What are your thoughts on the Perodua Myvi?

I am thinking of changing my Toyota Avensis for a smaller car. I have looked at a Perodua Myvi which seems a value-for-money car. Have you any information on this or can you recommend a comparable alternative?

Asked on 14 January 2012 by JR, Moulton, Northants

Answered by Honest John
Here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/perodua/myvi-2006/ . It's a Daihatsu Sirion assembled in Malaysia using a Toyota Yaris engine and gearbox.
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