The company started operations in 1994 and the ever so popular Perodua Kancil was introduced to the Malaysian market in August the same year. To date, the following vehicles have rolled out of the Perodua plant:
• The Perodua Rusa - March 1996
• The Perodua Kembara - August 1998
• The Perodua Kenari - June 2000
• The Perodua Kelisa - August 2001
• The Perodua Myvi - May 2005
• The Perodua Viva - May 2007
• The Perodua Nautica 4WD - May 2008
• The Perodua Alza – November 2009
As of 30 September 2010, Perodua has sold some 1.85 million units of vehicles of various models.
Perodua headquarters is located on an 138-hectare site in Sungai Choh, Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan. It houses among others Perodua corporate building, R&D testing laboratories and styling studio, vehicle test track, manufacturing plant, engine plant, pre-delivery inspection area, vehicle distribution stockyard and parts warehouse.
Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn Bhd (PCSB) was established in the final quarter of 2001. Besides Perodua, the two other joint venture partners of PCSB are Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. and Mitsui & Co. Ltd both of Japan. The manufacturing operations of the Perodua Group are being managed by PCSB.
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