Perodua Kenari
{{Short description|Malaysian city car}}
{{Infobox automobile |sp=uk
| name = Perodua Kenari (L900)
| image = 2003 Perodua Kenari EZ Automatic 1.0 Front.jpg
| manufacturer = Perodua
| aka = Daihatsu Move (L900)
| production = 2000–2009
| assembly = Malaysia: Rawang, Selangor
| class = City car
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
| 5-speed manual
| 4-speed automatic
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2360|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3460|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|865|–|880|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The Perodua Kenari is a city car produced by Malaysian automotive company Perodua. The Kenari is based on the second generation Daihatsu Move kei car (minicar) with a 990 cc DOHC engine powering it. The name Kenari is a Malaysian name equivalent to the word canary, which translates to joy and freedom.
History
The Perodua Kenari was launched in 2000 with three variants: EX (Standard) (5-speed manual), GX (Deluxe) (5-speed manual) and EZ (4-speed automatic).{{Cite web|url=http://www.perodua.com.my/news_events.php?sub_page=2000&article=4|title=Perodua.com :: News & Events :: 2000|date=2005-12-26|access-date=2017-09-03|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051226233013/http://www.perodua.com.my/news_events.php?sub_page=2000&article=4|archivedate=2005-12-26}}
In April 2003, Perodua introduced the facelift model. Changes included new headlights, a new front grille and a 14" alloy wheel design that became standard throughout the 4-model range: GX, EZ, EZ Special (EZS) and GX Aero. The GX Aero was offered only with a manual transmission and was only available in Mistik Red. It had a body kit consisting of side skirts, a different spoiler and different styling for the rear lighting units. The interior of the GX Aero featured "cubic" printing on the centre dashboard console surfaces.{{Cite web|url=http://www.perodua.com.my/news_events.php?sub_page=2003&article=17|title=Perodua.com :: News & Events :: 2003|date=2006-12-12|access-date=2017-09-03|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061212062234/http://www.perodua.com.my/news_events.php?sub_page=2003&article=17|archivedate=2006-12-12}}{{Cite news|url=http://autoworld.com.my/news/2003/04/15/2003-Perodua-Kenari/|title=2003 Perodua Kenari - Autoworld.com.my|date=2003-04-15|work=Autoworld.com.my|access-date=2017-12-05|language=en-US}}
In September 2003, the company showed a hybrid version of the Perodua Kenari that didn't make it to production. The prototype used a 659 cc petrol engine which produced 30 kW/41 bhp of power and 57 Nm of torque, coupled to an electric motor that generated 18 kW/25 bhp of power and 100 Nm of torque.{{Cite news|url=http://autoworld.com.my/news/2003/09/04/Perodua-s-High-tech-Future/|title=Perodua's High-tech Future - Autoworld.com.my|date=2003-09-04|work=Autoworld.com.my|access-date=2017-12-05|language=en-US}}
In November 2006, the company introduced the Perodua Kenari RS.{{Cite web|url=http://www.perodua.com.my/news_events.php?sub_page=latest_updates&article=2006_13|title=Perodua :: News & Events :: latest_updates|date=2007-03-05|access-date=2017-09-03|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070305161618/http://www.perodua.com.my/news_events.php?sub_page=latest_updates&article=2006_13|archivedate=2007-03-05}}
Perodua ended production and sales of the Kenari in 2009 with no direct replacement model.
Variants
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= Malaysia =
Gallery
File:Perodua Kenari (first generation, basic) (front), Serdang.jpg|2000-2003 Pre-facelift (front)
File:Perodua Kenari (first generation, basic) (rear), Serdang.jpg|2000-2003 Pre-facelift (rear)
File:Perodua Kenari (first generation) (front), Serdang.jpg|2000-2003 Pre-facelift (front)
File:Perodua Kenari (first generation) (rear), Serdang.jpg|2000-2003 Pre-facelift (rear)
File:Perodua Kenari Aero Sport.jpg|Facelift, Aero/AeroSport (front)
File:Perodua Kenari Aerosport side.jpg|Facelift, Aero/AeroSport (side)
= Export =
Perodua exported the Kenari to the United Kingdom in two variants: GX and EZ.{{Cite web|url=http://www.perodua-uk.com/kenari.htm|title=Perodua UK Current Models|date=2003-04-12|access-date=2017-09-03|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030412172412/http://www.perodua-uk.com/kenari.htm|archivedate=2003-04-12}}
Powertrain
| class="wikitable" align="left" | |
| align="center" colspan="2" | Manufacturer's claims | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 989 cc EJ-DE |
| Format | DOHC 12V I3 |
| Total displacement (cc) | 989 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm x mm) | 72.0 x 81.0 |
| Maximum Output [hp(kW)/rpm] | 54 (40.3) / 5,200 |
| Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) | 88 / 3,200 |
| Maximum Speed (km/h) | 155 km/h |
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec) | 12.5 |
| Fuel efficiency | 4.8l / 100km (highway: 80km/H constant) |
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Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year |
| 2000
|7,838 |
| 2001
|9,915 |
| 2002
|14,327 |
| 2003
|19,470 |
| 2004
|25,443 |
| 2005
|20,354 |
| 2006
|11,886 |
| 2007
|5,824 |
| 2008
|3,698 |
| 2009
|2,060 |
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References
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101113045611/http://www.perodua.co.uk/kenari.htm Perodua Fan Site]
- [http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=25267 Kenari specifications]
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