Booked a Perodua Alza or want to book one? Well, you will have to wait in line just like everyone else. Most of those who booked the Alza last year still have not received their cars.
The new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Perodua Alza is still the brand’s model with the longest waiting period, which may go up to more than 13 months, according to an internal document published in January of this year.
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Earlier this year, Perodua stated that its sales target for 2022 is 247,800 units, a 30% increase over the 190,291 units it delivered nationwide in 2021. So far, in spite of the shortage of vehicles due to production limitations causes by the global microprocessor shortage, the company says it will still maintain that target.
It has in fact done slightly better in the first half of the year, delivering 127,343 vehicles – slightly more than half of the year’s target. The volume is a 30% jump from the 97,290 units sold during the same period from January to June in 2021.
It is clear that the exemption of sales tax allowed by the government to help the industry in its recovery has encouraged many to get a new vehicle – even at a time when there are financial challenges as living expenses keep going up.
In fact, on June 30 – the last day of the exemption period – Perodua alone received an incredible 25,100 bookings by customers wanting to be eligible for the 10% tax exemption. While it obviously could not deliver all the vehicles booked by the deadline, the government is allowing later deliveries for the orders to still be entitled to the exemption provided the new vehicles are registered not later than March 31, 2023.
The 25,100 bookings were an unprecedented number in Perodua’s history and stunned everyone in the company. On just that one day, the number of orders received exceeded the monthly average (20,650 units) necessary to meet the 2022 target.
Now it is up to Perodua to keep pushing out as many units as its two plants can. While the microprocessor shortage is one issue preventing completion of vehicles, there is also the problem of shortage of parts from some suppliers who are facing worker shortages, affecting their output.
“While the increase in registrations in June 2022 was partly due to better parts supply compared to the month of May, there are also issues such as skilled labour and parts shortages [at the suppliers] still present,” said Perodua President & CEO, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
Dato’ Zainal asked for understanding from customers in terms of delivery, apologising for the long wait. “We are doing everything in our power to further improve production for the benefit of our customers,” he said.
Some of the actions being taken include working closely with suppliers and, in some cases, providing Perodua staff to work at their premises to ensure that parts supply continue to flow.
“That being said, we hope that the manpower issue can be resolved quickly as the impact to the industry and, to some extent, the country is significant,” he said, adding that there is ongoing communication with the suppliers and partners to find alternative supply of the needed components.
Of the 127,343 units registered in the first 6 months of 2022, the Myvi was still the most popular model with 38,039 units registered. It was followed by the Axia (29,183 units) and Bezza (28,719 units). More recent data shows that the Bezza is the most sought-after model at the moment. There has also been strong interest shown in the all-new Alza MPV which will be launched in the very near future.
Visit www.perodua.com.my to find out more about Perodua’s products and services or to locate a showroom to view and test the latest models.
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July looks like a ‘MPV month’ with at least three new MPVs to be launched in the month or if not, early in the next month. We already know that the updated Nissan Serena S-HYBRID will be launched in early July and with Perodua having opened bookings for its all-new Alza from yesterday, it is likely to be in showrooms by the end of July (going by the usual time-frame).
And today, UMW Toyota Motor has announced that it is accepting orders for the all-new Toyota Veloz, the 7-seater MPV launched in Indonesia last November. Depending on the market, the Veloz is considered as a new model line or as a successor to the Avanza. In Malaysia, UMWT says it will replace the Avanza and comes with the highest specification and advanced features. The estimated price is given as RM95,000, without insurance.
The Veloz is considered more as a crossover with a SUV character but also having the spaciousness of a MPV – the best of both worlds. Like the Toyota Rush, it will be assembled locally at the Perodua plant, which makes sense since the new Alza is also having the same platform as the Veloz. It’s not known how many variants there are although the option of a two-tone colour scheme with a black roof suggests that there may be a high-end version.
With an entirely new style and a larger body size, the Veloz of generous interior space said to be comparable to a-segment MPV. The seating in the premium-class cabin is also flexible in layout, allowing more cargo or people to be carried. One reason for the increased spaciousness is that, unlike the Avanza, which had rear wheel drive, the Veloz has front-wheel drive
A 1.5-litre Toyota 2NR-VE petrol 4-cylinder engine powers the Veloz and this is coupled with a 7-speed CVT, so fuel efficiency should be pretty good. The CVT also offers sequential shifting for those who prefer to be in control of the gears in use.
