Perodua Alza

This article is about the vehicle. For the pharmaceutical and medical systems company, see Alza.
Perodua Alza
2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia)
Overview
ManufacturerPerodua
Also called
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-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]

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)

Main article: Perodua Alza (first generation)
First-generation Perodua Alza

The first-generation Alza, which is based on the Daihatsu Boon Luminas or Toyota Passo Sette was launched on 23 November 2009 and sold until 2022.

Second generation (W150; 2022)

Main article: Perodua Alza (W150)
2022 Perodua Alza X
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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Tan, Danny (2022-07-20). "2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  2. ^ Lim, Anthony (2021-11-12). "Perodua Alza production to come to an end after 12 years, with final build of 1,100 units in January 2022". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  3. ^ "Pemenang Nama Alza". Berita Semasa.
  4. ^ Aman, Azanis Shahila (2022-06-24). "All-new Toyota Veloz launching soon, open for booking". New Straits Times. Malaysia: New Straits Times. Retrieved 2022-06-24.