In Cars, Local News, Perodua, Videos, Walk-Around Videos / By Danny Tan / 22 July 2022 10:04 am / 8 comments

Did you realise that the Alza is only the second car from Perodua to retain its name after the Myvi? The Kancil became the Viva, and now we have the Axia. They also didn’t use ‘Kembara’ for the Ativa. But the second-generation Alza wears its name proudly in a font style that we rarely see on cars – it’s a bit like guitar brand Fender‘s logo.

We point out all of that and more in this walk-around video of the all-new Alza, which was officially launched two days ago. Now a sister car of the Toyota Avanza/Veloz and Daihatsu Xenia, the D27A replaces the JDM-based original Alza that surfaced way back in 2009. That’s 13 years, two facelifts and nearly 400,000 units ago.

Needless to say then that the new DNGA-based Alza is miles ahead of the old car in every aspect – size, safety and equipment. At 4,425 mm long and 1,730 mm wide, its footprint is 205 mm longer and 35 mm wider, even if the 2,750 mm wheelbase is unchanged. Perodua chose to make the Alza a low-slung car-like MPV – at 160 mm (150 mm for the X) the ground clearance is 60 mm lower than a Mitsubishi Xpander‘s. The Toyota Veloz sits 45 mm higher from the ground.

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.

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. The EPB package comes with rear disc brakes. Also exclusive to the AV is the 360-degree panoramic view monitor. New to the Alza but expected for a three-row MPV of today is rear air-conditioning.

In the safety department, Perodua’s Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) and six airbags are standard across the board, and the AV goes semi-autonomous with the addition of Lane Keep Control (LKC) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The latter has been updated with a “Stop, Hold/Follow function”, commonly known as low speed follow or traffic jam assist. The AV also comes with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

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, a Matrix LED-style, Lexus-level headlamp. ADB is packaged with sequential turn signals.

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. The 2NR-VE makes 105 hp and 138 Nm of torque, and is mated to the D-CVT seen in the Ativa and Myvi. Fuel consumption is rated at 22 km/l in what P2 calls the Malaysian Driving Cycle, which supposedly reflects local conditions – a 40% improvement.

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. Check out the walk-around video above as well as our full launch report for more details.

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

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

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

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza AV with GearUp accessories

GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza official brochure

We’ve done Mary-Go-Round on this model d… next please.

1. DNGA – Advanced, lighter and more rigid, Follow direction of a racing car, helps to build a solid and fun daily car.

2. Alumnium Block Dual -VVT-i – 0W-20 fully synthetic for more fuel efficient

3. Engineered Compact D-CVT – more responsive with split gear plantery for higher speed push, Reduced CVT rubbery, with Power Mode and Shiftronic + – Variable Gear Control.

All in, easily saved 150kg for fuel efficiency, lighter, responsive and 5 star Asean Ncap 2020 protocol safety.

I wish my car, this preferred direction. Better chasis, better engine, better gearbox, But don’t want more weight makan minyak. Racing car also go as light as possible for efficient output, solid cornering and handling.

Yup that’s why we Don’t Need Geely Anymore (DNGA)!

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?

Copy paste: “If you did not study well, don’t comment like this, you embarrass yourself”

Elsa 5+2 bed Lounge, My lifestyle, carefree, Pocket money extra RM 300 every month.

ACC Stop GO included. Add GearUp Dual Tone Leather Seat included.

5.0m turning radius, it’s as good as Proton Iriz Turning Radius – but from a 2750mm larger C segment Class long wheelbase vehicle, Longer than Exora 2730mm wheelbase.

The Tyre rotation is nice and easy for parking.

I noticed that the kerb weight is not shown in the brochure and neither can I get it from anywhere. Just wonder why?

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