As with many of the models sold by UMWT, the Veloz will come with Toyota Safety Sense technology. This is a suite of active safety systems that will help the driver be alerted of potential accidents and even act if he or she doesn’t respond in the correct way (eg with Automatic Emergency Braking).
A convenient feature is the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) which replaces the long and traditional handle that has operated the mechanical brake for decades. With the EPB, very little effort is needed; in fact, just a slight pull with a fingertip on the small tab will activate the brake. The Veloz will also come with a wireless charging pad (Qi standard) for compatible smartphones.
“We are extremely pleased to announce that the All-New Toyota Veloz will soon be launched in Malaysia. At UMW Toyota Motor, we are committed to go that extra mile for our Toyota customers and ensure that they experience only the best. With the SST exemption ending on June 30, 2022, commencing the order-taking for the All-New Toyota Veloz today is a token of appreciation to our customers for their support towards the Toyota brand and enabling them to drive the car of their dreams. We hope that Toyota fans and other potential buyers looking to purchase a car for their family will take the opportunity to do so and leverage on the SST exemption before it ends,” said President of UMW Toyota Motor, Ravindran. K.
No further exemption of sales tax after June 30, but registration can be in 2023
With the sales tax exemption not going to be extended after June 30, 2022, car companies are expecting that there will be a slowdown in orders in the coming few months as prices are go up. However, Perodua is unlikely to experience this as it has a brand new model on the way – the all-new Alza MPV. The model line, which has a history going back to 2009, can now be booked and going by past practice, it is likely to be launched within a month.
The new Alza (known as D27A internally) has estimated pricing of between RM62,000 and RM75,000 (West Malaysia price without insurance and without sales tax), and will be available in 3 variants – X, H and AV – with 5 colour choices.
With its predecessor having been in the market for quite some time, it would be expected that the new one will come with significant improvements in terms of driving comfort and versatility. In the time that has passed, many new technologies have been developed and the cost of some have also come down, making it possible to offer them in models like the Alza at the lower end of the market.
“We took our time in designing this full model change as we truly wanted to understand what improvements our customers wanted, and the New Perodua Alza aims to fulfil these requests,” said Perodua President & CEO, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
He revealed that feedback from owners indicated that they wanted a better driving experience, which the engineers have addressed by lowering the ground clearance to 160 mm. “In our assessment, is the best height for a pleasant Malaysian drive, for an MPV,” he said.
Dato’ Zainal said that the new Alza has bigger space compared with its predecessor, especially in the third row as well as a rear air-conditioning unit. “Above and beyond that, the New Perodua Alza’s fuel efficiency has also been improved with up to potentially 22 kms per litre, which is among the best in its MPV class,” he added.
The engine will continue to have a displacement of 1.5 litres with Dual VVT-i (intelligent variable valve timing on intake and exhaust ports) for enhanced breathing efficiency, and the proven D-CVT for delivering power to the front wheels. Three selectable modes will give drivers a choice between stronger acceleration or extra kms for each litre of fuel, or a balance of performance. An ECO Idle system will also help to reduce waste of fuel during periods of long idling.
Though MPVs are largely bought as people-carriers, the Alza can also take a lot of cargo, especially when the seats are folded down. For the new model, the capacity is 137 litres when all seats are in use but this volume can expand 3.6 times to 498 litres if the third row backrests are folded.
Perodua has constantly been increasing safety levels in its models and apart from having up to 6 airbags (in the Alza AV), there is also the Perodua Smart Drive Assist (PSDA) suite. This is made up of Advance Safety Assist (ASA), Driver Assist, Parking Assist and Headlamp Assist. PSDA will help drivers be aware of dangerous situations and in some cases, act to prevent accidents.
All variants will also include Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention systems, both of which will help when the driver may be drowsy. As extra bonuses, there is also Leaving Home Headlamp Assist and Hill-start Assist functions.
The latest features for a Perodua model include a 360⁰ Panoramic View monitor, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Brake Hold, and rear disc brake. Standard safety features include ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control (VSC) with Brake Assist and rear sensors to assist with parking.
“This full model change represents our best effort so far in terms of product offering as the features included are the best within its price category,” Dato’ Zainal said.
