# 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. 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

| Data | Data | CX | EX | GX |
| Overall Length/Width/Height (mm) | Overall Length/Width/Height (mm) | 3880/1560/1845 | 3880/1560/1845 | 3880/1560/1845 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) | 2080 | 2080 | 2080 |
| Track | Front (mm) | 1340 | 1340 | 1340 |
| Track | Rear (mm) | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 |
| Minimum Road Clearance (mm) | Minimum Road Clearance (mm) | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | Kerb Weight (kg) | 935 | 1140 | 1145 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 |
| Seating Capacity | Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Min. Turning Radius (m) | Min. Turning Radius (m) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Engine Type | Engine Type | HD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, | HD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, | HD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, |
| 4-cycle, 16V, SOHC |||
| Total displacement | Total displacement | 1296 | 1296 | 1590 |
| Bore X stroke | Bore X stroke | 76 x 71.4 | 76 x 71.4 | 76 x 87.6 |
| Max. Output (EEC) | Max. Output (EEC) | 73 PS (54 kW) at 6000 rpm | 73 PS (54 kW) at 6000 rpm | 82 PS (60 kW) at 5600 rpm |
| Max. torque (EEC) | Max. torque (EEC) | 92 N⋅m (68 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm | 92 N⋅m (68 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm | 115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm |
| Compression ratio | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | 9.5 : 1 | 9.5 : 1 |
| Clutch | Clutch | Dry single plate with diaphragm | Dry single plate with diaphragm | Dry single plate with diaphragm |
| Transmission | Transmission | 5 M/T | 5 M/T | 5 M/T |
| Transmission Gear Ratio | Transmission Gear Ratio | 1st: 4.059, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.376, 4th: 1.000. 5th: 0.838, Rev.: 4.12 | 1st: 4.059, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.376, 4th: 1.000. 5th: 0.838, Rev.: 4.12 | 1st: 4.059, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.376, 4th: 1.000. 5th: 0.838, Rev.: 4.12 |
| Final reduction gear ratio | Final reduction gear ratio | 4.875 | 4.875 | 4.222 |
| Steering type | Steering type | Rack-and-pinion Hydraulic power steering | Rack-and-pinion Hydraulic power steering | Rack-and-pinion Hydraulic power steering |
| Main brakes | Front | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Main brakes | Rear | Leading-Trailing Drum | Leading-Trailing Drum | Leading-Trailing Drum |
| Brake Booster Size (inch) | Brake Booster Size (inch) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension | Rear | Leaf Spring | Leaf Spring | Leaf Spring |
| Tyres | Tyres | 175/70R13 | 175/70R13 | 185/70R14 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litre) | Fuel Tank Capacity (litre) | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Running Performance | Max. Speed (km/h/j) | 133 | 133 | 143 |
| Running Performance | 0-400 (sec) | 24.1 | 24.1 | 22.0 |
| Fuel Consumption | 90 km/h Constant | 12.7 | 12.7 | 13.2 |
| Fuel Consumption | Speed with 5th gear | 12.7 | 12.7 | 13.2 |

## Gallery

* Front-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
* Rear-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
* Front-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa EX (1.3), in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
* Rear-side shot of a first generation Perodua Rusa EX (1.3), in Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
* Front-side shot of a first generation, second facelift Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
* Rear-side shot of a first generation, second facelift Perodua Rusa (commercial variant), in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

## Sales

| Year | Malaysia |
| 2000 | 2,341 |
| 2001 | 2,262 |
| 2002 | 2,296 |
| 2003 | 2,603 |
| 2004 | 1,342 |
| 2005 | 1,115 |
| 2006 | 416 |
| 2007 | 344 |
| 2008 | 62 |
* ↑ Figures based on registration