PERODUA ALZA 1.5

Perodua Alza

The much-anticipated Perodua Alza MPV has arrived. The seven-seater Perodua Alza themed "Versatile As You" was launched on Monday at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. This car was based on the Toyota Passo Sette/Daihatsu Boon Luminas, that is the extended version of Perodua Myvi. This MPV comes in two version.  They are the Standard and Premium Version priced between RM55,000 to RM 64,000 while the Advance Version will be launched in March 2010,  priced between RM66,000 to RM70,000.

After my 4 days trip to Penang, I took the opportunity to go to the Perodua Showroom in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, which is situated not far from my house, to witness the latest addition to the Perodua family. In the showroom,  three models of Perodua Alza was exhibited. They were : 

- Classy Purple Premium Version (A/T)

- Glittering Silver Standard Version (M/T)

- Pearl White Advance Version (A/T)

Although it was working hour, the showroom was crowded with car enthusiasts and potential buyers. According to the car salesman, the showroom has sold 30 Perodua Alza per day. If we book it today, we need to wait until January 2010 to get our Perodua Alza or if we book it later, we might need to wait until March or April.

Perodua Alza Premium VersionPerodua Alza Standard Version

Perodua Alza Advance Version ( Available From March 2010)

Reverse Camera Only Available In Advance Version

This MPV comes in a high performance 1.5L DVVT, DOHC with EFI engine that delivers excellent fuel economy that is as low as 14 cent per kilometer. According to the salesman, this engine was developed by Toyota in Japan. It has a soft, comfortable seat fabric in Premium version while Advance version came with leather seat. All variant comes with Electric Side Mirrors with Side Turn Signals. Premium version comes with an attractively designed rear spoiler for a sportier look to the car. 

Electric Side Mirrors with Side Turn Signals

The center meter panel with Optiron Meter and Multi-Information Display makes easy viewing of the speedometer, tachometer and informations such as average fuel consumption and maximum traveling range that is only available in selected Perodua and Toyota models. Is also comes with a mini automatic transmission gear that is very smooth and the hand-brake is just by pressing the pedal beside the brake pedal that can be reached easily. The front row is a bench type seat and it can be converted into a armrest or an illegal seat if there is no police around. These features only available in automatic variants only.

Center Meter Panel

Hand-Brake Pedal

The steering wheel has been redesigned and it has audio switches wrapped with leather (Premium Version). What I like in the dashboard is the cool designed audio system with CD Player, MP3 and WMA while USB and Bluetooth only available in Premium version.

Steering Wheel With Audio Switch (Premium Version)

Audio System

15" Alloy Rim

What I like is the center seat that can be slided and can be folded in 7 modes. The sliding seat can make either center seat or 3-row seat passenger seat comfortably if there are only 5 passengers or 5 adult passengers plus 2 small passengers. But I do not suggest the 3rd row passenger seat to be used for long distance because our legs might be in pain or we do not have enough space to fill in our luggage.

The Seven Modes

This car has a minimum turning radius that is 5.2 meter. It also has a tinted glass that protects up to 91% of UV Rays. The car also comes with some safety features such as ABS, EBD and Dual SRS Airbags in both driver and front passenger seats.

Dual SRS Airbags

Crash Test

Perodua Alza comes in 6 attractive colors that are : Classy Purple(New), Medallion Grey, Glittering Silver, Ebony Black, Pearl White(Special Metallic) and Ivory White(Solid).

Advance Version In Pearl White

The prices are :

Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard M/T
Solid – RM55,490
Metallic – RM55,990
S. Metallic – RM56,190

Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard A/T
Solid – RM58,490
Metallic – RM58,990
S. Metallic – RM59,190

Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium M/T
Solid – RM60,490
Metallic – RM60,990
S. Metallic – RM61,190

Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium A/T
Solid – RM63,490
Metallic – RM63,990
S. Metallic – RM64,190