2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

Finally, the 2022 Perodua Alza has been officially launched in Malaysia. The drapes were pulled back by prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob this morning at the KL Convention Centre. The launch was also attended by Daihatsu president Soichiro Okudaira. Three variants of the seven-seater MPV are offered – X, H and AV – and all are powered by the Myvi facelift‘s 1.5L Dual VVT-i engine and D-CVT automatic gearbox.

First things first, the price. The new Alza starts from RM62,500 for the X, rising up to RM68,000 for the mid-spec H. The range-topping AV is yours for RM75,500, on-the-road without insurance, with sales tax. These final prices are slightly higher than the SST-exempted tentative figures released earlier, which were RM62,000, RM68,000 and RM75,000.

Of course, these prices are higher than those of the old Alza, which was from RM52,661 to RM60,525, if you discount the sub-RM50k manual version. But as you’ll see, the D27A Alza is a big upgrade from its JDM-based predecessor in every department. By the way, P2 sold almost 400,000 units of the original Alza since its launch in November 2009. That’s 13 years and two facelifts (2014 and 2018) ago!

Non-identical twins

As you would have heard by now, the Alza has been merged with the new Toyota Avanza/Veloz and Daihatsu Xenia, which are top-sellers in Indonesia. This makes sense for all parties concerned – bigger volume of shared parts, lowered costs, more parties to share development costs with – and let’s not forget that Perodua, Astra Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia and Daihatsu in Japan are all under the same giant T-branded umbrella. This move means that the Avanza/Xenia is now a monocoque front-wheel drive MPV.

This is just a rebadge then? Not exactly, because that implies that P2 took someone else’s product and slapped its badge and bumper on it. Like the Perodua Ativa, Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize project, the D27A is a joint development project that started back in April 2018, and P2/Malaysia had plenty of influence in the outcome, more so than in the Ativa project as this is an ASEAN car.

The Alza being part of an ASEAN project is a good thing, as the final result is a car that’s specifically tailored to our needs, down to the tiniest detail. Car guys like JDM, but generally, the preferences of car users in our part of Asia differ greatly from Japanese design and requirements.

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

On to the design differences between the Alza and the Veloz, which by the way, is the more premium version of the Avanza. As you’d expect, the Alza’s front grille and bumper is completely unique, giving it a distinct face. The rear bumpers and wheels are also different, and so are the headlamps and rear lights (no full-width LED bar here). The Alza’s lights are more similar in style to the Avanza/Xenia, but only the Veloz will be sold in Malaysia so there’s a fair bit of differentiation.

The biggest difference that’s immediately apparent is ground clearance. We’re not talking about 10-15 mm here, but a whopping 45 mm. Perodua wanted to make the Alza car-like and low (they already have the high-riding Aruz), and its ground clearance is 160 mm (150 mm for the base X), just like a Myvi. The Veloz’s GC is 205 mm, which is typical of Indonesian Low MPVs (Mitsubishi Xpander and Honda BR-V are in the ballpark).

The visual difference is major, and even if you forget the Veloz, the Alza on its own is low and rather sporty. Easy access for children and the elderly is one benefit of the low step. A lower centre of gravity is of course good for dynamics – Perodua has also gone for a sportier/firmer suspension setup compared to the Indonesian-spec.

Size and volume

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

The new Alza is the second ‘new generation model’ underpinned by the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform and produced under the Perodua Smart Build concept, after the Ativa. We’ve already detailed the DNGA platform, and you can read more about it here.

The second-generation Alza is 4,425 mm long and 1,730 mm wide, which means that its footprint is 205 mm longer and 35 mm wider than the original MPV, even if the 2,750 mm wheelbase is unchanged. As mentioned, this is a relatively low-slung MPV compared to the modern rivals – the 1,670 mm height (1,660 mm for X with 15-inch rims, H and AV ride on two-tone 16s) may be 50 mm more than before, but the D27A is still 60 mm lower than a Mitsubishi Xpander.

Much of the reduced height is from the Alza’s car-like ground clearance, which is just 160 mm (150 mm for X, old Alza 155 mm). When the Toyota Veloz debuts in Malaysia, we’ll get to see the same body suspended 45 mm higher – much like low-rider and high-rider pick-up trucks. Prefer a tall ride? Perodua’s own Aruz is a seven-seater that rides 220 mm above the ground.

