air-conditioning, electric windows etc were removed to keep the weight of the car to minimal levels (although power steering was a cost option). Production began on April 10th 1998, and ceased on 31st January 2004. In this time, only 829 cars were produced. Daihatsu did not produce the cars through normal production for sale, and all cars were special order only, and were only available in white.
The base car started with a derivative of the 660cc JB-DET engine, and is a 4-cylinder Twin-Cam DOHC DVVT Fuel-Injected Intercooled Turbo-Charged engine. These engines were shipped to DRS (Daihatsu Racing Services - Think of them as TRD), where the cylinder capacity was enlarged to 713cc, and forged internals added. The 713cc engine size was specifically engineered to enable the car to race in the 1.0 litre class, whereby turbo-charged cars engine size are given a mandatory multiple of x1.4 (to ensure a level playing field against n/a cars). Given the cylinder size of 713cc, a x1.4 multiple means that the cars effective engine size is 998.2cc, thereby being as close to the 1.0 litre limit as possible.
The 713cc engine runs an IHI RHF4B VF36 Ball Bearing Turbo with a Titanium Shaft and Turbine Wheel. Intercooler water spray is also fitted to help lower intake temperature. Rumour is that the engines were slightly de-tuned for sale by Daihatsu, and left the showroom running 18psi (1.24bar), producing 120ps. However, an adjustable actuator was fitted as standard, allowing the boost to be increased to around 24psi with no additional modifications required. A performance upgrade was also available directly from Daihatsu when ordering, which apparently produced 200ps!
The car has a 5-speed close ratio gearbox, clutch-type front & rear differential and permanent four-wheel drive. The overall weight of the car is approximately 820kgs, so the car has an effective power-to-weight ratio of 146ps per tonne.
Unsurprisingly, when the car was introduced in the Kei-Jidousha class (Japanese Mini Cars), it decimated the competition thanks to it's light weight, power and handling. The car also enjoyed success in the all Japan Rally Championship and the all Japan Dirt Trial Championship.
Consider to put this storia engine under your Kelisa's hood?
The base car started with a derivative of the 660cc JB-DET engine, and is a 4-cylinder Twin-Cam DOHC DVVT Fuel-Injected Intercooled Turbo-Charged engine. These engines were shipped to DRS (Daihatsu Racing Services - Think of them as TRD), where the cylinder capacity was enlarged to 713cc, and forged internals added. The 713cc engine size was specifically engineered to enable the car to race in the 1.0 litre class, whereby turbo-charged cars engine size are given a mandatory multiple of x1.4 (to ensure a level playing field against n/a cars). Given the cylinder size of 713cc, a x1.4 multiple means that the cars effective engine size is 998.2cc, thereby being as close to the 1.0 litre limit as possible.
The 713cc engine runs an IHI RHF4B VF36 Ball Bearing Turbo with a Titanium Shaft and Turbine Wheel. Intercooler water spray is also fitted to help lower intake temperature. Rumour is that the engines were slightly de-tuned for sale by Daihatsu, and left the showroom running 18psi (1.24bar), producing 120ps. However, an adjustable actuator was fitted as standard, allowing the boost to be increased to around 24psi with no additional modifications required. A performance upgrade was also available directly from Daihatsu when ordering, which apparently produced 200ps!
The car has a 5-speed close ratio gearbox, clutch-type front & rear differential and permanent four-wheel drive. The overall weight of the car is approximately 820kgs, so the car has an effective power-to-weight ratio of 146ps per tonne.
Unsurprisingly, when the car was introduced in the Kei-Jidousha class (Japanese Mini Cars), it decimated the competition thanks to it's light weight, power and handling. The car also enjoyed success in the all Japan Rally Championship and the all Japan Dirt Trial Championship.
Consider to put this storia engine under your Kelisa's hood?
