Perodua Alza

Perodua Alza
Perodua Alza
	2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia)
Overview
Manufacturer	Perodua
Also called	Daihatsu Boon Luminas / Toyota Passo Sette (2009–2022); Daihatsu Xenia / Toyota Avanza/Veloz (2022–present);
Production	2009–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV (2009–2022); Compact MPV (2022–present);
Body style	5-door wagon
Layout	Front-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)

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)

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

^ ^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.
^ 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.
^ "Pemenang Nama Alza". Berita Semasa.
^ 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.

External links

Media related to Perodua Alza at Wikimedia Commons
Official website

[w150alza-1] 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.

[namain-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.

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