Perodua · 1994–2009

Perodua Kancil

The Perodua Kancil (also known as the Perodua Nippa in the United Kingdom, and Daihatsu Ceria in Indonesia) is a city car manufactured by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Perodua from August 1994 to July 2009. The Kancil is a rebadged third generation (L200) Daihatsu Mira.

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Successor: Daihatsu Ayla|Perodua Kelisa

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Etymology

The Kancil is named after the mouse deer, a native animal related to Malay fable and commonly found in Malaysian jungle.

History

The Kancil was Perodua's first car after its founding in 1993. It is a small five-door hatchback vehicle on a monocoque framework that can seat five people. The Kancil, like its predecessors, is a slightly modified Daihatsu Mira L200; rebadging is common in Malaysia's automotive industry, having begun in 1985 with first car manufacturer Proton, which based its cars on retired models of Mitsubishi Motors. Subsequent Kancils were only rejuvenated cosmetically as Perodua maintained the monocoque structure and tweaked its engines. The car was available with two engines, a 660 cc version with 31 PS (23 kW) and an 850 with 37 PS (27 kW). Four- or five-speed manual transmissions were available (four-speed was not available in the 850) or a three-speed automatic. The Kancil was unveiled on 29 August 1994. At launch two variants were on offered: EX and GX both powered by a 660 cc engine and both paired to a manual transmission. 4-speed manual for the EX and 5-speed manual for the GX. In January 1995, the Perodua Kancil EZ was launched. It came with an automatic transmission and in addition to the existing equipment on the GX variant, there was colored bumpers, gear lock, side protector molding, hazard sign and the first-aid kit for metallic and mica models only. It was launched at RM28,931.14 for the solid colors (Kristal White and Bunga Raya Red), RM 29,838.14 for the Metallic version (Kilauan Silver) and RM 30,214.00 for the Mica version (Blue Mica) in Peninsular Malaysia. In August 1996, the Perodua Kancil 850cc version was launched. It came with both GX (manual transmission) and EZ (automatic transmission) variants in addition to the existing 660cc version. Their features and colours are carried over from both GX and EZ of 660cc version, with additional of front power window

Powertrains

The Kancil was sold with various engines and transmissions: 659 cc Daihatsu EF-CL single over head cam, three-cylinder carbureted in-line engine producing 31 PS (23 kW). Paired to a four speed manual transmission or a five-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic. Application - 660 EX, 660 EXb, 660 EX Extra, 660 GX and 660 EZ variants. 847 cc Daihatsu ED-10 three-cylinder carbureted in-line engine producing 37 PS (27 kW). Paired to a five-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic transmission. Applications - 850 EX, 850 GX. 850 EZ and 850 EXS variants. 847 cc Daihatsu ED-DE three-cylinder fuel-injected in-line engine, 50 PS (37 kW). Paired to a three-speed automatic transmission only. Application - 850 EZi variant only.

Sales

Following its release in 1994, the Kancil became an instant success in Malaysia. The Kancil is popular with beginner drivers and is commonly used in Malaysian driving schools. It was also preferable for its fuel efficiency and ease of parking due to its size. In December 1995, Perodua produced its 50,000th Kancil. By January 1997, 100,000 Kancils had been manufactured, and by 1999 250,000 had been built. Average monthly production during its fifteen years was 4,000, with October 2002 being the most successful month with 7,700 built. In total 722,223 Kancils were built, of which around 14,000 were exported.

Export

The Kancil was exported to a total of 19 different countries. This includes Brunei and Mauritius starting from 1996 and Sri Lanka from 1997. United Kingdom. The Perodua Kancil was sold in the United Kingdom as the Perodua Nippa from September 1997. It was priced at just over £5,000 (cut to £4,999 in 1999) it was the cheapest new car on sale there until it was replaced by the Perodua Kelisa four years later. The Nippa was exclusively sold with 850cc fuel injected engines, engine code ED-20 SOHC. Indonesia. In Indonesia, the Perodua Kancil was sold as the Daihatsu Ceria. The Ceria, meaning "happy" or "cheerful" in Malay/Indonesian, was introduced at the 11th Gaikindo Auto Expo in Jakarta in July 2001. It had been preceded the year before by the Daihatsu KX-P "concept car" - a standard Kancil equipped with a leather and wood interior. The Ceria was only available with the larger 850 cc engine with a carburettor and 37 PS (27 kW), in two equipment levels: the base model KL and the more extra-spec KX, which received a chromed grille. It was discontinued in 2006. It was later superseded in 2012 by an indirect successor, the Daihatsu Ayla, which in turn also produced in Malaysia as the Perodua Axia.

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Specifications

name: Perodua Kancil (L200)
Manufacturer: Perodua
aka: Perodua Nippa (United Kingdom), Daihatsu Ceria (Indonesia)
Production: August 1994 – July 2009, 722,223 built
Assembly: Malaysia: Rawang, Selangor, Indonesia: Sunter, North Jakarta (ADM, Ceria)
Class: City car
Body style: 5-door hatchback
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related: Daihatsu Mira (L200)
Engine: Petrol:, 0.7 L Daihatsu EF-CL SOHC I3, 0.8 L Daihatsu ED-10 SOHC I3, 0.8 L Daihatsu ED-DE DOHC I3
Transmission: 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 2280 mm
Length: 3395 mm
Width: 1405 mm
Height: 1415 mm
Kerb weight: 650 -
Successor: Perodua Viva , Perodua Kelisa