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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

The Perodua Dealers Association (PDA) and Kelab Vendor Perodua (KVP), or the Perodua Vendors’ Club, has welcomed the new Sales and Service Tax (SST) structure as it has managed to help reduce the prices of Perodua vehicles. The SST structure, which imposes a tax of 10% for sales and 6% for services, is only applied once at the beginning of the business value chain.

“Thank you very much to the government for engaging and explaining to the industry players how this new tax structure is implemented. Based on this new tax structure, the overall costs of Perodua vehicles was able to be brought down between 1% and 3% (compared with prices under 6% GST),” said KVP President En Musa Zahidin Tan Sri Ahmad Zaidee (above).

On 3rd September 2018, Perodua announced that the prices of its vehicles will be reduced by between 1% and 3% for most of its models compared with the price list under the previous 6% Goods and Service Tax (GST) era. “To Perodua, we wish to thank you for providing the volume, which has significantly sustained the Malaysian automotive ecosystem through components and parts purchased,” Musa said.

According to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), Perodua sold 140,900 units between January and July 2018, which is an increase of about 18.8% from 118,600 vehicles in the same period last year. Musa hoped that the government would continue to engage the Malaysian automotive ecosystem stakeholders, ranging from the auto vendors and original equipment manufacturers to the dealers, on future policies.

Meanwhile, PDA President En Khairul Nizam Ayob (above) said: “Thank you to Perodua and the government for supporting the independent dealers. The price reductions of between 1% and 3% compared to GST-era prices will go a long way in making the industry more attractive and competitive. We will work hard to serve our customers better and are proud to be part of the Perodua family”.

“To our valued customers, please visit Perodua showrooms and service centres nationwide to learn more about our new vehicle prices. Our authorised sales and service advisors will be more than happy to receive you,” he added.

Perodua offers cash rebate to 3,100 customers affected by Myvi production halt…

As a reminder, following Perodua’s 20 August release regarding the temporary production halt of its new Myvi, the compact carmaker will be reimbursing a cash amount to the remaining 3,100 identified customers who were originally set to receive their Myvi before 1 September.

“Our authorised personnel will be contacting each and every one of those customers whose booked Myvis were supposed to be registered before 1 September to capitalise on the zero-GST tax holiday prices,” Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin said. “We wish to offer our valued customers a cash rebate upon registration of their vehicles, as compensation for the considerable inconvenience caused to them. In the meantime, we will keep them updated on their Myvi delivery times,” he added.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate was reduced from 6% to zero on 1 June, opening up a three-month tax holiday that led to a rise in vehicle demand. Buyers are clamouring to have their vehicles registered before 1 September, as that is when the Sales and Service Tax (SST) is set to be reintroduced. On 20 August, Perodua announced that production of its current best-selling model, the new Myvi, had been interrupted due to a vendor supply disruption.

“We sincerely apologise to not just those whose orders could not be fulfilled before the SST reintroduction, but each and every single customer who has booked our new Myvi after them, as this production disruption will evidently delay deliveries of Myvis ordered more recently. Customers always come first at Perodua. We fully understand the frustration and grievances caused by this unintended development, and are doing all we can to ensure Myvi production resumes as soon as possible,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

To date, over 68,000 Perodua Myvis have reached owners out of over 120,000 bookings collected since the hatchback’s November 2017 launch, making it consistently Perodua’s best seller throughout the year so far.

  • Perodua telah mengeluarkan kenyataan berkenaan harga model kenderaan mereka yang telah dikemaskinikan dengan pengenalan semula Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan SST.

  • Menurut struktur cukai SST baharu, harga model-model Perodua kini lebih murah dari 1 – 3%.

  • Ini bermaksud harga kereta Perodua telah turun sebanyak RM564 – RM1,710.

