Perodua Kelisa History
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History
Launched in 2001, the Kelisa (named for the arowana fish native to Malaysia) was built on the fifth-generation Daihatsu Mira (L700) platform and offered as a fresher, more modern alternative to the aging Kancil. Two engine options were available: an 847 cc and a 989 cc three-cylinder unit.
The Kelisa holds the distinction of being Perodua's first — and so far only — model exported to a right-hand-drive export market outside ASEAN, reaching the United Kingdom between 2003 and 2005 where it was sold as the budget city car with competitive pricing. A facelift in 2003 added minor styling tweaks and the Imago variant appeared in 2006.
Production ended in 2007 when the Perodua Viva superseded both the Kelisa and Kenari.
Body styles
- Hatchback
Notable special editions & performance variants
Kelisa Imago
A styling refresh variant introduced in 2006 with updated trim and colour options ahead of the model's discontinuation.
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