Bookings can be made at all authorised Perodua 118 showrooms nationwide or online via the Perodua website at www.perodua.com.my. With just 7 days left for the sales tax exemption, Perodua is likely to get a flood of orders by many who want to save money while they can. The Finance Minister has said that those who book their new vehicles before the deadline cam remain entitled to the exemption even if their vehicle comes after June 30. But they must have it registered not later than March 31, 2023.
Kereta jenis MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) paling laris dan juga paling berpatutan kini telah dikemaskinikan untuk tahun 2018 dengan pelancaran generasi terbaru Perodua Alza. Kini dengan empat varian berbeza, Perodua Alza 2018 kini boleh didapati dari RM51,490 hingga RM62,690 (harga atas jalan tanpa insurans). (more…)
The nation’s most popular and most affordable seven-seater Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is now up to date for 2018, as Perodua officially introduces the latest iteration of the Alza to the Malaysian market. Priced from RM51,490 to RM62,690 (OTR without insurance), the latest Perodua Alza comes in Standard (MT), Standard (AT), SE (AT) and Advance (AT) variants. All are powered by a 1.5 litre 3SZ-VE DVVT engine that’s connected to a five-speed manual transmission on the Standard MT and a four-speed automatic transmission on all other variants.
Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin said, “Our latest Perodua Alza continues to offer the comfort, practicality, versatility and ample room for seven that Malaysians have loved and adored for nearly a decade. With an abundance of storage compartments and flexible seating configurations, the latest Alza is perfect for family outings and everyday use in line with its ‘Versatile as You’ tagline,” he said, adding that over 344,200 units have been sold since the Alza’s birth in 2009.”
New to all Alza variants are redesigned instrument panel graphics, a new-look centre cluster and a two-motion remote control key (press once to unlock driver’s door, double-press to unlock all doors). Air-con flow to the third row is now better thanks to new fixed fins between the front centre air vents, an improved evaporator and enhanced heat-exchange piping.
All variants get front fog lamps, a rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, solar and security window film, reverse sensors and 15-inch alloys that are finished in silver on the Standard variant and titanium on SE and Advance variants.
Standard and SE variants get a new audio system with USB and Bluetooth functionality, while SE and Advance variants benefit from a bolder and more prominent appearance, courtesy of a new front bumper with a larger lower intake, a new twin-bar front grille and new side skirts, while a new rear bumper and tailgate garnish round up the changes at the back.
Featured on the SE and Advance variants are new-design leather seats and front corner sensors, while the Advance exclusively gets a roof-mounted monitor and an Android-based touch-screen multimedia system with Smart Link, Bluetooth, navigation and reverse camera functions.
“Recognising customers’ fondness for personalising their vehicles, Perodua is introducing a range of unique GearUp accessories for the Alza, for the first time. These include exterior cosmetic add-ons, quilted seat covers and sun shades,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said. On the safety front, dual front airbags, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and ISOFIX child seat points in the middle row are standard across the Alza line-up, netting all variants a four-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
“The order books are now open for the latest Perodua Alza, which will hit our showrooms nationwide in stages beginning 6 September. See it in the metal, experience it and take it for a spin – our authorised sales advisors will be more than happy to serve you, assist you and answer any queries you might have,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.
The latest Perodua Alza is offered with a five-year/150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first). Available colours are Granite Grey (new to the Alza, exclusive to SE and Advance variants), Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Mystical Purple and Electric Blue. Prices are as below:
Perodua Alza Standard (MT) RM51,490
Perodua Alza Standard (AT) RM54,290
Perodua Alza SE (AT) RM56,890
Perodua Alza Advance (AT) RM62,690
Download the Brochure here: 2018 Perodua Alza brochure
Download the Price List here: 2018 Perodua Alza Price List
Download the GearUP Brochure here: Alza GearUp brochure
All prices are on-the-road (OTR) without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia
Perodua has released new prices for all its models following the implementation of zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 1 June 2018. “From 1 June, Perodua vehicles are, on average, priced 5.6% lower than before,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director YBhg Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.
