Perodua Kelisa technical specifications by Car Enthusiast

2003 Perodua Kelisa review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2003 Perodua Kelisa review
Let's get the obvious out of the way. The Perodua Kelisa has zero street credibility. No, make that negative. Its name sounds terrible in the English language, and very few people will have heard of it, never mind have the ability to pronounce it correctly (Per-odd-you-a). It looks like an ugly copy of the previous generation Nissan Micra with skinny pressed steel wheels. Now that's out of the way, forget all your preconceptions and take the Kelisa for a test drive.

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Performance, emissions & economy
Top speed (mph): 88
0-60 mph (seconds): 14.8

Urban mpg: 44.1
Extra urban mpg: 64.2
Combined mpg: 55.4
CO₂ (g/km): 121

Dimensions & weights
Length (mm): 3480
Height (mm): 1420
Width (mm): 1490
Wheelbase (mm): 2345
Front track (mm): 1310
Rear track (mm): 1280
Cargo volume (litres): 155
Kerb weight (kg): 760
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 40

Engine & transmission
Engine: Daihatsu water-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder mounted transversely in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 989
Compression ratio: 10.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 72.00 x 81.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts with variable valve timing.
Max. power (bhp): 54 at 5200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 65 at 3600 rpm

Transmission: All synchromesh 5-speed manual driving through the front wheels. Single dry plate clutch with diaphragm spring and mechaical actuation.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.417:1
2nd: 1.947:1
3rd: 1.250:1
4th: 0.865:1
5th: 0.707:1
Reverse: 3.143:1
Final drive: 3.938:1

Chassis & running gear
Front: MacPherson strut with coil spring.

Rear: Three-link suspension.

Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion.

Turning circle diameter (m): 8.60

Brakes: Front: discs. Rear: drums.

Wheels: 13-inch steel.

Tyres: 155/65 R13