Perodua Alza#W150
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Perodua Alza
| image = 2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia) front view 01.jpg
| manufacturer = Perodua
| aka = {{unbulleted list
| Daihatsu Boon Luminas / Toyota Passo Sette (2009–2022)
| Daihatsu Xenia / Toyota Avanza / Toyota Veloz (2022–present){{cite news |last=Tan |first=Danny |date=2022-07-20 |title=2022 Perodua Alza launched – 2nd-gen 7-seat MPV, Android Auto, RFID, ASA standard, from RM62,500 |url=https://paultan.org/2022/07/20/2022-perodua-alza-launched-2nd-gen-7-seat-mpv-android-auto-rfid-asa-standard-from-rm62500/ |website=Paul Tan |publisher=Driven Communications |location=Malaysia |access-date=2022-07-20}}
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| production = 2009–present
| class = {{unbulleted list
| Mini MPV (2009–2022)
| Compact MPV (2022–present)
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| body_style = 5-door wagon
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| sp = uk
| caption = 2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia)
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The Perodua Alza is a B-segment{{cite news |last=Lim |first=Anthony |date=2021-11-12 |title=Perodua Alza production to come to an end after 12 years, with final build of 1,100 units in January 2022 |url=https://paultan.org/2021/11/12/perodua-alza-production-to-end-in-january-2022/ |website=Paul Tan |publisher=Driven Communications |location=Malaysia |access-date=2022-06-23}} 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.
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.{{cite web |url=http://beritasemasa.com/launch-harga-kereta-mpv-baru-perodua-untuk-dijual-vs-proton-exora/ |title=Pemenang Nama Alza |publisher=Berita Semasa}}
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{{anchor|first|M500}} First generation (M500; 2009)
{{main|Perodua Alza (first generation)}}
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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.
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{{anchor|second|W100|W150}} Second generation (W150; 2022)
{{main|Perodua Alza (W150)}}
File:Perodua Alza 1.5 VVT-i AV (II) – f 13032025.jpg
The second-generation Alza, which is based on the W100 series Daihatsu Xenia, was introduced in 20 July 2022. Received the "W150" model designation, It is offered in X, H and AV grade levels with the 1.5-litre 2NR-VE engine with D-CVT as the sole powertrain option. ASA 3.0 advanced driver-assistance systems package is standard on all grades.{{cite news |last=Lye |first=Gerard |date=2022-07-20 |title=2022 Perodua Alza – should you buy the X, H or AV? |url=https://paultan.org/2022/07/20/2022-perodua-alza-spec-by-spec-comparison/ |website=Paul Tan |publisher=Driven Communications |location=Malaysia |access-date=2022-07-20}} The model received a lower and more driver-oriented suspension settings, which made the Alza sit lower than the Avanza by {{cvt|45|mm|in|1}} with a ground clearance of {{cvt|160|mm|in|1}}. It is assembled at the Perodua plant alongside the Malaysian market Toyota Veloz.{{cite news |last=Aman |first=Azanis Shahila |date=2022-06-24 |title=All-new Toyota Veloz launching soon, open for booking |url=https://www.nst.com.my/business/2022/06/807772/all-new-toyota-veloz-launching-soon-open-booking |website=New Straits Times |publisher=New Straits Times |location=Malaysia |access-date=2022-06-24}}
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External links
- {{Commons category-inline|Perodua Alza}}
- {{Official website|https://www.perodua.com.my/our-models/new-alza.html}}
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Category:Cars introduced in 2009
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles