Perodua is rolling out two new variants at its showrooms nationwide today, and they are the Alza S and Myvi Premium XS 1.3.
Let’s start with the Alza S, which will replace the entry-level Standard variant. The most obvious addition is the SE-style five-piece bodykit, which consists of front and rear bumper extensions, side skirts and a rear spoiler. To complete the SE image, the S gets clear lens tail lamps and front fog lamps – previously, it was red tail lamps and no fog lamps for the Standard.
Inside, the new variant comes with leather-wrapped steering with audio switches, an audio system with USB and Bluetooth connectivity and a meter panel with white illumination (orange on the old Standard). The usual exterior colours apply, but the Alza S gets an exclusive Metallic Electric Blue option.
All these added kit come without a price increase – the Alza S is priced at RM52,832 for the five-speed manual and RM55,832 for the four-speed auto. The figures are on-the-road with insurance, with metallic paint. Deduct RM500 for solid Ivory White paint.
Moving on, the Myvi Premium XS is based on the Premium X, the top 1.3 litre variant with the “less sporty” face and exterior (1.5 litre SE and Advance come with a different face – see both side-by-side here). P2 has added GearUp kits at the front, rear and sides, as well as the projector headlamps and LED guide lights of the SE.
The sportier look extends inside as well – the new Premium XS gets seats with a new dark fabric design, coupled with black door cards and trim for a fully dark lower half. The Premium X has a dark dashboard, but greyish brown seats and door cards.
Like the Premium X, the Premium XS is only available as 1.3 litre auto. It is priced at RM48,862 for solid paint and RM49,262 for metallic, OTR with insurance. Both the Alza S and Myvi Premium XS come with a five-year warranty, as per Perodua norms.
View our launch reports of the Alza facelift and Myvi facelift to check out the other variants available, with live pics of the cars, inside out.
Perodua Alza S
Perodua Myvi Premium XS
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