Verdict
These are radically different buys: the RM62,500 Alza costs RM233,500 less, seats seven through five doors and returns a rated 5.3 L/100 km. Its 105 hp, 138 Nm 1.5-litre engine and D-CVT are plainly geared towards everyday carrying duties. The RM296,000 GR86 is a four-seat, two-door rear-wheel-drive coupe with 234 hp, 250 Nm and a six-speed manual; 0-100 km/h takes 6.3 seconds and top speed is 226 km/h. Choose by use case, not badge: the Alza carries people, while the GR86 prioritises driver involvement.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, five doors, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a rated 5.3 L/100 km.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want 234 hp, rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Alza RM62,500; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Output: Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm; GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Driveline/transmission: Alza front-wheel drive D-CVT; GR86 rear-wheel drive six-speed manual.
- Seating and doors: Alza seven seats and five doors; GR86 four seats and two doors.
- Dimensions: Alza is 4,425 mm long and 1,660 mm tall; GR86 is 4,265 mm long and 1,310 mm tall.
- Road tax: Alza RM120 per year; GR86 RM767 per year.
Alza
- Seven seats and five doors.
- Rated fuel economy of 5.3 L/100 km.
- ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking operates from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the GR86's 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive D-CVT lacks the GR86's rear-wheel drive and six-speed manual.
- No blind spot information system or reverse camera.
GR86
- 234 hp, 250 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual and rear limited-slip differential.
- Double-wishbone rear suspension, ventilated rear discs and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
- RM296,000 costs RM233,500 more than the Alza.
- Four seats and two doors versus the Alza's seven seats and five doors.
- No autonomous braking system or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 62,500✓ | RM 296,000 |
| Body type | MPV | Coupe |
| Segment | B-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 226 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 767 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Alza vs GR86 FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Toyota GR86 better?
The Alza is better for carrying up to seven people and keeping purchase and road-tax costs low. The GR86 is better for performance driving, with 234 hp, rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000 and the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500, so the gap is RM233,500.
Which is quicker, the Perodua Alza or Toyota GR86?
The GR86 is the quicker car: its 234 hp, 250 Nm 2.4-litre engine reaches 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and has a 226 km/h top speed. No Alza acceleration or top-speed figure is stated.