As you’d expect, the larger body yields more interior room for both humans and cargo. Perodua says that the interior length with the second row seats pushed furthest back is 2,765 mm, which is a significant 115 mm more than before. The 35 mm extra width of the body fully translates to interior width, too.

The rear door opening is 240 mm, 90 mm wider than before, and the one-touch tumble fold middle row seats provide easy access to the third row – one motion is all you need.

The old Alza was barely there as a three-row MPV and had only 83 litres of boot space with all seats erect. Now, it’s 137 litres (+54L). With the third row bench folded (50:50), cargo space is now 498 litres, a 150L improvement. Those using this as a two-row car for most of the time (P2 says that 40% of Alza owners do this) will have a huge boot for trips to IKEA. The full-sized spare tyre (with matching wheel) is located under the car.

By the way, the second row also folds flat (for a fully-flat bay) and the front passenger seatback can fully recline backwards. The latter is useful to free up space for really long items. It can also act as an “ottoman” for the second-row occupant.

Under the hood

The Alza is powered by a combination first seen in the Myvi facelift. Out goes the previous-generation 3SZ-VE 1.5L and in comes the 1.5L NR engine that we’re familiar with from Peroduas and Toyotas. Here, the 2NR-VE makes 105 hp and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, which is 3 hp and 1 Nm more than in the Myvi (102 hp/137 Nm). P2 says that the new engine provides 40% better fuel efficiency plus improved performance. Eco Idle (auto start-stop) is standard.

The Dual VVT-i Euro 4 four-pot is paired to the D-CVT gearbox that made its local debut with the turbocharged Ativa last year. The Dual-Mode CVT then appeared in the Myvi facelift, paired with NA NR engines. Here, like on the Ativa, the D-CVT has manual mode, which the Myvi misses out on.

D-CVT is the world’s first split gear CVT system. Basically, the unit combines belt drive with a gear drive for improved fuel efficiency, acceleration feel and quietness. From rest to low/medium speeds, the D-CVT functions like any other CVT, with the engine’s torque going through a torque converter (like Toyota and Honda CVTs, Proton’s Punch CVT uses a clutch pack) and into the input pulley, before being transferred to the output pulley via a belt and then to the wheels.

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

At higher speeds, the D-CVT shifts into its split mode, engaging the gear drive to provide more efficient power transmission (less energy loss), while the rotation to the belt drive is decreased significantly. In the Ativa, D-CVT gets a manual mode with seven virtual ratios, but that has been omitted here. More on the D-CVT here.

The D-CVT is a very efficient gearbox and together with the modern NR engine, fuel consumption is rated at 22 km/l in what P2 calls the Malaysian Driving Cycle, which supposedly reflects local conditions. It’s 18.9 km/l in the more familiar NEDC. Perodua claims that an Alza needs less than RM40 of RON 95 petrol to travel from KL to Penang (358 km), based on the current RM2.05 per litre.

Drive Modes is a new feature (H and AV). Normal, Eco and Power modes are selectable via a ‘DRIVE’ steering button on the right spoke, where the ‘PWR’ button is on the Ativa and Myvi. Short press for Power, long press for Eco. The latter provides heightened response while the latter optimises fuel economy.

No holding back with kit

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

There are a couple of Perodua firsts when it comes to equipment. The AV comes with an electronic parking brake (EPB) with auto brake hold. EPB takes the place of the manual handbrake between the seats, and it will automatically activate when you shift into P. Brake hold – once turned on – activates the brakes in a traffic jam without needing your foot on the pedal. Not bad for a budget MPV! The EPB package comes with rear disc brakes.

Also exclusive to the AV is the 360-degree panoramic view monitor, which is a good parking aid. What’s rather unique here is that the driver can manually switch on the PVM via a button on the left steering spoke. This, by the way, is the sole empty button on the Ativa AV’s steering – lucky you, Alza AV owners.

New to the Alza but expected for a three-row MPV today is rear air-conditioning. The blower speed knob has three levels and is located in the middle, which makes it an easy reach for both rear passengers. The middle row centre arm rest is new to the model and is standard across the range.

Setting the safety benchmark, again

Also standard for all three variants is Perodua’s Advanced Safety Assist (ASA). First introduced with the G3 Myvi in 2017, ASA is now in version 3.0. It includes Pre-collision Warning (PCW, vehicle 4-120 km/h, pedestrian 4-60 km/h), Pre-collision Braking (PCB or AEB, vehicle 4-120 km/h, pedestrian 4-60 km/h), Front Departure Alert (FDA) and Pedal Misoperation Control (PMC). Also available from the base X are Lane Departure Warning and Prevention and six airbags.

