2000 Perodua Kenari EZi from Malaysia - Comments

Rear signalling light was broken/cracked upon delivery to dealer.

Air-cond performance is similar to Kancil. It is definitely not adequate for a bigger cabin space and bigger windows in a Kenari. Passengers tends to feel the heat during day time.

Originally installed radio player and front speakers are below average.

Foot pedals (brake & accelerator) in Automatic tranmission models could be bigger for better control.

I was told by my mechanic the rear wheel bearings are over-stressed (i.e. too small for the size of the car). Had them replaced (i.e. damaged) at 42,000km.

Originally fitted semi-low profile tyres are not suitable for roads with pot-holes.

Rear luggage area is over-exposed. Should have fitted some sort of cover.

Doors are too light. Although fitted with the "Side Impact Bars", I feel unconfident of its acclaimed safety benefits. By the way, it doesn't have that 'solid feel' when one closes the doors.

Ergonomics of the seats are not that comfortable. Especially the head rest portion. It just doesn't feel right. My neck is not rested comfortably. The back passenger seats are too straight.

Not exactly build for 5 adult passengers.

Petrol mileage is good for an auto-transmission car. Ideal for city and sub-urban drive.

Size of car is very advantageous during city parking, turning around in multi-storey car parks and back/side alleys.

Pick-up is great!

Driver and passenger view of the road and surroundings is excellents. Minimum blindspot areas.

Apparently, we can change to a bigger/cooler air-cond compressor. Tips: A Suzuki Vitara compressor.

Can I know what is the pricing of the Suzuki Vitara Compressor in Malaysia?

Does kenari engine supports it's body? Too heavy? I drive kenari aerosport before and the pick up not really fast.

There are two version of engine used in the kenari. Those manufactured before 2004 uses the denso ECU and trottle body unit which is more powerfull compared to newer versions using Fujitsu ECU and ANI T.B.U.