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. The original model received a 1.3-litre engine, complemented by a 1.6-litre model in May 1997.
Etymology The vehicle's name "Rusa" is the Malay translation of "Deer". Later replaced by the Perodua logo, the van's original logo was a galloping deer.
History Perodua Rusa received almost 3,000 bookings on its launch day. At launch, Rusa was priced between RM 34,000 for the standard model and RM 39,200 for the deluxe models.
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.
Specifications DataCXEXGXOverall Length/Width/Height (mm)3880/1560/1845Wheelbase (mm)2080Track Front (mm)1340Rear (mm)1330Minimum Road Clearance (mm)170Kerb Weight (kg)93511401145Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)1600Seating Capacity257Min. Turning Radius (m)4.2Engine TypeHD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder,4-cycle, 16V, SOHCTotal displacement12961590Bore X stroke76 x 71.476 x 87.6Max. Output (EEC) at 6000 rpm at 5600 rpmMax. torque (EEC) at 3200 rpm at 3200 rpmCompression ratio9.5 : 1ClutchDry single plate with diaphragm Transmission5 M/TTransmission Gear Ratio1st: 4.059, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.376, 4th: 1.000. 5th: 0.838, Rev.: 4.12Final reduction gear ratio4.8754.222Steering typeRack-and-pinion Hydraulic power steeringMain brakesFrontDiscRearLeading-Trailing DrumBrake Booster Size (inch)8SuspensionFrontMacPherson Strut RearLeaf SpringTyres175/70R13185/70R14Fuel Tank Capacity (litre)47Running PerformanceMax. Speed (km/h/j)1331430-400 (sec)24.122.0Fuel Consumption90 km/h Constant12.713.2Speed with 5th gear
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Sales +YearMalaysia20002,34120012,26220022,29620032,60320041,34220051,11520064162007344200862
References
External links Perodua Malaysia Perodua Rusa at perodua.co.uk Perodua Rusa Blog