Perodua Alza Front
Perodua Alza Rear
Introduction
The Alza is the first MPV that is introduced by Perodua back in the year 2009.
The compact MPV, in its current second generation guise, has tried to keep aback its minor issues and is positioned right at the top of Perodua’s lineup as its flagship product in the country.
With its compact dimensions coupled with seating layout for seven passengers, the Alza has been a boon to all big families with small pockets, with this budget MPV being the highest selling MPV of Malaysia being a testimony to this fact.
Interior of the Alza
On the inside, it’s disheartening to say that the Perodua Alza is as Spartan and boring looking as it is on the outside. The overall design theme is purely tilted towards the aspect functionality, with a lot of basic-ness to it.The basic three-spoke steering wheel does come with steering mounted controls for audio and Bluetooth.
The centrally mounted instrument consoles have never been a good looking thought, and in the Alza too, it looks odd. What makes it even more odd is that there is a glovebox at the driver side which is right above the steering wheel when it should be placed at the passenger’s side instead.The horizontal and slim layout for the console makes the process of reading the speeds and other data less legible while on the go. The audio system is fully finished in the silver garnish, which surely adds in some visual appeal but the overdose of silver is purely subjective and might look odd to some.
Apart from the audio system, the controls for AC and gear lever are positioned beside each other, which looks like it has been oddly placed. Perodua should have placed the AC and gear level separetly like most Car Manufacturers out there. As shifting of gears by the driver might cause the driver to switch off the AC by accident.
In terms of features, the Alza, being an entry-level compact MPV, misses out on a lot of bells and whistles from the cars from a segment above and is equipped with only the basics like power windows, a music system with support for USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth and remote central locking.
However, one could opt for the Advance Version which comes equipped with an optional touchscreen infotainment system which comes integrated with reverse camera and navigation, as well as an optional roof-mounted monitor for rear passengers, which in this car, are the only premium features one could get.
However, the one area where the Alza scores heavily is in the storage spaces – this compact MPV gets many of them. You do get small storage spaces on the door pockets, front dashboard, bottle holders and an underseat tray which are accommodating enough to store many of your small knick-knacks.
Exterior of the Alza
Externally, only the SE and Advance variants get a new look, and this comes courtesy of a new front bumper with a larger lower intake – which repositions the fog lamps – and front parking sensors as well as a new twin-bar front grille and new two-tone side skirts. At the back, there’s a new, sportier-looking rear bumper with slimmer fins for the diffuser and a revised tailgate garnish.
Source from https://paultan.org/2018/09/05/2018-perodua-alza-facelift-introduced-from-rm51k/
The side profile of the Perodua Alza, like many MPVs, lack any drama and looks very functional with a boxy profile, with a straight character line flowing from the back of the headlight to the C-pillar is the only design element here. The cutesy looking front end is then wrongly complemented with the boxy profile of the rear end, with the vertical clear lens tail lamp unit and a thick black design element at the rear hatch trying to add in some visual appeal to the otherwise boring looking car. However, Perodua has tried its best to add in some sportiness to the car with the front, side and rear skirting as well as the rear spoiler.
Alza Driveability
On the move, the Alza is a very easy and undemanding car to drive – the steering is light, turning circle is tight and clutch is similarly effortless. But the clutch pedal does not seem to have any biting point – it’s either up or down – and those without the habit of resting their foot on the clutch might crave for a foot rest – at present, the pedal is so near the centre console that Perodua wouldn’t have been able to fit one anyway.
The Alza’s gearchange could also be better. The shallow gates and imprecise rubbery feel means that there’s little satisfaction to be had swapping gears; the process feels quite crude and van-like actually.
Source from https://paultan.org/2009/12/14/perodua-alza-test-drive-report/
Performance of the Alza
For the Alza, Perodua has fitted in the largest engine in its lineup – the four cylinders 1.5-litre petrol. The engine is good enough to make out a maximum power output of 104 hp and a peak torque output of 136 Nm, figures which are good enough to propel this small MPV with ease even on full load, thanks to its low kerb weight of 1160 kg.
One does get two transmission options in the Alza – the standard five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, both of which are good enough to make it feel at home both in the city as well as highways.
Summary
The Perodua Alza is one compact MPV which does score high on practicality and functionality, with the decent performance from the 1.5-litre petrol engine and the variety of seating configurations it offers. Sure, the overall styling and interior layout make this car look too entry-level and boring, but then, an MPV is all about preferring function over form, which is where the Alza hits the sweet spot. And for the price at which it is being offered, it is simply a great deal. No wonders then why it sells like hotcakes!