Below are the new prices, before and after 0% GST:
| AXIA | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | |||||||||||
| Model | Color | Peninsular | East Malaysia | Langkawi* | Labuan* | ||||||||||||||
| 1000 E (MT) | Solid/ Metallic | 22,621.78 | 23,965.89 | 24,612.15 | 26,084.08 | 22,849.35 | 22,849.35 | 24,043.01 | 24,043.01 | ||||||||||
| 1000 G (MT) | 31,821.75 | 33,717.86 | 33,843.11 | 35,868.90 | 31,792.64 | 31,792.64 | 33,040.68 | 33,040.68 | |||||||||||
| 1000 G (AT) | 33,656.54 | 35,662.73 | 35,689.30 | 37,825.86 | 33,529.86 | 33,529.86 | 34,762.43 | 34,762.43 | |||||||||||
| 1000 SE (MT) | 34,573.93 | 36,635.17 | 36,612.40 | 38,804.34 | 34,270.41 | 34,270.41 | 35,530.54 | 35,530.54 | |||||||||||
| 1000 SE (AT) | 36,408.73 | 38,580.05 | 38,458.59 | 40,761.31 | 36,066.94 | 36,066.94 | 37,339.15 | 37,339.15 | |||||||||||
| 1000 AV (AT) | 39,160.92 | 41,497.38 | 41,227.88 | 43,696.75 | 38,743.52 | 38,743.52 | 40,033.86 | 40,033.86 | |||||||||||
| MYVI | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | |||||||||||
| Model | Color | Peninsular | East Malaysia | Langkawi | Labuan | ||||||||||||||
| AD3GX 1.3 G (MT) | Solid/ Metallic | 41,807.74 | 44,300.00 | 43,685.81 | 46,300.00 | 39,343.21 | 39,343.21 | 40,693.21 | 40,693.21 | ||||||||||
| AD3GZ 1.3 G (AT) | 43,694.53 | 46,300.00 | 45,572.60 | 48,300.00 | 41,598.95 | 41,598.95 | 42,948.95 | 42,948.95 | |||||||||||
| AD3XZ 1.3 X (AT) | 45,581.32 | 48,300.00 | 47,459.40 | 50,300.00 | 43,398.84 | 43,398.84 | 44,748.84 | 44,748.84 | |||||||||||
| AD5HZ 1.5 H (AT) | 48,884.34 | 51,800.00 | 50,762.19 | 53,800.00 | 47,051.31 | 47,051.31 | 48,401.31 | 48,401.31 | |||||||||||
| AD5VZ 1.5 AV (AT) | 52,186.23 | 55,300.00 | 54,064.08 | 57,300.00 | 50,361.33 | 50,361.33 | 51,711.33 | 51,711.33 | |||||||||||
| BEZZA | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | |||||||||||
| Model | Color | Peninsular | East Malaysia | Langkawi* | Labuan* | ||||||||||||||
| AQ1GX1 1.0 GX (MT) | Solid/ Metallic | 33,503.02 | 35,500.00 | 35,815.85 | 37,960.00 | 33,300.00 | 33,300.00 | 34,500.00 | 34,500.00 | ||||||||||
| AQ1GZ1 1.0 GX (AT) | 35,389.81 | 37,500.00 | 37,702.64 | 39,960.00 | 35,300.00 | 35,300.00 | 36,500.00 | 36,500.00 | |||||||||||
| AQ3XX 1.3 X (MT) | 39,069.41 | 41,397.37 | 41,380.86 | 43,856.75 | 38,901.50 | 38,901.50 | 40,121.84 | 40,121.84 | |||||||||||
| AQ3XZ 1.3 X (AT) | 40,904.20 | 43,342.25 | 43,227.06 | 45,813.72 | 40,929.62 | 40,929.62 | 42,162.04 | 42,162.04 | |||||||||||
| AQ3VZ 1.3 AV (AT) | 46,408.58 | 49,176.89 | 48,765.63 | 51,684.61 | 46,300.58 | 46,300.58 | 47,563.21 | 47,563.21 | |||||||||||
| ALZA | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | GST Zero Rated | With GST 6% | |
| Model | Color | Peninsular | Kuching | Miri/Bintulu | Sibu | Sandakan | Tawau/ L.Datu | K. Kinabalu | Langkawi* | Labuan* | |||||||||
| AP5GX2 | Solid | 47,797.29 | 50,647.73 | 49,978.66 | 52,969.46 | 50,140.93 | 53,141.47 | 50,087.15 | 53,084.46 | 50,125.83 | 53,125.46 | 50,217.34 | 53,222.46 | 50,079.61 | 53,076.47 | 46,898.71 | 46,898.71 | 47,198.57 | 47,198.57 |
