With anticipation building up for the launch of the all-new Perodua Alza (codenamed D27A), dealers are looking to get a head start by accepting bookings for the redesigned MPV well before an official announcement from Perodua.
A recent post in a Facebook group focusing on the 2022 Alza claims a launch will take place as soon as next month and the MPV will be priced from RM69k. Of course, it also invites customers to place a booking to get in line for a refundable fee of RM100.
A June launch is plausible seeing how it was previously reported that production of the current Alza (codenamed D46T) ended in April this year after being extended to make up for production delays caused by flash floods, lockdowns and other restrictions in the past – Perodua originally planned to stop production of the D46T in January.
When the production extension was announced, the carmaker revealed that it would begin making the D27A shortly after the D46T is discontinued, with Perodua president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad saying, “hopefully the transition between the old Alza and new Alza will be smooth.”
The post also states that there will be three variants of the new Alza available, starting with the base X and followed by the mid-spec H and range-topping AV. As mentioned earlier, the starting price is estimated to be RM69k, so expect everything after the X to breach the RM70k mark.
If true, the new Alza will be priced well above the model it replaces. For context, the outgoing Alza ranges between RM49,944 and RM60,525. Keep in mind that these are on-the-road prices without insurance and with the ongoing sales and service tax (SST) exemption of 100% factored in. Without the SST rebate, the Alza actually starts at RM51,490 and peaks at RM62,690.
Even so, a RM69k starting price places the Alza well ahead of the Ativa (starts from RM61,500) pricewise, and well within proximity of the Aruz. However, the larger of the two SUVs does feature a ladder-frame construction and rear-wheel drive layout compared to the Alza’s unibody and front-wheel drive.
On that mention, the Alza is expected to be built on the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) as the locally-assembled (CKD) Ativa as well as the latest Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu Xenia. It will be a larger vehicle than the one it replaces, although the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2,750 mm – longer than the Proton Exora (+20 mm) but shorter than the Mitsubishi Xpander (-25 mm).
The claimed asking price should be justified by all the improvements the new model brings over the outgoing on, not just when it comes to size, but also in terms of materials, design and most importantly, safety technologies. Perodua’s current line-up is pretty well equipped when it comes to passive and active safety kit, and the Alza won’t be left out in this regard.
As for what’s under the bonnet, we expect the latest Avanza’s 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated Dual VVT-i four-cylinder (106 PS and 138 Nm) to be the only powerplant available, paired with a D-CVT to drive the front wheels. A more detailed breakdown of all we currently know and expect of the upcoming Alza can be found, here.
So, the word from the dealers is a June launch, three variants and a starting price of RM69k. We would still wait for Perodua to officially confirm the start of order taking before placing down some actual money but if you want to get in the queue early, please be extremely careful.
As we’ve seen with the Ativa previously, there are scammers out there looking to take advantage of exuberant car buyers who just can’t wait to get their hands on a new model. As such, do your due diligence and make sure that you are dealing with Perodua’s authorised sales advisors and dealerships only.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
Come with D-CVT, more power than slow speed outgoing Alza
When compared –
1. Exora 1.6Turbo 0-100 13s+
https://youtu.be/ziSCQmTmW6c
2. Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0L CVT 0-100 12s
3. Vios 12.5s
4. DNGA Veloz 12.0-12.5s as per Indon review
DNGA D-CVT allowed this 1.5L Alza Veloz pickup ok, responsive for easy driving and cruising.
Exora CFE sprint 0-100km/hr only take 11.0s. Your sprint most probably for Exora CPS
No need to worry about OCH bocor also.
Solve sparepart problem first b4 launch new model, perodua! December flood victims are still waiting for their cars back!
LoL same price as Aruz.
Who wants to buy Aruz when this new MPV comes out?
Want to hear the official spin from perodua of what is the difference between the two.
Unless you make Aruz a proper 4WD like the Kembara or Nautica.
P2 model lineup are a mess. New Alza is competing for space with Aruz which is a Rush rebadge that is slightly tweaked from Avanza so Aruz and Alza are basically the same car but eating from the same plate! They are really panicking from the onslaught by P1 and desperately rebadging & pushing out whatever cars they can get. P2 should get their priorities right and focus on their strengths with small cars and leave the big car market which are bleeding them.
They should rebadge Daihatsu THOR instead.
The current Alza is superior in almost every way to the Aruz except the airbag count.
The Aruz suspension is so harsh that you feel like ragdolls riding inside, always bouncing around. The height is taller than Alza, but the headroom is cramped, because the floor is so high due to the ladder frame.
The new D27A like the Aruz is mainly designed to survive third world pothole ridden roads and also dirt roads. Unlike Alza which was originally designed for smooth japanese roads. How comfortable would the new D27A be? Will it be harsh like the Aruz?
Different function.
Toyota Rush Aruz is a essential RWD with solid ladder Frame strengthened bottom, so you don’t need add bar.
1. Adding Performance Mod to it you can get gymkhana Fun, explore more along the journey.
2. It also can mod with offroad tyre for a good recreational Getaway.
Having it @ only 1.3 tonne, shorter wheelbase, It can be a better RWD offroad mod car, easier offroad than heavier RWD pickup truck. This is how Suzuki Jimny 1.5L tapau bigger SUV, with offroad tyre.
