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, 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 2022. [1] Received the "W150" model designation, it is assembled alongside the Malaysian market Toyota Veloz. [4]

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