2022 Perodua Alza launched in Malaysia, here’s all you need to know about the MPV

The wait is over! The all-new second-generation Perodua Alza has finally launched in the Malaysian market. The earlier generation of the Perodua MPV was around for a good thirteen years and gained so much love and popularity with its affordability, practicality, and compactness. Well, now we have the next-gen Alza with us, which seems to break all the sales records set by its predecessor. Here’s all you need to know about the new 7-seater MPV -

Variants & Prices

The 2022 Perodua Alza comes in three variants - X, H, and AV, priced as follows -

2022 Perodua Alza variants	Price (on-the-road without insurance, with sales tax)
Alza X	RM 62,500
Alza H	RM 68,000
Alza AV	RM 75,500

Included in the price is a five-year or 150,000 km (whichever comes first) manufacturer’s warranty. 

Exterior

With an easily likeable design, the 2022 Alza boasts a new vanity front grille featuring chrome detailings. The base version comes fitted with LED headlights with Auto High Beam and follow-me-home function. The tail lights, reverse lamps as well as turn signals, all are LEDs. Also part of the kit is a roof spoiler, 15-inch alloys and roof spoiler, and power-adjustable door mirrors.

Over and above this standard equipment, the higher variants get auto headlamps, LED fog lamps, auto-retractable door mirrors, keyless entry with electrostatic touch sensor, and 16-inch two-tone alloys. 

The 2022 Perodua Alza colour choices include - Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Elegant Black, Vintage Brown, and Garnet Red. The latter two colours are exclusively available with the H and AV.

Based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture, which also underpins the upcoming Toyota Veloz, the revamped MPV is larger than the predecessor. Check out the exact Alza dimensions here -

Length	4,425 mm	Increased by 205 mm
Width	1,730 mm	Increased by 35 mm
Height	1,660 mm -  X 1,670 mm  -  H and AV	Increased up to 50 mm
Wheelbase	2,750 mm	Unchanged
Ground clearance	160 mm	Increased by 5 mm

Interior

Getting inside, here we find a complete redesign with added features for the customers’ convenience and comfort. First of all, let’s talk about space. The larger exterior dimensions resulted in a spacious cabin. The interior length is grown by 115 mm, while the width is increased by 35 mm, providing more room for passengers as well as cargo. The latter measures 137 litres with the third-row seats in place, which is expandable up to 498 litres with seats stored up. Compared to its predecessor, it is grown by 54 litres and 150 litres, respectively.

When it comes to the seats, the new Alza is fitted with Multi Seats that debuted with the latest Myvi, but here you get a wider breadth of functions. You can slide or fold the seats to accommodate 7 passengers or transport stuff of different sizes. The flexible seating arrangements include normal, 5-seater, Sports, and Leisure.

Aesthetic changes can also be spotted in the form of a newly designed horizontal and layered dashboard architecture that emphasises width. It features a two-tone colour treatment on the top-spec AV. However, the material remains hard plastic as usual.

Equipment-wise, the 2022 Perodua Alza is loaded with the following bits - 

• 9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit (Digital head-unit with Bluetooth connectivity with the base X)
• 7-inch digital instrument cluster (4.2-inch multi-info display with the X)
• Perodua first - Wired Android Auto connectivity (AV)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with a drive mode selector button
• Three driving modes - Normal, Eco, and Sport 
• Electronic parking brake (AV)
• Keyless entry with push-start button
• Six speakers (4 with the X)
• Semi-leather upholstery (Fabric with X and H)
• Rear air-con vents
• 1 front and 2 rear USB ports
• 12V power socket
• Front dashcam (AV)

Engine and performance

The mechanical setup is also new for the MPV, which is identical to the facelifted Myvi. That’s a 1.5-litre DVVTi naturally-aspirated four-cyl petrol mill paired with dual-mode continuous variable transmission (D-CVT), which is the world's first split-gear CVT system. The engine delivers a maximum power of 105 hp at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Eco Idle (auto start-stop) comes as standard.

According to Perodua, the new drivetrain not only offers 40% better fuel efficiency but also improved performance. 

The Alza fuel consumption is rated at 4.55 litres per 100 km (22 kmpl) on the Malaysia Driving Cycle and 5.29 litres per 100 km (18.9 kmpl) on the NEDC.

Safety 

In terms of safety, the new Perodua Alza sets a benchmark in the segment as all the three variants are equipped with the brand’s latest Advanced Safety Assist 3.0 pack. It includes pre-collision warning, pre-collision braking (or autonomous emergency braking), pedal misoperation control, and front departure alert.

Also part of the standard safety kit are six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, hill start assist, vehicle stability control, traction control, emergency stop signal, rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, auto high beam, and ISOFIX system with top tether.

The mid-spec H adds a few more bits to the kit, which are a reverse camera, front parking sensors, and Adaptive Driving Beam headlights with sequential turn signals. However, the range-topping Alza comes with more advanced driver assist technologies, offering SAE Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities. These include - 

• Adaptive cruise control with stop-go functionality
• Lane Keep Control
• Blind spot monitor
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• 360-degree panoramic surround view monitor

GearUp accessories

If you want to further dress up your new Alza, Perodua GearUp accessories are at your service. These include - 

• Prime body kit - RM 2,500
• Prime seat covers - RM 1,000
• LED scuff plates - RM 300
• Floor lighting - RM 250
• Coil mats - RM 200
• Luggage tray - RM 80
• Hood insulator - RM 78
• Door visors - RM 160
• Utility package - RM 390

Well, now that you have had a taste of what this amazing MPV offers, it’s time to get behind the wheel and experience it yourself.

Also read: Perodua registers 10.7% m-o-m growth in June 2022