Friday, January 1, 2010
specifications about perodua viva VIVA SPECIFICATIONS
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ViVA ELITE
Dimensions & Weight Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Overall length mm 3575
Overall width mm 1475
Overall height mm 1530
Interior length mm 1845
Interior width mm 1300
Interior height mm 1250
Wheelbase mm 2390
Couple distance mm 840
Front seat distance to ground mm 580
Track Front mm 1300
Rear mm 1290
Kerb weight kg 795 805 810
Minimum ground clearance Non-laden mm 145
Seat capacity persons 5
Min. turning radius (tyre) m 4.4
More specification details
Engine Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Engine type EJ-VE
Valve mechanism DOHC, 12V (4 valves per cylinder) with DVVT
Total displacement cc 989
Bore x stroke mm 72 x 81
No. of cylinders 3
Compression ratio 10
Max. output (DIN) kW/rpm 45/6000
Max. torque (DIN) Nm/rpm 90/3600
Fuel system EFI
Fuel tank capacity l 36.0
Powertrain Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Transmission Type Manual - MT 5MT -
Auto - AT 4AT
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.417 2.731
2nd 1.947 1.526
3rd 1.25 1
4th 0.865 0.696
5th 0.707 -
Reverse 3.143 2.29
Final gear ratio 3.938 4.439
Chassis Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Steering type Rack and pinion
Main brake Front Disc
Rear Drums
Parking brake Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension Front MacPherson strut
Rear Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres 165/55R14
Spare tyre Temp. tyre - T105/90D12
Exterior Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Side turn signals Clear Lenses Integrated with mirror
Disc wheels Alloy 14"
Wheel caps Center caps for alloy rims
Front & rear bumper Body Colour (new design)
Rear spoiler Without With
Front fog lamps With
Rear reflectors With
Rear window wiper With
Door outside handles Chrome
Door visors (air press) With
Windshield Glass Green (Laminated with UV protection)
Side skirting With
Grade Mark Without With
Interior Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Door trim With Fabric
Coin slot With
Seat back pockets With (driver & passenger)
Glove box With
Cup holders With (2 front & 1 rear)
Seat cover material High grade
Centre cluster Painted
Steering wheel (3-spoke urethane) Standard with silver ornament
Meter combination High grade (with chrome ring)
Comfort Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Audio 1 DIN radio-CD player with MP3 & WMA
Speakers With (front & rear)
Wireless door lock With (wireless electro-magnetic)
Power windows With (front / rear)
Side mirrors (Body coloured) Electrical Electrical & retractable
Reverse sensor With
Assist grip Front (passenger) / rear (left & right)
Light remind warning With
Under seat tray With
Package tray With carpet
Seat height adjuster With
Power steering With
Stabilizer With (front only)
Sun visor With (vanity mirror & ticket holder on driver`s side)
Safety & Security Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Dual SRS airbags Without With
ABS with EBD & BA Without With
Alarm & central locking With
Child safety lock With
Accessories Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Carpet mat With Elite emblem
Luggage net With
Tool kit bag With
Safety triangle With
Registration plate holder With
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
ViVA
Dimensions & Weight 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Overall length mm 3575
Overall width mm 1475
Overall height mm 1530
Interior length mm 1845
Interior width mm 1300
Interior height mm 1250
Wheelbase mm 2390
Couple distance mm 840
Front seat distance to ground mm 580
Track Front mm 1320
Rear mm 1310
Kerb weight kg 755 755 765 780
Minimum ground clearance Non-laden mm 145
Seat capacity persons 5
Min. turning radius (tyre) m 4.2
More specification details
Engine 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Engine type EF-VE ED-VE EJ-VE
Valve mechanism DOHC, 12V (4 valves per cylinder) with DVVT
Total displacement cc 659 847 989
Bore x stroke mm 68 x 60.5 66.6 x 81 72 x 81
No. of cylinders 3
Compression ratio 10
Max. output (DIN) kW/rpm 35/7200 39/6000 45/6000
Max. torque (DIN) Nm/rpm 58/4400 76/4000 90/3600
Fuel system EFI
Fuel tank capacity l 36.0
Powertrain 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Transmission Type Manual - MT 5MT 5MT 5MT -
Auto - AT 4AT
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.417 3.417 2.731
2nd 1.947 1.947 1.526
3rd 1.25 1.25 1
4th 0.917 0.917 0.696
5th 0.75 0.75 -
Reverse 3.143 3.143 2.29
Final gear ratio 4.933 4.643 4.439
Chassis 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Steering type Rack and pinion
Main brake Front Disc
Rear Drums
Parking brake Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension Front MacPherson strut
Rear Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres 155/70R12
Spare tyre Temp. tyre - T105/90D12
Exterior 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Side turn signals Amber Lenses
Disc wheels Steel 12"
Wheel cap Centre caps Full wheel caps
Front & rear bumpers Material coloured Body coloured
Rear window wiper With
Door outside handles Material coloured Body coloured
Windshield Glass Green (laminated)
Interior 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Door trim Without fabric
Coin slot With
Glove box With
Cup holders With (2 front & 1 rear)
Seat cover material Standard grade Medium grade
Centre cluster Standard
Steering wheel 3-spoke urethane (standard)
Meter combination Standard
Comfort 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Audio Without 1 DIN radio CD Player
Speaker Without With (front) With (front / rear)
Wireless door lock Without With (wireless electro-magnetic)
Power windows Without With (front / rear)
Side mirrors Manual (material coloured) Manual (body coloured)
Reverse sensor Without With
Assist grip Front (passenger) Front (passenger) / rear (left&right)
Package tray Without carpet
Sun visor With
Safety & Security 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Alarm & central locking Without With
Child safety lock With
Accessories 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Carpet mat With
Tool kit bag With
Safety triangle With
Registration plate holder With
