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Perodua Rusa

The Perodua Rusa is a cab over microvan manufactured by the Malaysian automaker Perodua between 1996 and 2007, and based on the Daihatsu Zebra. Launched on March 6, 1996, the Rusa is the first van model to be produced by a Malaysian automotive company.[1] The original model received a 1.3-litre engine,[1] complemented by a 1.6-litre model in May 1997.

Perodua Rusa
Overview
ManufacturerPerodua
Production1996–2007
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body style5-door van
PlatformFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedDaihatsu Zebra (S90)
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Length3,880 mm (152.8 in)
Width1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Curb weight935–1,145 kg (2,061–2,524 lb)

Etymology

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The vehicle's name "Rusa" is the Malay translation of "Deer".[2] Later replaced by the Perodua logo, the van's original logo was a galloping deer.

History

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Perodua Rusa received almost 3,000 bookings on its launch day.[1] At launch, Rusa was priced between RM 34,000 for the standard model and RM 39,200 for the deluxe models.[1]

Models

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Three variations of the Rusa vans were offered: The CX (1.3-litre, two-seat version), the EX (1.3 litre, five-seat version) and the GX (1.6-litre, seven-seat version). The CX is primarily intended to serve as a cargo vehicle, while the EX and GX are intended for private use. The van is also used by Malaysian police and fire fighting forces. The engines were both of Daihatsu origins, from that company's H engine family.

Specifications

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Data[3] CX EX GX
Overall Length/Width/Height (mm) 3880/1560/1845
Wheelbase (mm) 2080
Track Front (mm) 1340
Rear (mm) 1330
Minimum Road Clearance (mm) 170
Kerb Weight (kg) 935 1140 1145
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1600
Seating Capacity 2 5 7
Min. Turning Radius (m) 4.2
Engine Type HD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder,
4-cycle, 16-valve, SOHC
Total displacement 1296 1590
Bore X stroke 76 x 71.4 76 x 87.6
Max. Output (EEC) 73 PS (54 kW) at 6000 rpm 82 PS (60 kW) at 5600 rpm
Max. torque (EEC) 92 N⋅m (68 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm 115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Clutch Dry single plate with diaphragm
Transmission 5 M/T
Transmission Gear Ratio 1st: 4.059, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.376, 4th: 1.000. 5th: 0.838, Rev.: 4.12
Final reduction gear ratio 4.875 4.222
Steering type Rack-and-pinion Hydraulic power steering
Main brakes Front Solid discs
Rear Drums, leading-trailing
Brake Booster Size (inch) 8
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut with double-acting telescopic shock absorbers
Rear Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring and double-acting telescopic shock absorbers
Tyres 175/70R13 185/70R14
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre) 47
Running Performance Max. Speed (km/h/j) 133 143
0-400 (sec) 24.1 22
Fuel Consumption 90 km/h Constant 12.7 13.2
Speed with 5th gear
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    Front-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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    Rear-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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    Front-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa EX (1.3), in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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    Rear-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa EX (1.3), in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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    Front-side shot of a first generation, second facelift Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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    Rear-side shot of a first generation, second facelift Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Sales

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Year Malaysia[4][i]
2000 2,341
2001 2,262
2002 2,296
2003 2,603
2004 1,342
2005 1,115
2006 416
2007 344
2008 62
  1. ^ Figures based on registration

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Help trim trade deficit, national car firm". The Straits Times. 8 March 1996. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Will Rusa be susah for UMW?". Business Times (Singapore). 6 January 1996. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Rusa: Specification". Perodua: Our Cars. Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. Archived from the original on 2003-11-25.
  4. ^ "Car Popularity". data.gov.my.
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