The rise of Alza

An overall view of the Alza


THE country’s latest and arguably most affordable multi-purpose vehicle, the Alza from Perodua, has hit the showrooms with prices starting from RM56,000.

While you can see some resemblance and styling hints from the Myvi hatchback, the Alza is actually stretched by 455mm and has an additional third row seat to carry two more persons or more stuff.

In case you are wondering what Alza means, the name is derived from the Spanish word which means “rise” and is synonymous with “amplify, enhance and heighten.”


The Alza is designed to take up to seven people


Transmission options are the four-speed automatic and five-speed manual while trim levels are the Standard and Premium. Front and rear brake set-ups are discs and drums respectively on both grades.

This MPV promises enough grunt from its 1.5-litre engine with dynamic variable valve timing (DVVT) that is similar to that in the Toyota Avanza and Perodua Nautica.

With a higher roofline compared with the Myvi, the Alza comes with more headroom for an airier feel.

The Alza also features a first for Perodua where the instrument panel is located at the centre of the dashboard instead of the traditional front of the steering wheel.

The second row seats are mounted on rails and can slide forward or back by 150mm for legroom adjustments.

Available features across the Standard and Premium grades are headlights with projector elements, LED tail lights and 185/55/R15 tyres.


The Alza Premium dashboard


The Premium variant gets additional features such as dual front airbags, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, driver’s seat with adjustable height, foglights, tail spoiler, audio system with Bluetooth/USB support and leather steering wheel with audio controls.

Available colours are solid Ivory white and metallic Medallion Grey, Glittering Silver, Ebony Black and Pearl White. The Premium variant gets the additional metallic Classy Purple.

Prices start from RM56,000 to RM64,000 depending on the grade and transmission option.

Perodua also has a Advanced variant that starts RM6,000 over the Premium grade that comes with extra goodies such as bodykits, leather seats, satellite navigation and reverse camera.

Customers for the Advanced version will have to be patient as deliveries start in March next year.