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Daihatsu Ceria /Perodua Kancil/Kelisa 1.0L R3 12V (56 Hp)
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Daihatsu Ceria:
The Perodua Kancil is a city car manufactured by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Perodua from August 1994 to July 2009. The Kancil is a rebadged third generation Daihatsu Mira.
The Kancil is named after the mouse deer, a native animal related to Malay fable and commonly found in Malaysian jungle.
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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
/Perodua Kancil/Kelisa Overview:
Daihatsu Ceria (/Perodua Kancil/Kelisa). With 88 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.0L R3 12V (56 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a noticeable improvement in power, making it more capable for mixed city and occasional highway driving, though still not quick.
Fuel Economy
A good balance of power and fuel efficiency for its class, likely the most practical option for varied use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase price
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially the smaller engines
- • Compact size makes it ideal for city driving and parking
- • Simple mechanics contribute to potentially low maintenance costs
- • Reliable for its class with proper care
Cons:
- • Very limited performance, especially on highways
- • Basic safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Minimal comfort and refinement for longer journeys
- • Outdated technology (e.g., carbureted engines)
- • Small interior and cargo space
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Ceria |
| Generation: | /Perodua Kancil/Kelisa |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0L R3 12V (56 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 56 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 56.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 88 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 989 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
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