The Alza AV goes semi-autonomous with the addition of Lane Keep Control (LKC) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Like on the top Ativa and Myvi, ACC works between 30 to 125 km/h with three levels of distance from the vehicle in front.

However, ACC has been updated here with what P2 calls a “Stop, Hold/Follow function”, commonly known as low speed follow or traffic jam assist. Basically, the Alza will follow the vehicle in front to a stop. If the vehicle ahead moves, the Alza driver needs to either press the ACC’s ‘RES’ button or tap the accelerator pedal to follow. If the leading vehicle stops for more than three minutes, ACC will automatically turn off. This function is useful for stop and go traffic. Along with ACC and LKC, the AV also comes with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

In the lighting department, the base X comes with LED headlamps and Auto High Beam (AHB), along with Leaving Home and Follow Me Home functions. All the lights at the rear are LEDs, including turn signals and reverse lamps.

The H and AV come with Adaptive Driving Beam. This Matrix LED-style, Lexus-level headlamp is a smart auto high beam that “cuts out” oncoming vehicles from the glare when high beam is on, instead of dipping the high beam completely, as AHB does. This means that you’ll get full shine even when there’s oncoming traffic, but no one gets blinded by it. ADB does this by disabling individual LEDs within the headlamps for precise control over light distribution.

As a visible and stylish bonus, ADB is packaged with sequential turn signals. Also on the H and AV are automatic headlamps and LED fog lamps. A front dashcam and security/solar window tint are exclusive to the AV.

Once again, Perodua is set a high standard for safety that rivals at this price point, and beyond, are just not matching. Rawang has no problems in cutting off the rear demister from the base model, and black stickers on the X’s pillars are extra cost, but safety is non-negotiable. Safety first, that’s the way it should be.

Comfort and convenience

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

Here, we’ll cover the rest of the kit list, which is very different from the Ativa. Good safety kit and lights aside, the X looks pretty bare inside and out. We’ll start outside, with the above-mentioned lack of a rear demister and black stickers for the B-pillars. The wheels are 15-inch alloys with 185/65 Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 tyres. There’s a push start button but no keyless entry (unlock via key fob). The latter is an odd omission as even the base manual Myvi G3 had keyless entry at launch.

Inside, the base Alza does its basic job as a people carrier well, with rear AC vents/controls and the rear centre arm rest fitted. The seats are fabric, the steering is buttonless and the only bits that break the dash monotony are the silver trim on the steering base and some carbon-style print on the lower half of the centre stack. No touchscreen head unit too – it’s the Ativa X radio with the addition of a USB port on the panel.

Also familiar are the twin-dial analogue meter panel with 4.2-inch multi-info display (as per Ativa X and non-AV Myvis) and the Ativa’s AC control panel with two memory settings. All new Alzas get RFID stickers on the windscreen.

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

The H is a big jump in both visuals and content. For lighting, you get ADB (you’ll know from the scaly appearance) and LED fog lamps, and the B-pillars are blacked out for a more streamlined look. At the back, the demister comes back in and there’s a slim chrome pinstripe bridging the tail lamps. The wheels are two-tone blade-style 16-inch alloys with 195/60 Toyo Proxes CR1 rubber, a pretty sporty choice for an MPV.

You touch the electrostatic keyless entry sensor to unlock (Ativa-style, much better than the Myvi’s button), and inside, the mid-spec Alza gets a leather-wrapped steering with (some) buttons (including the Drive Mode selector), plus a mixture of silver, chrome and piano black accents to lift the ambience.

The meter panel is a 7.0-inch colour screen in combination with a digital speedo – this is the same high-res and customisable cluster used in the Ativa H/AV. Ditto the 9.0-inch infotainment system’s interface, although here, the screen is pushed to the left and the right bezel houses USB and HDMI ports.

With a screen, there’s also a reverse camera. The wing mirrors are auto retractable, and there are tweeters to make it six speakers in total. We also spot two additional charging points (one in the centre stack cubby and one in the third row) to add to the three in the X (two for middle row, one near the handbrake).

Finally, the AV, which is dressed up further with a chrome bar and gloss black pins on the grille, plus a chrome window line that joins with the rear, and side skirts. You can also spot the range-topper easily from its rear disc brakes.

