2007 Perodua Viva EZ review from Malaysia
"Choose this car if you are on a budget!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problem, except the alarm. I have to lock the car manually.
Poor handling, especially when taking corners.
The body is not really reliable, as if it is using aluminum can material.
General comments?
The most fuel efficient car that I have ever used, compared to the Perodua Kelisa and Kenari. It can travel you from A to B with less worry about the fuel consumption. Since the rising of fuel recently (RM 2.70 per litre), I doesn't not really affect me although the Viva is using automatic.
The seats are not really comfortable, just OK.
The engine is powerful, because of the DVVT. When it is raining, you will feel as if you are under a zinc roof.
The car is light, so beware when speeding up. It can accelerate 120 km/h without any problem, but afraid it might lost control.
The interior design is OK. The car is OK for 4 person, not for 5. Especially at the back row. OK for two adults.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 28858 kilometres |
| Previous car | Proton Wira |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2008 |