Perodua Alza

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Perodua Alza
2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia) front view 01.jpg
2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia)
Overview
Manufacturer Perodua
Also called
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Perodua Alza is a B-segment [2] multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Perodua. The first-generation model, based on the Daihatsu Boon Luminas, was launched in November 2009 as the company's first purpose-built MPV. The second-generation model that was introduced in 2022 is based on the W100 series Daihatsu Xenia. [1]

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The name "Alza" is derived from the Spanish verb "alzar", which means "to rise". The name came from an internal competition held amongst Perodua's staff during the car's development phase. [3]

First generation (M500; 2009)

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First-generation Perodua Alza

The first-generation Alza, which is based on the Daihatsu Boon Luminas or Toyota Passo Sette was launched on 23 November 2009 and sold until 2022.

Second generation (W150; 2022)

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Second-generation Perodua Alza

The second-generation Alza, which is based on the W100 series Daihatsu Xenia, was introduced in 20 July 2022. [1] Received the "W150" model designation, It is offered in X, H and AV grade levels with the 1.5-litre 2NR-VE engine with D-CVT as the sole powertrain option. ASA 3.0 advanced driver-assistance systems package is standard on all grades. [4] The model received a lower and more driver-oriented suspension settings, which made the Alza sit lower than the Avanza by 45 mm (1.8 in) with a ground clearance of 160 mm (6.3 in). [1] It is assembled at the Perodua plant alongside the Malaysian market Toyota Veloz. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Tan, Danny (2022-07-20). "2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500". Paul Tan . Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  2. ↑ Lim, Anthony (2021-11-12). "Perodua Alza production to come to an end after 12 years, with final build of 1,100 units in January 2022". Paul Tan . Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  3. ↑ "Pemenang Nama Alza". Berita Semasa.
  4. ↑ Lye, Gerard (2022-07-20). "2022 Perodua Alza – should you buy the X, H or AV?". Paul Tan . Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  5. ↑ Aman, Azanis Shahila (2022-06-24). "All-new Toyota Veloz launching soon, open for booking". New Straits Times. Malaysia: New Straits Times . Retrieved 2022-06-24.
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