Perodua Alza
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Second attempt in rebadging MPV after Perodua Rusa
, the Perodua Alza is a compact MPV
produced by Perodua
aimed at young families. It is a badge engineering
of the Daihatsu Boon Luminas
and Toyota Passo Sette, but uses a de-tuned 1.5 litre Toyota Avanza
and Daihatsu Terios
engine. The name is derived from the Spanish
verb alzar, which means "to raise". The name came from an internal competition held amongst Perodua's staff during the car's development phase.
Most Malaysians view the Alza as a "Myvi
on steroids".Since its selling price is almost identical to the Proton Exora
's, contrasts between the two cars have been drawn in the Alza's disfavor. It has been noted that the Alza lacks the advanced features of the Exora, such as the Body Control Module
(BCM) which allows automatic activation of certain car functions.
Alza is the best selling MPV in Malaysia for 2010 by total sales of nearly 42,000 unit, beating Proton Exora
by a margin of 15,000 unit. The average number of Alza sales per month is around 2,800 units as Malaysian mostly blindly believe on Toyota reputation on this Perodua's badge compact MPV compared to homegrown Proton's own Exora.
There are also recent complains of certain models that came with faulty gearboxes, especially prevalent on automatic transmissions. Symptoms include sudden strong vibration upon engaging reverse gear, and the slight delay in changing gears. Other symptoms includes a hard-to-reproduced soft tapping noise on the engine compartment, and a slight engine over-revving upon gear change from 3rd to 4th gear.
At this moment, Perodua has not issue any recalls of the Alza, which should be done in light of so many quality and safety issues with this car. However Perodua's failure to issue a recall might have something to do with the company not being able to survive a recall at such magnitude.
Perodua Rusa
The Perodua Rusa is a microvan manufactured by Malaysian automaker Perodua, and based on the Daihatsu Zebra and Daihatsu Hijet Maxx. Launched on March 6, 1996, with a 1.3 litre engine, followed by the 1.6 litre range on May 14, 1997, the Rusa is the first van to be produced by a Malaysian...
, the Perodua Alza is a compact MPV
Compact MPV
A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars , fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments...
produced by Perodua
Perodua
The ' , usually abbreviated to Perodua , is Malaysia's second largest automobile manufacturer after Proton. It was established in 1992 and launched their first car, the Perodua Kancil in August 1994. 'M2’ was refers to the codename which was used when the project to establish Perodua was still Top...
aimed at young families. It is a badge engineering
Badge engineering
Badge engineering is an ironic term that describes the rebadging of one product as another...
of the Daihatsu Boon Luminas
Daihatsu Boon
The Daihatsu Boon is a subcompact car/supermini produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu since 2004, and also sold under Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Sirion...
and Toyota Passo Sette, but uses a de-tuned 1.5 litre Toyota Avanza
Toyota Avanza
The Toyota Avanza is a mini MPV designed by Daihatsu. It is produced in Indonesia and also assembled contract assembled in Malaysia . Daihatsu designed and manufacturer the vehicle, which is then sold by both Daihatsu and Toyota under Xenia and Avanza name plate respectively...
and Daihatsu Terios
Daihatsu Terios
The Daihatsu Terios is a mini SUV, first released in 1997 by the Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu. The engines are a modified Daihatsu Charade 1.3 litre or kei car 660 cc unit, with constant four wheel drive or two wheel drive , respectively. It has 5-speed manual transmission or...
engine. The name is derived from the Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
verb alzar, which means "to raise". The name came from an internal competition held amongst Perodua's staff during the car's development phase.
Most Malaysians view the Alza as a "Myvi
Perodua MyVi
The Perodua Myvi is a supermini/subcompact hatchback manufactured by Malaysian car maker Perodua since 2005. Based on the second generation Daihatsu Sirion/Boon and Toyota Passo, the Myvi is the result of Perodua's collaboration with both Toyota and Daihatsu...
on steroids".Since its selling price is almost identical to the Proton Exora
Proton Exora
The Proton Exora is a compact MPV vehicle produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton and launched on 15 April 2009. It is a new model from Proton based on a new chassis. The development of this MPV started from scratch and it is the first Malaysian-designed MPV...
's, contrasts between the two cars have been drawn in the Alza's disfavor. It has been noted that the Alza lacks the advanced features of the Exora, such as the Body Control Module
Body Control Module
In automotive electronics, Body Control Module is a generic term for an Electronic control unit responsible for monitoring and controlling various electronic accessories in a vehicle's body....
(BCM) which allows automatic activation of certain car functions.
Alza is the best selling MPV in Malaysia for 2010 by total sales of nearly 42,000 unit, beating Proton Exora
Proton Exora
The Proton Exora is a compact MPV vehicle produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton and launched on 15 April 2009. It is a new model from Proton based on a new chassis. The development of this MPV started from scratch and it is the first Malaysian-designed MPV...
by a margin of 15,000 unit. The average number of Alza sales per month is around 2,800 units as Malaysian mostly blindly believe on Toyota reputation on this Perodua's badge compact MPV compared to homegrown Proton's own Exora.
Specifications
| 5MT | 4AT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | 3SZ-VE | ||
| Valve mechanism | DOHC, 16V(4 valves per cylinder) with DVVT | ||
| Total displacement | 1495cc | ||
| Bore/Stroke | 72 by 91.8 mm (2.8 by 3.6 ) | ||
| Compression ratio | 10 | ||
| Max. power output | 76kW (104PS) @6000rpm | ||
| Max. torque | 136Nm (13.9kg.m) @4400rpm | ||
| Fuel system | EFI Fuel injection Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s.... |
||
| Fuel tank capacity | 42 liters | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Overall length/ width/ height (mm) | 4205 x 1695 x 1620 | ||
| Interior length/ width/ height (mm) | 2540 x 1415 x 1310 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2750 | ||
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1120/1130 | 1140/1150 | |
| Seating capacity | 5+2 | ||
Quality Issues
After its initial release, the Alza received many negative comments from its own newly found owners about its built-up quality and workmanship. The complaints posted included: brake pads releasing too much brake dust when used; faulty disc brakes; poor sound insulation at speeds over 70km/h; petrol fumes detected after filling at the station; inadequate roof insulation, especially on rainy days; broken door levers; unusual sounds coming from the air-conditioning system; unusual heat build-up at the rear right seat, steering rack vibration and noises on uneven roads and water coming in through the front headlamps. Extreme and uneven paint works causes the exterior to scratched and chipped easily. Uneven rustproofing has also been reported.There are also recent complains of certain models that came with faulty gearboxes, especially prevalent on automatic transmissions. Symptoms include sudden strong vibration upon engaging reverse gear, and the slight delay in changing gears. Other symptoms includes a hard-to-reproduced soft tapping noise on the engine compartment, and a slight engine over-revving upon gear change from 3rd to 4th gear.
At this moment, Perodua has not issue any recalls of the Alza, which should be done in light of so many quality and safety issues with this car. However Perodua's failure to issue a recall might have something to do with the company not being able to survive a recall at such magnitude.