2014 PERODUA Alza 1.5L 5MT FWD (103 HP)

Vehicle Overview

At the beginning of 2014, the Malaysian brand Perodua introduced the facelifted version of its small-sized MPV Perodua. This car came not only with several improvements but also with a smaller price.

Maybe Perodua was not that much known in the European or the American markets. Still, it was the biggest car manufacturer from Malaysia, ahead of the better-known Proton. Since its products were focused more on the local and neighboring countries, it was less known outside its area.

The Alza was introduced on the market in 2009, and it was related mostly to the Daihatsu Boon. In 2014, the carmaker introduced the first facelift for this MPV. At the front, the bumper was redesigned and enhanced with a pair of side scoops that hosted the fog lamps. In addition, the lower grille looked like the car was smiling. Above the bumper, the main grille was slim and surrounded on its lower side by a chromed trim, while the headlights lost the amber lenses for the blinkers. From its profile, the Alza resembled a station wagon with a taller greenhouse. Finally, at the back, the rear windscreen featured a black trim surrounding it. At the same time, the bumper was reshaped and hosted two vertical slats on its outer sides.

Inside, the Alza still offered room for up to seven people. At the front, there was a pair of seats, while the middle and the third row were split, folding in a 60/40 or 50/50 way, respectively. At the front, the driver fronted only the steering wheel since the instrument cluster was installed on top of the dashboard in the middle of it. The Alza was fitted with a touchscreen infotainment system on the center stack depending on the trim level.

There were only two drivetrains available for the 2014 Alza: a 1.5-liter mated to a five-speed manual or the same powerplant paired with a four-speed automatic.