No need to squint when it comes to the AV’s cabin, which has a two-tone scheme. The mid section of the dashboard has a dark red section that flows into the door cards. This shade of red – which might appear brownish in certain light – matches the two-tone semi-leather seats, which by the way, have a nice diamond quilt centre. With the EPB, the centre console runs high between the seats, doing without the “valley” for the handbrake. From the AC vents to the armrest (soft pad for AV), it’s all in piano black with chrome highlights.

2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500

Also, the steering wheel is fully furnished with buttons (zero blanks) and the AV’s touchscreen head unit is a new-to-Perodua item despite the spec sheet branding both this and the H’s HU simply as “9” Display Audio”.

Compared to the one in the H and Ativa, this system has a full row of buttons on the right bezel, a more stylish/modern look with tiles and (wired) Android Auto connectivity. No Apple CarPlay yet, but this ICE is a nice upgrade. Most head units with Android Auto usually also support Apple CarPlay, so this one may get AC as a future update. Lastly, the storage hole at the base of the centre stack is gone, but you’re compensated with two slim cubbies below the gear lever (left side has a charging port).

Perodua certainly didn’t hold back in outfitting the Alza with its latest and best kit, and I don’t think I’m the only Ativa owner around feeling slightly envious, equipment-wise. What do you think of the Alza’s specs?

Five colours are available, and they are Ivory White (solid), Glittering Silver, Elegant Black, Garnet Red and Vintage Brown. The latter two colours are reserved for the H and AV.

Of course, you can choose to further dress up this low-riding MPV with GearUp accessories. The Prime bodykit (RM2,500) adds on front and rear bumper extensions with chrome strips (plus LED DRLs, which have a welcome “Knight Rider” sequence upon start up) and a more protruding rear spoiler. Now, GearUp bodykits tend to be very loud, but not this one, which is surprisingly subtle and matches the Alza rather well.

Interior items in the GearUp catalogue include two-tone faux leather seat covers (RM1,000, with different sized pockets behind the front seats), LED scuff plates, floor lighting, door visors (RM160), coil mats, luggage tray and hood insulator.

Once again, the new 2022 Perodua Alza is priced at RM62,500 for the base X, RM68,000 for the mid-spec H and RM75,500 for the top AV. Prices are on-the-road excluding insurance, with sales tax. The factory warranty is for five years or 150,000 km.

Perodua has over 30,000 bookings on hand since order books opened on June 23 (including nearly 4k bookings converted from the old Alza), but president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad has assured that all who booked before July 1 will get their cars before the SST exemption deadline of March 31, 2023. Production started in June and deliveries start today.



2022 Perodua Alza 1.5X – RM62,500
Gets as standard:

Mechanicals

  • 1.5L Dual VVT-i engine (2NR-VE) with Eco Idle
  • 1,496 cc, four-cylinder petrol
  • 105 hp at 6,000 rpm, 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm
  • 22 km/l fuel consumption in Malaysian Driving Cycle (18.9 km/l NEDC)
  • D-CVT automatic transmission with manual mode
  • 43-litre fuel tank
  • Electric power steering (EPS)
  • 5.0-metre turning radius
  • Manual handbrake
  • Ventilated brakes discs (front), drum brakes (rear)
  • 4,425 mm long, 1,730 mm wide, 1,660 mm tall (1,670 for X, AV), 2,750 mm wheelbase
  • 150 mm ground clearance (160 mm for X, AV)
  • Five-year/150,000 km warranty

Exterior

  • LED headlights with follow-me home, leaving home function
  • Manual headlight levelling
  • Black power-adjustable door mirrors with manual fold
  • LED side mirror turn signals
  • LED tail lamps with light guides
  • 15-inch alloys with 185/65 Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 tyres
  • Silver-painted front grille
  • RFID

Interior

  • Push start button
  • Speed sensitive auto door lock
  • Fabric seats
  • 60:40 split folding middle row seats, one-touch and slidable mechanism
  • 50:50 split folding third row seats
  • Front arm rest
  • Steering with tilt adjustment
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Power windows, auto up/down for driver only
  • Front digital air con controls with memory
  • Rear manual air con controls with vents
  • Analogue meter panel with 4.2-inch LCD multi-info display
  • Non-touchscreen standard head unit
  • Four speakers
  • 137 litre boot (expandable to 498L with third row seats down)
  • Urethane steering wheel

