1994 Perodua Kancil review from Malaysia
"Modest Performer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both left and right drive shaft need to be replaced less than 6 months after purchasing this car.
Cheap, low quality plastic dashboard produce knocking sound, especially on undulating roads. Really annoying.
General comments?
It is the cheapest car you can have in Malaysia. Used Kancils, especially the 1994 models can be bought at under RM 8,000, and the used car dealers can arrange financing for this car.
Handling is acceptably well, considering the tall nature of this car. Just don't try to drive this car like Karamjit Singh did.
Although with modest engine performance, the Kancil can climb steep hills, only you will have to push the gas pedal harder. Trip to Genting is relatively simple only if there's no passenger or heavy luggage at the back seat.
Most importantly, it consume little fuel. A trip from Kuala lumpur to Ipoh (200KM) only consume RM 15 of gas, but without the air conditioner in operation.
If you're not satisfy with the engine performance, used Daihatsu Mira engines can be easily installed to your Kancil, at the cost between RM1,500 and RM3,000. That should, at least, give a new lease of life to your Kancil.
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| Good for economical driving. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2006 |