Verdict
At RM62,500, the lower-spec Alza keeps the same 105 hp/138 Nm 1.5 litre drivetrain, 5.3 L/100 km rating and full ASA 3.0 safety suite as its RM68,000 sibling. The RM5,500 gap buys useful daily hardware: a 9.0-inch touchscreen with six speakers, reverse camera, front sensors and 16-inch wheels, plus Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam headlamps. For a Malaysian family that regularly parks in tight spaces or drives at night, that is meaningful equipment. If those extras are not priorities, the cheaper Alza loses no mechanical performance or core active safety capability.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you want the same 105 hp 1.5 litre powertrain, seven seats and ASA 3.0 for RM5,500 less.
Pick the Perodua Alza if the reverse camera, front parking sensors, 9.0-inch touchscreen and adaptive headlamps justify the extra RM5,500.
Key differences
- Price: RM62,500 versus RM68,000.
- Transmission: D-CVT versus D-CVT with Power Mode.
- Wheels and tyres: 15-inch silver alloys with 185/65R15 tyres versus 16-inch two-tone alloys with 195/60R16 tyres.
- Headlamps: LED reflector units with automatic high beam versus LED reflector units with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam.
- Audio: radio with Bluetooth, USB and four speakers versus a 9.0-inch touchscreen with Smart Link, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB and six speakers.
- Parking assistance: two rear sensors and no reverse camera versus two front and two rear sensors with a reverse camera.
X
- RM5,500 cheaper.
- Gets six airbags, stability control and ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection.
- Same 105 hp, 138 Nm 1.5 litre engine and 5.3 L/100 km rated economy.
- No front parking sensors or reverse camera.
- Four-speaker radio replaces the 9.0-inch touchscreen system.
- Lacks Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam headlamps, front foglamps and auto headlamps.
H
- Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam headlamps, front foglamps and auto headlamps.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with Smart Link, HDMI and six speakers.
- Reverse camera, front parking sensors, folding wing mirrors and a middle-row armrest.
- Costs RM5,500 more.
- At 1,155 kg, it is 10 kg heavier than the other variant.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM62,500✓ | RM68,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1,660 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,155 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 137 litres | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 15" | Full Size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Silver Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Silver 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 |
| 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | 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, 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, 2 Rear USB for Second Row | 1 Front, 1 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 | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, 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 | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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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X vs H FAQ
Is the Perodua Alza or Perodua Alza better?
The RM68,000 Alza is better equipped, adding adaptive headlamps, a reverse camera, front sensors and a 9.0-inch touchscreen. The RM62,500 version is the sharper value choice because its engine output, fuel-use rating and ASA 3.0 safety equipment are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM5,500: RM62,500 for the lower variant and RM68,000 for the higher variant.
Does the pricier Perodua Alza have more power?
No. Both use a 1,496 cc naturally aspirated 2NR-VE four-cylinder producing 105 hp at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm, driving the front wheels through a D-CVT. The higher variant adds Power Mode, not extra output.