Perodua baru sahaja mengumumkan harga terkini bagi model-model kenderaan mereka dengan pengenalan semula Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan atau lebih dikenali sebagai cukai SST. Berdasar kenyataan yang telah dikeluarkan oleh Perodua, harga kereta mereka kini lebih murah dari 1 hingga 3% berbanding dengan harga jualan sewaktu Cukai Barangan dan Perkhidmatan GST dilaksanakan! (more…)

In line with the government’s reintroduction of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) effective 1 September 2018, Perodua has released new prices for all its models, which are reduced by between 1-3% (for selected models, the image above refers to the car, ya – Ed.) compared with Goods and Services Tax (GST)-era pricing. “Based on the new tax structure, almost all Perodua models see price reductions compared to the GST price structure,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

To recap, the government zeroed the GST rate (from 6%) on 1 June 2018, opening up a ‘tax holiday’ and a spike in vehicle demand that lasted three months. In July, the Finance Ministry announced that the SST, which was due to replace the GST, would be set at 10% for sales and 6% for services. “We wish to thank all Malaysians, especially our 3.3 million valued customers who have chosen Perodua as their brand of choice. We will continue to offer the best value in the Malaysian market with our new prices,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

“On Perodua’s service and parts, we will continue to give competitive pricing to our customers. We truly appreciate the unwavering support the people have shown for our products and services, and will continue to improve ourselves for our customers. Please visit any of our sales and service outlets nationwide and speak to our authorised sales and service advisors to learn more about our products and services,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari.

Perodua has launched its very own Zero Accident Campaign for its 10,300 employees nationwide as the next phase of the compact carmaker’s Road Safety Campaign launched in October 2017 to help reduce accidents on the road. Under the Perodua Zero Accident Campaign, Perodua is aiming for zero road accidents involving its staff travelling to and from their respective workplaces as well as zero industrial accidents while performing their respective duties by the year 2021.

“This Perodua Zero Accident Campaign is our first nationwide initiative among our staff, involving our manufacturing, sales and after-sales network, to set an example by being good drivers,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh (above, standing, 3rd from left) said. The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign is supported by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) or better known under its Malay acronym, PERKESO. Both organisations are under the Ministry of Human Resources.

“While reduction and even elimination of industry-related accidents has always been the core focus of our Occupational, Health and Safety rules, we are now expanding that focus to include travel outside our premises. We believe the cultivation of good driving habits begins at home and we want to inculcate as much education on safe and responsible driving into our staff so that they would be a good example to all,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said. The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign will be launched in stages beginning 13 August until the end of the year. Datuk (Dr) Aminar said that Perodua hopes to take learning points from this Perodua Zero Accident Campaign and integrate it into the larger five-year Perodua Road Safety Campaign.

The Perodua Road Safety Campaign aims to reduce road accidents by educating drivers of the need to understand and obey basic road rules and courtesies such as the importance of wearing seatbelts, why child car seats are essential, the significance of using directional indicators and why mobile devices are a driver’s worst enemy. “We use education as the approach because we believe most Malaysian drivers are aware of the rules and courtesies but may not understand the reasons behind them. Education will certainly take longer but once they fully understand the reasons behind the rules, the impact will be stronger,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

The Perodua Zero Accident Campaign was officiated by Datuk (Dr) Aminar and was witnessed by DOSH Kedah Director En Hairozie Asri, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin and Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn Bhd President Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim, who is also Chairman of the Perodua Group Safety Committee.

Despite a great first half (1H18) of record sales and after-sales results, Perodua is preparing to face many challenges in the second half (2H18) and is maintaining its sales target of 209,000 units by end-2018. Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh (below) said that the compact car company is also maintaining its production target of slightly over 215,300 vehicles this year which is a 7.5% increase compared with 200,100 vehicles made last year.

On a year to date basis, Perodua sold 117,100 vehicles for the first 6 months of 2018, 17.5% up on the 99,700 units sold in the same period last year and a half-year record for the carmaker. Against a 289,700-unit 1H18 total industry volume (TIV), Perodua took 40.4% market share, also a half-year record.

“Due to the increase in sales, Perodua has also increased its vehicle production to 109,000 units between January and June 2018 which is an increase of 10% compared with 99,000 units in the same period last year,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said. He said that Perodua purchased some RM2.28 billion from vendors for the first six months of this year, which is a reduction from RM2.33 billion in the same period last year. “The decrease in the amount is due to forex rate savings enjoyed in the first half of the year despite the increase in volume,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

The 117,100 registrations comprised 46,860 Myvis, 33,870 Axias, 23,555 Bezzas and 12,815 Alzas, retaining the top spots for all four models in their respective segments. “We attribute this sales record to continued strong demand for the new Myvi as well as for our other models in the first quarter while towards the end of the second quarter we saw a surge in sales due to the zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST),” said Datuk (Dr) Aminar.