Safety

  • Six airbags
  • ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Hill-start Assist, VSC, traction control
  • Emergency stop signal
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Advanced Safety Assist (ASA)
  • Pre-collision Warning
  • Pre-collision Braking (AEB, for vehicles and pedestrians)
  • Pedal Misoperation Control
  • Front Departure Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Departure Prevention
  • Auto High Beam

2022 Perodua Alza 1.5H – RM68,000
Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • Drive modes (Eco, Normal, Power)

Exterior

  • Keyless entry with electrostatic touch sensor
  • Auto retractable door mirrors
  • Auto headlamps
  • LED fog lamps
  • 16-inch two-tone alloys with 195/60 Toyo Proxes CR1 tyres
  • Blacked out B-pillars
  • Chrome bar and trim on front grille
  • Rear demister

Interior

  • 7.0 inch TFT digital instrument panel
  • 9.0 inch touchscreen head unit
  • Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
  • Tweeters, six speakers in total
  • Second row centre arm rest

Safety

  • Reverse camera
  • Front parking sensors
  • Adaptive Driving Beam headlamps with sequential turn signals

2022 Perodua Alza 1.5AV – RM75,500
Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • Electronic parking brake with auto brake hold
  • Rear disc brakes

Exterior

  • Chrome bar and gloss black trim on front grille
  • Chrome window line
  • Side skirts

Interior

  • Semi-leather two-tone seats
  • Two-tone dashboard, front door cards
  • Soft pad centre front armrest
  • 9.0 inch touchscreen head unit with new UI, wired Android Auto

Safety

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Hold/Follow function
  • Lane Keep Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • 360-degree panoramic view monitor
  • Front dashcam
  • Security and solar window tint

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza AV

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza H

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza X

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza AV with GearUp accessories

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza official brochure

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • BeeDong on Jul 20, 2022 at 10:51 am

    (Like) Alza
    (Dislike) BRV

    Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 121 Thumb down 3
    • Raja Celup on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:39 am

      Reasons why new Alza will always be the best MPV ever

      1. No repeating OCH hose bocor this, bocor that
      2. Proven quality materials follow strict Japanese standards and work ethics
      3. Proven efficient fuel economy engine 22km/liter
      4. Proven reliable DCVT gearbox with no crazy jerking and scooter whining noise
      5. Proven durable Toyo tyres (not some generic brand that sounds like a map or King Kong)
      6. Top notch standard safety features 6 airbags, AES AEB, Lane departure warning etc
      7. Always ready-stock spare parts for peace of mind, car no need sleep 1 year at service centre
      8. Which means no headache, mental stress and can sleep soundly worry-free every night sweet dreams
      9. Very high resale value, very low regret value (both also RV)
      10. Turn signal stick on right hand side, simple logic common sense

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      • From the web on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm

        U mean like ur funny ‘fact’ that Alza is best seller that was easily debunked by the internet?
        https://paultan.org/2022/05/26/proton-x50-x70-exora-top-their-respective-suv-and-mpv-segments-in-sales-year-to-date-april-2022/

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      • honey on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        are u saying that all those european carmakers and proton didn’t have common sense because their turn signals are on the right side lol

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        • Semi Value on Jul 20, 2022 at 9:03 pm

          P1..got bankrupt sense.They need a whiteknight,called Geely to emerge from ICU.

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        • Neutral on Jul 21, 2022 at 7:38 am

          There’s nothing to do with common sense. Turn signal on the right or left side of the steering wheel depends largely by the country of origin of the car. The right hand drive car definitely has its turn signal on the right so is the left hand drive car. Some car makers like Korean brand KIA took the trouble to redesign not only to move the steering wheel from left to right but also the turn signal.
          Proton on the other hand was too ambitious when they produced the so called “Asia’s answer to BMW” the WAJA, they got carried away and started to produce right hand drive car with turn signal on the left.

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      • Rakyat Malaysia on Jul 20, 2022 at 5:14 pm

        Since Perodua fanbois so confident about this car will be a success, now is the time for Gomen to revoke Perodua status as national carmaker and remove all tongkats that had been given to them all these decades. It is well known they are not a real carmaker after all so let’s take down all this fakery and treat them as they are, a car rebadger nothing else, and they should be paying back all the tax rebates and preferences they enjoyed for so long. Ada bran?