| 1.5 S (MT) | Metallic | 48,242.99 | 51,120.17 | 50,445.83 | 53,464.66 | 50,591.54 | 53,619.11 | 50,535.27 | 53,559.47 | 50,593.54 | 53,621.23 | 50,645.16 | 53,675.95 | 50,528.66 | 53,552.46 | 47,372.01 | 47,372.01 | 47,575.57 | 47,575.57 |
| AP5EZ2 | Solid | 50,549.48 | 53,565.05 | 52,761.16 | 55,918.91 | 52,910.22 | 56,076.91 | 52,856.44 | 56,019.91 | 52,895.12 | 56,060.91 | 52,986.63 | 56,157.91 | 52,848.90 | 56,011.91 | 49,632.29 | 49,632.29 | 50,254.02 | 50,254.02 |
| 1.5S (AT) | Metallic | 50,995.18 | 54,037.49 | 53,219.65 | 56,404.91 | 53,381.92 | 56,576.92 | 53,328.14 | 56,519.91 | 53,367.76 | 56,561.91 | 53,438.03 | 56,636.39 | 53,321.54 | 56,512.91 | 50,078.03 | 50,078.03 | 50,634.50 | 50,634.50 |
| AP5GS1 | Solid | 51,466.88 | 54,537.49 | 53,671.05 | 56,883.39 | 53,833.31 | 57,055.39 | 53,779.54 | 56,998.39 | 53,818.22 | 57,039.39 | 53,909.73 | 57,136.39 | 53,771.99 | 56,990.39 | 50,549.73 | 50,549.73 | 51,112.50 | 51,112.50 |
| 1.5 SE (MT) | Metallic | 51,912.58 | 55,009.93 | 54,119.16 | 57,358.39 | 54,281.42 | 57,530.39 | 54,233.97 | 57,480.09 | 54,267.27 | 57,515.39 | 54,357.84 | 57,611.39 | 54,234.25 | 57,480.39 | 50,995.17 | 50,995.17 | 51,489.50 | 51,489.50 |
| AP5ZS1 | Solid | 54,219.07 | 57,454.81 | 56,453.55 | 59,832.84 | 56,602.60 | 59,990.84 | 56,548.83 | 59,933.84 | 56,587.51 | 59,974.84 | 56,679.02 | 60,071.84 | 56,541.28 | 59,925.84 | 53,138.25 | 53,138.25 | 54,167.95 | 54,167.95 |
| 1.5 SE (AT) | Metallic | 54,664.76 | 57,927.25 | 56,912.04 | 60,318.84 | 57,074.30 | 60,490.84 | 57,020.53 | 60,433.84 | 57,060.72 | 60,476.44 | 57,150.72 | 60,571.84 | 57,013.92 | 60,426.84 | 53,611.55 | 53,611.55 | 54,569.95 | 54,569.95 |
| AP5ZV1 | Solid | 59,346.08 | 62,889.44 | 61,635.07 | 65,325.25 | 61,784.12 | 65,483.25 | 61,730.35 | 65,426.25 | 61,769.03 | 65,467.25 | 61,860.54 | 65,564.25 | 61,722.80 | 65,418.25 | 58,381.85 | 58,381.85 | 59,638.84 | 59,638.84 |
| 1.5 Adv (AT) | Metallic | 59,817.78 | 63,389.45 | 62,073.25 | 65,789.73 | 62,235.52 | 65,961.73 | 62,181.75 | 65,904.74 | 62,221.93 | 65,947.33 | 62,311.93 | 66,042.73 | 62,175.14 | 65,897.73 | 58,825.99 | 58,825.99 | 60,040.84 | 60,040.84 |
“As the government has announced that the Sales and Services Tax (SST) will return in September, we encourage all Malaysians to capitalise on this three-month tax holiday. There has never been a better time to buy a Perodua,” he added. With this, Perodua’s GST reimbursements for purchase, service and parts between 18 and 31 May comes to a close, as customers pay zero GST from 1 June.
On top of the zero GST, for June, Perodua is offering rebates of up to RM800 for selected models and variants. “Please visit any of our authorised sales and service outlets nationwide for more information on our products and services. We thank all Malaysians for their enduring support and wish all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and Selamat Hari Raya in advance!” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.
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