Verdict
At RM68,000, the lower-priced Perodua Alza already brings the same 105 hp/138 Nm 1.5 litre petrol engine, D-CVT, seven seats and 5.3 L/100 km rating as its RM75,500 sibling. The RM7,500 gap buys blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a 360-degree camera, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For Malaysian family use, the cheaper car remains the sensible buy if those driver-assistance and infotainment additions are not priorities. Regular highway commuters will get more from the pricier Perodua Alza.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want the same 105 hp powertrain and seven-seat cabin while saving RM7,500.
Pick the Perodua Alza if blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera matter to you.
Key differences
- Price: RM68,000 vs RM75,500.
- Weight: 1,155 kg vs 1,170 kg.
- Blind Spot Info System: absent vs fitted.
- Safety notes: Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control vs those two systems plus Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
- Cruise control: absent vs adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist.
- Reverse camera: reversing camera vs reversing camera with 360-degree view.
H
- Costs RM7,500 less.
- Weighs 1,155 kg versus 1,170 kg.
- Keeps the same 105 hp, 138 Nm 1.5 litre powertrain and D-CVT.
- No blind spot monitoring or rear cross traffic alert.
- No adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist.
- No 360-degree camera, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
AV
- Gets blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.
- Adaptive cruise control includes stop-and-go and steering assist.
- Adds a 360-degree camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Costs RM7,500 more.
- Weighs 1,170 kg, 15 kg more than the other Perodua Alza.
- Its 105 hp, 138 Nm output and 5.3 L/100 km rating are unchanged.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,000✓ | RM75,500 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | D-CVT with Power Mode | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,155 kg | 1,170 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 16" Alloy | Full Size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Two-tone Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Two-tone Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and Second Row Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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H vs AV FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Alza better?
The pricier Perodua Alza is better equipped, thanks to blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The cheaper Perodua Alza is the better value choice because its engine, transmission, seating and fuel-consumption rating are the same.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM7,500. That money pays for extra driver-assistance kit, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto brake hold, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Does the pricier Perodua Alza have more power?
No. Both use a 1,496 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 105 hp at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm, paired with a D-CVT driving the front wheels.