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    • Copy Paste on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:58 am

      Copy paste: “Disappointing specs. Better to get japanese brands or X50”

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 27
      • Are you referring to HRV as the most disappointment specs? Alza is really much better specs than HRV, at least

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 35 Thumb down 5
    • Vivian on Jul 20, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      D-CVT?? Better than earth dream gearbox

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 13 Thumb down 4
    • AntiPoyo on Jul 20, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      Why everytime new car launched, there will be a unique reader species who like to do Like or Dislike comparing 2 cars? Got nothing to comment? Feel so satisfied to see reader responded the thumb up vs thumb down?

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 14 Thumb down 20
      • Because they only think of this. Their brain is empty no better comment.

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      • Amran on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:04 pm

        Did u see the latest Jurassic movie?
        You saw the baby T Rex ?
        Well,the Alza is just the perfect sunset MPV,cos it can carry 12 baby T Rex.
        Just amazing longevity of Jurassic Alza. Just launch already outdated.
        Perhaps,Perodua should launch a farewell edition called, “JURRASIC ALZA” before ending the name.

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      • To see which one is better. Nothing wrong

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  • SadekSegaraga on Jul 20, 2022 at 10:52 am

    For DRL you still have to topup buy Gear Up bodykit. Typical perodua

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 7
  • I miss Metramac on Jul 20, 2022 at 10:58 am

    Support Perodua better. Though Perodua is Malaysian product, but technology changes to the better and also more reliable

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 35 Thumb down 12
    • Kanasai on Jul 20, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      I supported Perodua but why Perodua no support me. I still waiting spare parts for my current alza can forget about launching new car when current car is still problematic.

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  • The 1st gen Alza was launched in year 2009.

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  • Menteri Pasola on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:04 am

    ACC for traffic jam?????
    Shut up and take my money!!!!

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  • P2 FTW on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:05 am

    Tapao X50 and dinosaur Exora.
    For Malaysians, it’s a no-brainer car. Syukur!!!

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    • Perodua now have Android Auto! both this DNGA-B MPV and upcoming DNGA-B SUV have Android Auto!

      Proton X50 and X70 DON’T HAVE ANDROID AUTO! I REPEAT, X50 and X70 DON’T HAVE! Proton users cannot use Google Maps and Waze, make sure you remember that!

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      • Spin Too Much on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:05 pm

        Hafriz: “You’d just get in the car and it’s better”

        Hafriz: “This is a definite step forward for X50.. and it is an exciting one”

        Hafriz: “To me it’s another step forward towards an intelligent and connected experience with our cars and that can only be a good thing”

        Hafriz: “It has a significant effect on your whole experience of interactin with this car”

        Hafriz: “Now properly optimised for right hand drive use. Local input and optimisation is always a good thing in my books”

        Hafriz: “You can now customise what he/she calls you or whatever you want”

        Hafriz: “The very thing that makes AtlasOS unique is that you don’t need to have a phone to have a connected experience with this car (*shakes head on waiting to pair a phone via CP/AA*). You don’t need to have phone plugged up or a dock or phoneholder taking up space and blocking the screen.”

        Hafriz: “Check it out for yourselves you will be surprised. That is the beauty of a connected OS with OTA updates. It will be improved thru your ownership experience”

        Hafriz: “The possibility of this is super exciting to the next level”

        Hafriz: “Driven thru kampung roads without data, this can still work there. Directions are even displayed on your main instrument cluster. Folks do give it a try, you will be pleasently surprised”

        Hafriz: “I don’t even have to take my phone out of my pocket”

        Hafriz: “How cool is that. Pretty damn cool”

        Good job Hafriz! Good job Proton! Good job ACOTECH!

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      • jusknittin on Jul 22, 2022 at 7:52 am

        The Android Auto only have on advanced version. A bit disappointing that they didn’t include in H at least but since I’m not the kind who shouts for AA or Carplay on every comment section then I don’t see any reason to do it now.

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  • tricycle on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:05 am

    This is nice, and a good value for money vehicle. Not in the performance department, but it is all good in terms of convenience. City can drive, long distance also can drive conveniently.

    I just wish that P2, move the third row seat further back, hence provide more space for the third row occupants.

    No need to worry about the luggage space at the back. Because for the long distance travel, roof top box would work charmingly. (since this car is pretty low, easy to access the top box)

    Can’t wait to try the ACC with stop and go function. The one on the current Honda City ceases to operate whenever the speed goes below 30km/h.

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    • Western Star on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      https://paultan.org/image/2022/07/2022-Perodua-Alza-X_Int-2.jpg
      This radio unit is the worst that I have ever seen in any car for the last 30 years, come on P2! Why da hell is this looking like a 80s cassette radio player. Even P1 worst base spec car has better looking ones than this dinosaur.

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  • Pablo Lee Kai on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:07 am

    Good job Perodua. Even people don’t like you. You keep improve yourself.

    However, after 1 month you will see New Alza Owner Club Malaysia (NAOCM). Lol

    Or New Alza owner will change to Daihatsu/Toyota badge and put sticker DVVT or DOHC at door. Lol

    Don’t put me wrong. I like Perodua. I just don’t like certain Perodua’s driver. Eventho I’m driving Myvi. So, I don’t like myself.

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    • StickNoBill on Jul 21, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      Ya, nice observation. Hate to see the gang club especially with stickers showing off their membership. 1st we had AOC (Alza owner club). Then came MAOC (modified), also once i saw BAOC (blue), WAOC (white). Too much la. Cannot brain all this club mentality. Same goes with Myvi, Saga club. Same sticker mentality..

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  • Time to buy!!! Gonna cancel my HRV

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  • RyanT on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:14 am

    RM97k 2 airbags Xpander rest in peace

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  • Mr. Sotong on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:21 am

    I have to say, Perodua pulled another good one this time. Super value for money!

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  • the front end is by far the best done by perodua. BUT pls dont imply something like ‘lexus-level’ matrix led headlamps. i am sure the perodua’s headlamp cannot match lexus’s headlamp performance and quality. Implying something like this will mislead consumer and consumer will think they are buying ‘excellent’ product.

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  • Ground europe passenger on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:28 am

    Not bad the last row now can really proper seated an adult. The older gen perodua “7 seater” last row u need to put your leg melintang and really cramping.

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  • Sohai on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:30 am

    Ok lah at least have android auto. Thumbs up
    So what’s the price without SST now?

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  • YB Albert Albata on Jul 20, 2022 at 11:33 am

    oh god. can i cancel my veloz order :(

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    • Veloz comes with bigger space with ambient lighting, additional features, quality is also more different than Perodua. But both Alza and Veloz are good buy, so your choice.

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  • “Once again, Perodua is set a high standard for safety that rivals at this price point, and beyond, are just not matching. Rawang has no problems in cutting off the rear demister from the base model, and black stickers on the X’s pillars are extra cost, but safety is non-negotiable. Safety first, that’s the way it should be.”

    Proton on why Iris/Persona no AEB: “we needed to spend our money on more useful things for the customer.” Like Hi Proton?

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    • Sadly Malaysian market cares more about features than safety, the same reason why P1 sales did not improve much even with their emphasis on safety. But come features like Hi Proton and walao sales shoot up to the sky!

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  • meowman on Jul 20, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    RFID they put outside or inside ?

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    • Elon Fanboi on Jul 20, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      Didn’t matter actually. Bcoz I put inside and still can pass through rfid toll with ease

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    • On the windscreen, I read somewhere. The owner has to activate it by linking to e-wallet.

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  • Tayar Pancit Sebelah on Jul 20, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    Congrats to Perodua for the launch of the new Alza 2022. Perodua is really good for introducing cheap cars to Malaysians, but packed with all the bells and whistles. I don’t see why we need to buy imported brands like M, T, A, etc. The high taxes on imported cars seems to really worth it so that Perodua’s prices can be kept lower.

    Other brands can just close shop and let Perodua operate alone in this country. We don’t really need ’em!

    Salute!

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    • anonymous on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      to be fair, the ratio of people’s salaries to price of cars in malaysia are still insane to me. consider this. let’s say buyers in this segment earn RM3000/month. That’s ~RM36000/year. this car is almost more than double (if you get the base version) the annual salary of said buyer. compare this to a country like Australia or The USA. there is no way anyone in their right mind will purchase a car that is more than their annual salary, let alone almost double! alas, Malaysians don’t really have a choice considering cars are a necessity now so like it or not, we spend a huge chunk of our salaries on our cars (even if it’s a Perodua). i see your point, but i really wouldn’t say Perodua’s are ‘cheap’. if you’re comparing it to other brands, sure. but realistically they really aren’t all that cheap tbh (when you factor in Malaysian salaries).

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    • John Doe on Jul 21, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      this is the dumbest comment I have ever seen in this thread.There are thousands, if not millions of M’sians and they all have different taste when it comes to automobile. You think all people want to drive sampan is it? Plus, single company monopolising automotive market is not a good thing, as they can have full control of their prices in the market, e.g raising up the price tag of their cars. Pergi makan kismis minda sikit lah sblm komen tu

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  • No WEIGHT in the specs?

