Top 7 Choices When Malaysians Buy Their First Car

1) Perodua Axia

Perodua Axia is the most affordable car you can buy in Malaysia. Prices start from only RM25,000 for the most affordable variant, the Standard E variant, and peaks at RM 42,000 for the top variant, Advance variant. That’s less than the price of some decent motorcycles. The Axia comes with a little puny 1.0L engine, which produces 66 bhp @ 6000 RPM and 90 Nm of torque @ 3600 RPM.

2) Perodua Myvi

The Perodua Myvi has been the best-selling model in the national car brand segment ever since its launch back in year 2005. It has sold more than 800,000 units to date, and Perodua plans to break the 1 million mark by next year. It is popular as a first car for young adults, and remains so even when compared to other competitors. The Perodua Myvi recently received a facelift along with other models in the Perodua stable. The prices start at RM41,000 for the base G variant and goes up to RM58,000 for the Advance variant.

3) Proton Iriz 

The Iriz is an all new model developed from scratch by Proton, our ever beloved national car maker. After years of seeing Perodua dominating the local car segment, the Iriz is a worthy entry by Proton into the battle. It goes up against the Perodua Myvi with the same group of people in mind. If you’re looking for an affordable hatchback as a first car but don’t want a Myvi, this may be the car for you. The Proton Iriz goes for RM41,000 for the base variant and RM62,000 for the top-of-the-range variant.

4) Proton Preve

The Preve is Proton’s offering in the C segment category. It goes up against cars such as Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis, Kia Cerato to name a few. Prices for the Preve start from RM 57,000 and goes up to RM 72,000 for the top of the range variant. Despite the Preve being in the C segment, it has a reasonable price tag for the average Malaysian family. For the first time car buyer, it’s a good enough car if your priority is space, or if you need a C segment car.

5) Honda Jazz

We can’t forget about our Japanese favourites in any list. The Honda Jazz is the most affordable Honda model in the local market, which makes it perfect for the first time buyer. Equipped with a 1.5L iVTEC engine, the car delivers excellent fuel efficiency with reasonable power for a comfortable ride. Prices are slightly above your local brands; the base model costs RM70,000 while the top of the line variant will set you back by RM84,000.

6) Nissan Almera

The Nissan Almera is a B segment car which shares the same market as Honda City and Toyota Vios. If you have the budget, or if you have the support of warm, loving parents, it could be a comfortable car for you. Prices begin from RM65,000 for the base E variant, and reaches up to RM78,000 for the top variant, the Almera VL. A winning point to consider for the first time car buyer would be the huge interior space, one of the largest in its class.

7) Kia Picanto

 The Kia Picanto doesn’t immediately come to mind when deciding on a first car, but we think it deserves a spot on this list. It does stand out from your usual crowd of cars with its funky look and styling. What’s more, it is affordable. Prices start from RM53,000 for the base variant, while the top of the range variant is selling for RM58,000.

Source: https://www.carsome.my/news/item/Top-7-Choices-When-Malaysians-Buy-Their-First-Car