Eat tortilla also can crazy high like that ah?
Aruz appeal to East Malaysia?
The D27A suspension is also high enough to go through roads where thr Aruz can go.
So what is the point of the 2WD Aruz when the D27A is launched?
Aruz does not have 4WD like Kembara or Nautica
Take the rumored starting price with a pinch of salt, most likely will be priced higher than Aruz, so no direct competition
Another blockbuster launching from Perodua.
Myvi,Axia,Ativa have been enjoying blockbuster sales..like it or not.
The only vehicle not faring too well is the Aruz.
Putting the chip shortage as going into 2023-24,lets see as the competition heats up.
Dear perodua. You sell so much but what use when current cars tersadai banyak kat ko punya workshop waiting for spareparts? Then we have your salesman telling owners tak suka tunggu can service at Ah beng or Faisal mechanic outside.
Let me ask you if this is your official stance and if our warranty is still valid if we send for service at Ah beng or Faisal mechanic outside or will you immediately void our warranties?
We see proton action to improve their service but what about your own? Stop being bodoh sombong thinking you will always remain top seller.
Dont just focus on selling cars but neglect to service current owners. Dont take advantage of us just cause we are financially forced to buy your cars, if we have a choice you would be dead last with such crap service culture.
Can tapao Exora..the sunset MPV that just make up the Protong product range.
Now it seems P1 is banging on X50,X70 sales.
It refuse to launch new replacement models for the Exora,Saga and persona,citing small market which do not justify billions in new R n D .
Which is most important. Spare parts & services or launching new model? Resolve their critical issues first!
This is really nice.
This will have another sparepart problem.
Enough lah… there is no need to keep repeating your so call spare part problem everywhere.
Proton publicly acknowlege that they have sparepart problems also, but the order for the x50 is still damn long.
just understand, the choice below RM100k MPV / SUV is extremely limited.
The flood is unfortunate as it hit alot of people at the wrong time (chip shortage etc), otherwise, I hardly hear about Perodua parts problem as their model hardly change.
Proton make public because they want to be transparent to customers. Perodua, fucuk them still refuse to replace my Bezza fuel pump under warranty. Come to our Bezza FB group, plenty of complaints about parts shortages where regular servicing are also affected, not just Bezza but Axia, Myvi, Ativa too. Fucuk them!
Excerpt comment:
Mangsa banjir,as much as I pity you for the disaster,you should have sent to Ah beng or Faisal mechanic outside.They can do faster.
Perodua has so many protocols to follow…all the red tape is torturing.
Above is the comment from our resident perodua salesman. You see what owners stop caring to complain because it all falls on deaf ears typical of how perodua treats their customers.
You hardly hear or you pretend not to hear is it? Last year perodua had to revise down sales target 4(FOUR!) times because they have parts problem but unlike proton they are opaque about their issues. Be real lar!
Because of technologies and new platform but kudos to P2!!
New tech and new platform but still sleeping in service centers due to want of replacement parts.
The Toyota Veloz LHD is better value than Corolla Cross LHD here @ philipine. Is Malaysian getting the TYT Veloz too?
It’s just like iPad Air M1 with iPad OS, more productive, faster gaming gthan the more expensive vanilla lite iOS iPhone 14 pro A15.
Same price like Aruz AEB 6airbags, but better.
1. DNGA
2. Larger space, Lounge Flat Bed.
3. ACC Active Cruise, auto follow front car drive
4. 1st and 2nd row arm rest
5. D-CVT 110km/h 2k rpm, quieter, up to 25km/L.
6. Responsive and adequate traffic flow pickup.
7. No OCH bocor.
8. No crazy jerking gearbox.
9. Signal stalk on right hand side.
10. Tak payah fikir2 pening kepala. Beli jer Perodua.
Mangsa Banjir Shah Alam on Apr 05, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Perodua, pls focus on my car first, sent in December last year and until now still not been repaired. So sad, schools are open now and need it urgently to send/fetch kids.
This new alza got cruise control? Didnt think so
wondering why there are no spyshot from Perodua for upcoming model compare to Proton/others.
They test at their own internal Perodua’s test track in Rawang
I am live in rawang lol
They don’t have to test throughly as the car already developed and tested in Indonesia. No need to convert from LHD to RHD just change grill and bumper designs.
P2 rebadge dulu, rebadge kini, rebadge selamanya, rebadge sampai akhirat. P2 celup king!
Quality Japanese Product CKD by more local Talents, local supply chain, local product.
#supportlokal.
CKD is not local product bai. If you want #Supportlokal buy Proton Exora.
Perodua Alza D27A
The more the pre order book, the more the price will be
The booking is not like rate of interest.
Booking need to translate for loan approval, then ownership satisfaction.
Welcome a New Perodua Alza Cross.
wow… 20k increase.
Now, its a Alza Cross,
But rm20k, dulu mana ada rm49k?
Dulu full spec rm65k 2 airbags.
ride & handling like sampan or not..?
Maybe like cruise ship this time?
Still no sliding door?
Agreed. They should rebadge Daihatsu THOR instead. That market segment is still empty right now.
With the price increase, perhaps Perodua can still satisfy buyers who need a 7 seater for around 50k by introducing a Sigra like car in the future.
My booking for Bezza since the last 8 months still in the air, I assumed. No news from Perodua to clear the air of uncertainties