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  • Not bad. But just overly done front look with bodykit making it so Ah Beng. No need curve here and there lah. Plain, organic clean look is best.

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  • Alfred on Jul 20, 2022 at 1:09 pm

    Overall solid product
    some minor observation is the bar at the front grille… why?
    Also, seems like the rim is small… need to at least same size as Ativa right? Maybe there is a mechanical reasoning behind it.
    The console area seems simple compared to the exterior…

    Interested to know if the car can climb Genting with 7 adults or not…

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  • MoreInfo on Jul 20, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    I can’t find info on the WEIGHT of the MPV in the official specification. Why should it be a secret?

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    • 1170kg- AV
      1155kg- H
      1145kg- X

      from here: https://www.perodua.com.my/our-models/new-alza.html

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  • p2 supporter on Jul 20, 2022 at 1:36 pm

    fist local automotive brand with android auto /apple carplay well done p2

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  • Mr Mar on Jul 20, 2022 at 1:52 pm

    Comes with Android Auto and Apple Carplay ? Bro Zainal just take my money, gimme my Alza nowww!

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  • Mini size on Jul 20, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    Too small to be called mpv

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  • Yahoo on Jul 20, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    Any remote chance to have the Android Auto functionality for Ativa?

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  • DoggoneDugong on Jul 20, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) which includes Pre-collision Warning, Pre-collision Braking, Front Departure Alert (FDA) and Pedal Misoperation Control (PMC) and then Lane Departure Warning and Prevention and SIX AIRBAGS STANDARD across all ranges some more makes this vehicle a winner. This is how automakers should treat their customers.

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  • seancorr on Jul 20, 2022 at 2:38 pm

    I hope it fares well during our flood prone roads now that it’s 45mm lowered.

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  • Used highest price now becomes lowest price. Used low salary that bought Alza has becoes high salary or not?

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  • Nowadays, people think that give more gadgets, the car becomes better. Let’s go back to the basic, NVH!

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  • anonymous on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    i really hope that perodua and proton’s push for having standard advanced safety features will push all automakers in this country to do the same. i suppose only time will tell. but good on perodua for equipping this car with this much equipment. price wise, i really have no say but considering other options in this class it’s very good value.

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  • 185 55 15 X MODEL on Jul 20, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    Bro, pls check tyre size again. It should be 185 55 15, very tiny tyres, possibly to solve going uphill problems. I foresee hit hump problems. Malaysia so many humps.

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  • Pablo Honey on Jul 20, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    I think once the creation passes by, they wouldn’t even blink an eye. What a shame they couldn’t even understand the basics of courtesy, when things would have been achievable had they gone the other way. Anyway, I laud any effort made by them lest people would be totally ungrateful.

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  • AEB no ? on Jul 20, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    No AEB Mr Paul?

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  • ROTI CANAI on Jul 20, 2022 at 10:35 pm

    better than HRV

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  • How much is SST for this new ALZA? Until now Paultan not yet update the price list

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    • The AV has been priced RM75,500 inclusive of SST. If entitled to this exemption, the car price should be RM 71,226.52 and the SST be RM 4,274.58 assuming it’s 6 percent.

      But….. But the exemption given is only RM 1,170.00 (a shortfall of 3,103.58). Are we being taken for a ride or drive by the government? Perodua Headquarters 1800- staff is not able to explain except to day that that is the exemption accorded by the government.

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    • Appears like there is a confusion, not because of any calculation difficulty but the horse refuses to let the words out.

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  • This new Alza is so good that it makes recent Aruz owners regret their purchases.

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  • Ground europe passenger on Jul 22, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Macam ok as a pratikal car. Got a proper 4 cylinder engine rather than those 3 cylinder turbo (summore timing belt for some brand). But first thing i will get a eco idle bypass module from shopee if i booked this car.

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  • Outalingam Crap on Jul 25, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    Just ONE MINOR bummer: The 3rd row seats are slightly “sunken” when recessed, compared to the boot and 2nd row seat back recessed onto the floor, which means that fans of inflatable mattresses might have to get 2 extra pillows to even out the apparent hump caused by the unevenness of the 2nd & 3rd row “floor space”

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  • Saiful on Jul 29, 2022 at 9:24 am

    Alza baru mcm nice sebab interior design die ada follow proton sikit, rasa rasa premium weyh beli alza baru ni.

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