ThePerodua Alzais aB-segment[2]multi-purpose vehicle(MPV) produced by Malaysian car manufacturerPerodua.Thefirst-generation model,based on theDaihatsu 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 theW100 series Daihatsu Xenia.[1]
| Perodua Alza | |
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 2022 Perodua Alza AV GearUp (Malaysia) | |
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| Manufacturer | Perodua |
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| Production | 2009–present |
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| Body style | 5-doorwagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The name "Alza" is derived from theSpanishverb "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)
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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.
Second generation (W150; 2022)
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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 marketToyota Veloz.[4]
References
edit- ^abcTan, 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.Retrieved2022-07-20.
- ^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.Retrieved2022-06-23.
- ^"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.Retrieved2022-06-24.
External links
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Media related toPerodua Alzaat Wikimedia Commons- Official website
