Thanks to the global buying trend that is favouring SUVs, demand for MPVs is reducing, and it appears Malaysia and the region is in line with the general consensus. In response to a question, the national carmaker will not be dropping the Alza from its line-up, and instead will continue to sell the venerable seven-seater alongside its recent entrant, the Aruz, said managing director of Perodua Sales Datuk Zahari Husin.
There is very little cannibalisation of sales between the Aruz and the Alza, said Zahari, as MPV buyers in the market are still buying the Alza and likewise, those shopping for SUVs in this segment are still plumping for the Aruz. Despite already being on its second facelift, the Alza still commands strong demand with a waiting list of between one to two months long, he said.
The Perodua Alza starts from RM51k for the base 1.5 S five-speed manual, through to the top 1.5 Advance variant with four-speed automatic transmission at RM63k. Power continues to come from the 1.5 litre 3SZ-VE petrol engine with DVVT, which drives the front axle.
Meanwhile, the newer Perodua Aruz starts from RM73k for the base X variant, and up to RM78k for the top-spec AV. The SUV uses the 2NR-VE 1.5 litre petrol with 101 hp and 133 Nm of torque; four-speed automatic is standard, driving the rear wheels.
On the safety front, as standard the Alza gets ABD with electonic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist, with dual airbags and middle-row Isofix child seat anchors.
The Aruz as standard gets Vehicle Stability Control, hill start assist and hill descent control with Isofix child seat anchors for the outer second-row seats, and the AV adds a dash cam, Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 2.0, pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, front departure alert and pedal misoperation control.
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Adoi Datuk, one article talk about safety. Now talk about keep on selling Alza.
That tells us never to trust whatever statement coming out of Perodua. This extends to their cars as well. Their safety features are a suspect when they send a non-existent variant car for NCAP testing.
Forked-tongue Japs have taught their local minions well. Unfortunately the lies are too bare-faced.
This is an extremely bad news for Proton as their Exora is already outdated and game over. With the game changing Alza still on sale, we can expect game over Exora sales to keep dropping until masuk longkang. Let this be a lesson for Proton to realize that their Exora needs a game changing update, not game over countless facelift.
With the unexpected poor reception and sales of Aruz, P2 will definitely need to keep Alza.
I dare to say that the upcoming Alza replacement will do better (sales) than the Aruz.
Trust me,
This Alza is as powerful and responsive as Vios Dugong
I most of the time got tailgated :(
Just that Alza is outdated design n not safe without vsc…. We want technology and good looking designs like coming X50…. P2 Better come out with new replacement model to fight P1 new model X50 n new Mpv!!!! Interm of looks, technology, chassis and handling perodua no way near P1 new models. Soon, sales will drop if P2 still keep witnlh old tech 4 speed auto n WITHOUT Vsc as standard. Remember Nokia handphone, no improvement and cannot provide what markets buyer wanted, Whipped out directly by android.
Perodua should come out with Alza replacement, since Proton X50 n new mpv is coming soon… The new proton model will kill Perodua sooner or later with bunch of technology and better interior designs!!!! Perodua need to work harder on interiors design, materials selection and better sound system… If not, soon Proton sales will over take perodua with X50….
Perodua please work together with Nissan leather seat provider or replace existing leather seat provider. The current perodua leather is too hard and not comfortable…
Pssst….its not leather….calling what material they used as leather is an insult to premium car.
Alza is the rakyat default mpv..
Which rakyat is that? Rakyat of Timbuktu?
Perodua is the best quality car in Malaysia. This is certainly fake news!
Price is more of a factor when considering the Aruz and Alza, also preference of needs. Maybe add more safety kit on the on going Alza would be better as it’s out dated and can keep up with current trend.
New model… Alza is too old…
People don’t care, as long their financial can afford Alza or Aruz. Aruz really same with Rush by Toyota. Young generation will choose Aruz
People don’t care, as long their financial can afford Alza or Aruz. Aruz really same with Rush by Toyota. Young generation will choose Aruz
Alza keep soldiering on, the last of the REAL japanese rebadge cars sold in malaysia. All other perodua products cant even be sold in Japan because it wont pass JNCAP test. The only perodua product today that I considered buying.