Perodua
Established in 1993, Perodua is Malaysia's largest car manufacturer, known for its compact and affordable vehicles. The brand launched its first car, the Perodua Kancil, in August 1994, marking the beginning of its commitment to providing complete mobility to Malaysians. (perodua.com.my) Over the years, Perodua has expanded its model range, producing cars tailored to the diverse needs of urban drivers. This page brings together the models, variants, and years available in the ScanRacer library, serving as an entry point to explore detailed pages, compare generations, and discover photos shared by the community.
Perodua overview
Perodua introduction
Established in 1993, Perodua is Malaysia's largest car manufacturer, known for its compact and affordable vehicles. The brand launched its first car, the Perodua Kancil, in August 1994, marking the beginning of its commitment to providing complete mobility to Malaysians. (perodua.com.my) Over the years, Perodua has expanded its model range, producing cars tailored to the diverse needs of urban drivers. This page brings together the models, variants, and years available in the ScanRacer library, serving as an entry point to explore detailed pages, compare generations, and discover photos shared by the community.
Brand history
Perodua, short for Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd., was established in 1993 with the aim of providing complete mobility to Malaysians through practical and high-value products and services. (perodua.com.my) The company's first car, the Perodua Kancil, was launched in August 1994. Initially, Perodua focused on producing minicars and superminis, not directly competing with Proton in the same market segments. However, over time, Perodua's market segments began to overlap with Proton's, especially in the super-compact segment, where the Perodua Myvi competed with models like the Proton Savvy and Proton Iriz. (en.wikipedia.org) Perodua does not design or engineer its main components, such as engines and transmissions, in-house; its cars have historically used Daihatsu component designs. Daihatsu held a 20% stake in Perodua at the company's launch, increasing it to 25% in 2001 and then to 35%. In 2004, Perodua began assembling the Toyota Avanza at its Rawang plant for sale in Malaysia. (en.wikipedia.org) Today, Perodua is Malaysia's largest car manufacturer, employing approximately 11,500 people and supporting a vast network of suppliers, dealers, and business partners. (perodua.com.my)
Positioning
Perodua positions itself as Malaysia's leading affordable car manufacturer, offering compact vehicles tailored to the needs of urban drivers. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and services, supported by an extensive sales and service network for the convenience of its customers. (perodua.com.my) With the introduction of models like the Perodua Myvi, the brand has strengthened its position in the super-compact segment, meeting Malaysian consumers' expectations for economical and reliable vehicles. (en.wikipedia.org) In 2025, Perodua took a significant step by launching the QV-E, its first fully electric vehicle, marking its commitment to the future of sustainable mobility in Malaysia. (en.wikipedia.org)
Photo recognition
Perodua has been recognized for its excellence in products and services, receiving awards such as the People's Choice, Automotive Category (Bronze) at the Putra Brands Awards in 2010, People's Choice, Automotive Category (Silver) in 2012, 2015, and 2016, and People's Choice, Automotive Category (Gold) in 2017 and 2018. (en.wikipedia.org) These accolades reflect customer satisfaction and Perodua's position as a trusted automotive brand in Malaysia.
Important models
Key models from Perodua include the Kancil, launched in 1994, which marked the beginning of minicar production in Malaysia, and the Myvi, introduced in 2005, which became Malaysia's best-selling model for 14 consecutive years. (en.wikipedia.org) These models have played a pivotal role in Perodua's success in the Malaysian market.
References
- Perodua Official WebsitePerodua
- https://www.perodua.com.my/perodua.com.my
- https://www.perodua.com.my/index.phpperodua.com.my
- https://www.perodua.com.my/corporate-overviewperodua.com.my
- https://www.carmodelslist.com/perodua/carmodelslist.com
- https://carspector.com/marque/perodua/info/carspector.com