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
ViVA ELITE
Dimensions & Weight Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Overall length mm 3575
Overall width mm 1475
Overall height mm 1530
Interior length mm 1845
Interior width mm 1300
Interior height mm 1250
Wheelbase mm 2390
Couple distance mm 840
Front seat distance to ground mm 580
Track Front mm 1300
Rear mm 1290
Kerb weight kg 795 805 810
Minimum ground clearance Non-laden mm 145
Seat capacity persons 5
Min. turning radius (tyre) m 4.4
More specification details
Engine Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Engine type EJ-VE
Valve mechanism DOHC, 12V (4 valves per cylinder) with DVVT
Total displacement cc 989
Bore x stroke mm 72 x 81
No. of cylinders 3
Compression ratio 10
Max. output (DIN) kW/rpm 45/6000
Max. torque (DIN) Nm/rpm 90/3600
Fuel system EFI
Fuel tank capacity l 36.0
Powertrain Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Transmission Type Manual - MT 5MT -
Auto - AT 4AT
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.417 2.731
2nd 1.947 1.526
3rd 1.25 1
4th 0.865 0.696
5th 0.707 -
Reverse 3.143 2.29
Final gear ratio 3.938 4.439
Chassis Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Steering type Rack and pinion
Main brake Front Disc
Rear Drums
Parking brake Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension Front MacPherson strut
Rear Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres 165/55R14
Spare tyre Temp. tyre - T105/90D12
Exterior Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Side turn signals Clear Lenses Integrated with mirror
Disc wheels Alloy 14"
Wheel caps Center caps for alloy rims
Front & rear bumper Body Colour (new design)
Rear spoiler Without With
Front fog lamps With
Rear reflectors With
Rear window wiper With
Door outside handles Chrome
Door visors (air press) With
Windshield Glass Green (Laminated with UV protection)
Side skirting With
Grade Mark Without With
Interior Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Door trim With Fabric
Coin slot With
Seat back pockets With (driver & passenger)
Glove box With
Cup holders With (2 front & 1 rear)
Seat cover material High grade
Centre cluster Painted
Steering wheel (3-spoke urethane) Standard with silver ornament
Meter combination High grade (with chrome ring)
Comfort Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Audio 1 DIN radio-CD player with MP3 & WMA
Speakers With (front & rear)
Wireless door lock With (wireless electro-magnetic)
Power windows With (front / rear)
Side mirrors (Body coloured) Electrical Electrical & retractable
Reverse sensor With
Assist grip Front (passenger) / rear (left & right)
Light remind warning With
Under seat tray With
Package tray With carpet
Seat height adjuster With
Power steering With
Stabilizer With (front only)
Sun visor With (vanity mirror & ticket holder on driver`s side)
Safety & Security Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Dual SRS airbags Without With
ABS with EBD & BA Without With
Alarm & central locking With
Child safety lock With
Accessories Elite MT Elite AT Elite EZi
Carpet mat With Elite emblem
Luggage net With
Tool kit bag With
Safety triangle With
Registration plate holder With
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
ViVA
Dimensions & Weight 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Overall length mm 3575
Overall width mm 1475
Overall height mm 1530
Interior length mm 1845
Interior width mm 1300
Interior height mm 1250
Wheelbase mm 2390
Couple distance mm 840
Front seat distance to ground mm 580
Track Front mm 1320
Rear mm 1310
Kerb weight kg 755 755 765 780
Minimum ground clearance Non-laden mm 145
Seat capacity persons 5
Min. turning radius (tyre) m 4.2
More specification details
Engine 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Engine type EF-VE ED-VE EJ-VE
Valve mechanism DOHC, 12V (4 valves per cylinder) with DVVT
Total displacement cc 659 847 989
Bore x stroke mm 68 x 60.5 66.6 x 81 72 x 81
No. of cylinders 3
Compression ratio 10
Max. output (DIN) kW/rpm 35/7200 39/6000 45/6000
Max. torque (DIN) Nm/rpm 58/4400 76/4000 90/3600
Fuel system EFI
Fuel tank capacity l 36.0
Powertrain 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Transmission Type Manual - MT 5MT 5MT 5MT -
Auto - AT 4AT
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.417 3.417 2.731
2nd 1.947 1.947 1.526
3rd 1.25 1.25 1
4th 0.917 0.917 0.696
5th 0.75 0.75 -
Reverse 3.143 3.143 2.29
Final gear ratio 4.933 4.643 4.439
Chassis 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Steering type Rack and pinion
Main brake Front Disc
Rear Drums
Parking brake Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension Front MacPherson strut
Rear Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres 155/70R12
Spare tyre Temp. tyre - T105/90D12
Exterior 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Side turn signals Amber Lenses
Disc wheels Steel 12"
Wheel cap Centre caps Full wheel caps
Front & rear bumpers Material coloured Body coloured
Rear window wiper With
Door outside handles Material coloured Body coloured
Windshield Glass Green (laminated)
Interior 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Door trim Without fabric
Coin slot With
Glove box With
Cup holders With (2 front & 1 rear)
Seat cover material Standard grade Medium grade
Centre cluster Standard
Steering wheel 3-spoke urethane (standard)
Meter combination Standard
Comfort 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Audio Without 1 DIN radio CD Player
Speaker Without With (front) With (front / rear)
Wireless door lock Without With (wireless electro-magnetic)
Power windows Without With (front / rear)
Side mirrors Manual (material coloured) Manual (body coloured)
Reverse sensor Without With
Assist grip Front (passenger) Front (passenger) / rear (left&right)
Package tray Without carpet
Sun visor With
Safety & Security 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Alarm & central locking Without With
Child safety lock With
Accessories 660 BX 660 EX 850 1.0
Carpet mat With
Tool kit bag With
Safety triangle With
Registration plate holder With
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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