It was reported last week that the all-new Perodua Alza, which is codenamed the D27A, is apparently set to get its market launch as soon as next month. The mid-year debut is very much confirmed from an internal circular that was sent out to dealers earlier this month.
While there was no mention of a specific introduction timeline, the document – which was sighted by this publication – informed dealers that they would need to prepare for the new MPV’s arrival by removing their old Alza test drive unit from the showroom and to feature only the new car, and that they could begin the clearing process from May 16. This indicates that a June introduction is very likely, with rumours so far stating a June 26 launch.
The circular also confirms the number of variants reported earlier, as well as the powertrain/drivetrain for the car – there will be three versions of the D27A, a base 1.5L X CVT (variant code BP5XZ), followed by a mid-spec 1.5L H CVT (BP5HZ) and a range-topping 1.5L AV CVT (BP5VZ).
The exterior colour palette for the vehicle has also been revealed. Buyers of the new Alza will have five choices to pick from, these being one solid and four metallic shades. The solid, Ivory White, as well as Glittering Silver and a new Elegant Black, are available for all three variants, while Garnet Red and Vintage Brown will only be available for the H and AV variants.
The circular has no mention of pricing, but as indicated in our previous post, the starting price is estimated to be RM69k for the X, so everything after the X will breach the RM70k mark – word out on the street is that the H will go for about RM74k and the AV, from around RM80k. If this is really the case, 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) price-wise, 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.
The Alza is expected to be built on the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform as the locally-assembled (CKD) Ativa as well as the latest Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia. It will be a larger vehicle than the one it replaces, and it obviously be an improvement over the ancient model it replaces in terms of materials, design and most importantly, safety technologies.
The 1.5L mention means the new D27A will only get one engine choice, and that should be the Avanza’s 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated Dual VVT-i four-cylinder mill, which offers 106 PS and 138 Nm in the way of output, paired with a D-CVT to drive the front wheels.
Not long to go before the new Alza breaks cover then, it would seem. For a more detailed breakdown of all we currently know and expect of the upcoming D27A, read our post here.
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is it confirmed the look will be like this? I saw somewhere online that the front look will be like Ativa. which for me, is a major turn off
Any MPV with a truck nose stuck on it is U G L Y.
The current ALZA shape is cool.
Here comes another king of the road with many new safety features. Meanwhile at P1 they’re still pushing out a revised Exora.
Proton surely wait for new Alza & Avanza pricing out and then hijack it with new Geli Jiaji Exora celup similar price later. Typical desperado tricks, so predictable. No surprise even if they sell it at loss hahaha!
Proton will say Jiaji is The best selling 7 seater SUV and ignore others presence.
Just like Exora 300 biji /month also a Top Selling “C segment” MPV.
Can’t blame proton when others are selling like crap
Ahem! You were saying something about P2 waiting for P1 pricing then hijack it with counter price later?
https://paultan.org/2020/10/27/proton-x50-suv-launched-rm79200-to-rm103300/
https://paultan.org/2021/03/03/2021-perodua-ativa-suv-launched-in-malaysia-x-h-av-specs-1-0l-turbo-cvt-from-rm61500/
What so proud when you get gold medal in a sport segment where there are only one competitor!
https://paultan.org/2022/05/26/proton-x50-x70-exora-top-their-respective-suv-and-mpv-segments-in-sales-year-to-date-april-2022/
Exora still undisputed king of MPV.
D-CVT is faster and better than Alza with 4 speed auto.
Gd market strategy for Perodua, they r moving faster than the Exora n BRV replacement.
So this revesed model will be used for coming 15 years before it will be revised again.
This generation model with revised model won’t last 15 years first generation Alza again. Will last like Mazda 3
Hopefully not like Toyota and Honda where they revise models every week like there is no end to the world
For the package that it offers, the estimated price is quite rational. Exciting for the launch
No 1.0 turbo….reliability solved!!
Both are very reliable and get 5 years/150,000km warranty.
Manufacturer Turbo is not like Ah Beng Bolt on Turbo,
Manufacturer Turbo is more common now to comply Green Emission Regulation, which is cleaner than N.A for the same output. Lower emission, Cleaner, Sustainable Engineering.
Not like Ah beng bolt on Turbo.
Of course good rv
Boring
When launch
Saye berasa kesal dgn perodua sebab warna biru tidak ada. Pihak AJK Geng Alza Biru dh tempah T-Shirt, sticker, dah senarai2 TT yg dinanti-nantikan utk Alzaian Biru.
#takkanAlzaBiruHilangDiDunia