The Alza is the first MPV that is introduced by Perodua back in the year 2009.
The compact MPV, in its current second generation guise, has tried to keep aback its minor issues and is positioned right at the top of Perodua’s lineup as its flagship product in the country.
With its compact dimensions coupled with seating layout for seven passengers, the Alza has been a boon to all big families with small pockets, with this budget MPV being the highest selling MPV of Malaysia being a testimony to this fact.
Interior of the Alza
On the inside, it’s disheartening to say that the Perodua Alza is as Spartan and boring looking as it is on the outside. The overall design theme is purely tilted towards the aspect functionality, with a lot of basic-ness to it.The basic three-spoke steering wheel does come with steering mounted controls for audio and Bluetooth.
The centrally mounted instrument consoles have never been a good looking thought, and in the Alza too, it looks odd. What makes it even more odd is that there is a glovebox at the driver side which is right above the steering wheel when it should be placed at the passenger’s side instead.The horizontal and slim layout for the console makes the process of reading the speeds and other data less legible while on the go. The audio system is fully finished in the silver garnish, which surely adds in some visual appeal but the overdose of silver is purely subjective and might look odd to some.
Apart from the audio system, the controls for AC and gear lever are positioned beside each other, which looks like it has been oddly placed. Perodua should have placed the AC and gear level separetly like most Car Manufacturers out there. As shifting of gears by the driver might cause the driver to switch off the AC by accident.
In terms of features, the Alza, being an entry-level compact MPV, misses out on a lot of bells and whistles from the cars from a segment above and is equipped with only the basics like power windows, a music system with support for USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth and remote central locking.
However, one could opt for the Advance Version which comes equipped with an optional touchscreen infotainment system which comes integrated with reverse camera and navigation, as well as an optional roof-mounted monitor for rear passengers, which in this car, are the only premium features one could get.
However, the one area where the Alza scores heavily is in the storage spaces – this compact MPV gets many of them. You do get small storage spaces on the door pockets, front dashboard, bottle holders and an underseat tray which are accommodating enough to store many of your small knick-knacks.
Exterior of the Alza
Externally, only the SE and Advance variants get a new look, and this comes courtesy of a new front bumper with a larger lower intake – which repositions the fog lamps – and front parking sensors as well as a new twin-bar front grille and new two-tone side skirts. At the back, there’s a new, sportier-looking rear bumper with slimmer fins for the diffuser and a revised tailgate garnish.
Source from https://paultan.org/2018/09/05/2018-perodua-alza-facelift-introduced-from-rm51k/
The side profile of the Perodua Alza, like many MPVs, lack any drama and looks very functional with a boxy profile, with a straight character line flowing from the back of the headlight to the C-pillar is the only design element here. The cutesy looking front end is then wrongly complemented with the boxy profile of the rear end, with the vertical clear lens tail lamp unit and a thick black design element at the rear hatch trying to add in some visual appeal to the otherwise boring looking car. However, Perodua has tried its best to add in some sportiness to the car with the front, side and rear skirting as well as the rear spoiler.
Alza Driveability
On the move, the Alza is a very easy and undemanding car to drive – the steering is light, turning circle is tight and clutch is similarly effortless. But the clutch pedal does not seem to have any biting point – it’s either up or down – and those without the habit of resting their foot on the clutch might crave for a foot rest – at present, the pedal is so near the centre console that Perodua wouldn’t have been able to fit one anyway.
The Alza’s gearchange could also be better. The shallow gates and imprecise rubbery feel means that there’s little satisfaction to be had swapping gears; the process feels quite crude and van-like actually.
Source from https://paultan.org/2009/12/14/perodua-alza-test-drive-report/
Performance of the Alza
For the Alza, Perodua has fitted in the largest engine in its lineup – the four cylinders 1.5-litre petrol. The engine is good enough to make out a maximum power output of 104 hp and a peak torque output of 136 Nm, figures which are good enough to propel this small MPV with ease even on full load, thanks to its low kerb weight of 1160 kg.
One does get two transmission options in the Alza – the standard five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, both of which are good enough to make it feel at home both in the city as well as highways.
Summary
The Perodua Alza is one compact MPV which does score high on practicality and functionality, with the decent performance from the 1.5-litre petrol engine and the variety of seating configurations it offers. Sure, the overall styling and interior layout make this car look too entry-level and boring, but then, an MPV is all about preferring function over form, which is where the Alza hits the sweet spot. And for the price at which it is being offered, it is simply a great deal. No wonders then why it sells like hotcakes!
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