Perodua Rusa

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Perodua Rusa
Perodua Rusa (first generation, first facelift) (front), Kajang.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Perodua
Production1996–2007
Body and chassis
Class Microvan
Body style 5-door van
Platform Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Daihatsu Zebra (S90)
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Length3,880 mm (152.8 in)
Width1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Curb weight 935–1,145 kg (2,061–2,524 lb)

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.

Contents

History

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

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.

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.

Specifications

Data [3] CXEXGX
Overall Length/Width/Height (mm)3880/1560/1845
Wheelbase (mm)2080
TrackFront (mm)1340
Rear (mm)1330
Minimum Road Clearance (mm)170
Kerb Weight (kg)93511401145
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1600
Seating Capacity257
Min. Turning Radius (m)4.2
Engine TypeHD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder,
4-cycle, 16-valve, SOHC
Total displacement12961590
Bore X stroke76 x 71.476 x 87.6
Max. Output (EEC)73 PS (54 kW) at 6000 rpm82 PS (60 kW) at 5600 rpm
Max. torque (EEC)92 N⋅m (68 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm
Compression ratio9.5 : 1
ClutchDry single plate with diaphragm
Transmission5 M/T
Transmission Gear Ratio1st: 4.059, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.376, 4th: 1.000. 5th: 0.838, Rev.: 4.12
Final reduction gear ratio4.8754.222
Steering typeRack-and-pinion Hydraulic power steering
Main brakesFrontSolid discs
RearDrums, leading-trailing
Brake Booster Size (inch)8
SuspensionFrontMacPherson Strut with double-acting telescopic shock absorbers
RearRigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring and double-acting telescopic shock absorbers
Tyres175/70R13185/70R14
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre)47
Running PerformanceMax. Speed (km/h/j)133143
0-400 (sec)24.122
Fuel Consumption90 km/h Constant12.713.2
Speed with 5th gear

Sales

YearMalaysia [4] [lower-roman 1]
20002,341
20012,262
20022,296
20032,603
20041,342
20051,115
2006416
2007344
200862
  1. Figures based on registration

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