The new Myvi continues to be Perodua’s most popular model – since its November launch, over 65,000 have been registered out of over 115,000 bookings collected. By way of comparison, Perodua closed 1H17 with 35% of a 284,500-unit TIV. Its 1H18 monthly market share breakdown was 39.7% for January, 42.2% February, 41.5% March, 42.3% April, 51% May and 31% June. The June dip was due to an overall market sales spike brought on by the zero-rated GST.

“Our sales peaked in May at almost 22,000 units. However, we do not foresee this momentum continuing in the subsequent quarters of the year. While engagement with the government is on-going, we are still unclear on the full mechanism of the impending Sales and Service Tax (SST). On the assumption that there will be an increase in vehicle prices from September onwards; we foresee that the public will go through a period of adjustment hence resulting in less demand for a certain duration. Perhaps the impact would be up until December 2018 where, typically, most players would give good offers to reduce their carry-over stock into the following year,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar said.

On bookings, Perodua received over 185,000 orders in 1H18, a 24% boost over 1H17 and another half-year record. In June alone orders surpassed 40,000, and the carmaker is working overtime to meet the demand, the President and CEO said. “Unfortunately, apart from a few units of the Alza, we expect all orders made this month to be fulfilled only from 1 September onwards. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused but we believe we still offer the best value in the market at present,” Datuk (Dr) Aminar added.

On after-sales, Perodua’s service intakes at its 179 service centres nationwide saw a 6% growth from 1.026 million vehicles in 1H17 to 1.083 million in 1H18. In preparation for a record 2.14 million service intakes expected this year, Perodua aims to further improve its standards, skills and knowledge of its after-sales staff nationwide through its National Technical Skill Contest.

First held in 1997, the Perodua National Technical Skill Contest puts service advisors, foremen, mechanics, and for the first time this year, Body & Paint service advisors, through a series of tough customer-related scenarios. “Participants are judged on how correctly, thoroughly, quickly and efficiently they solve the issues given, and not just from a technical perspective – they also have to demonstrate a strong focus on the all-important Customer Satisfaction,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin.

This year’s contest was among the largest Perodua has ever conducted, with more than 2,000 after-sales staff across the country, from dealers as well as branches, taking part in the preliminary round in February. The national finals held on 19 July saw mechanics Nur Adilin Mohd Yusuf (KK1 branch) and Muhd Izuan Kamarul Baharin (Nagoya Automobile), foremen Jamaluddin Ja’asa (Seremban branch) and Felix Chee Tuin (Posh Auto), service advisors Noor Faziha Md Anas (Ipoh2 branch) and Siti Fatimah Abu Samah (Roda Juara), as well as Body & Paint service advisor Arthur James (KK1 branch) emerge as the winners.

“The victors represent the best Perodua has to offer in the country in terms of service, and are examples to us all. Their technical expertise, customer focus and problem-solving skills will be cascaded throughout our after-sales divisions for our customers’ benefit,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari. “After-sales plays an extremely crucial role in our quest to satisfy and delight our customers. Via healthy competition, the Perodua National Technical Skill Contest serves to exercise and ensure our service capabilities remain up to standard, competitive and relevant to the ever-changing needs and wants of the customer. People First in Perodua’s slogan refers to both our employees and customers. We will never cease to develop and improve the capabilities of our employees so that they can better serve our customers and retain their trust,” he added.

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and its fully-owned subsidiary Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd have been formally certified by SIRIM to the latest 2015 versions of the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 9001 and 14001 standards, emphasising the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility.

To obtain ISO 9001 certification, an organisation must comply with quality best practices in their work processes, with the aim of improving customer satisfaction in every sense. ISO 14001 however, focuses on environmental standards. “SIRIM’s ISO recognition means a lot to Perodua as it reinforces our vision of becoming a regionally competitive player and demonstrates our strive for Kaizen or continuous improvement,” said Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk (Dr) Aminar Rashid Salleh (below, centre) at a certificate presentation ceremony held recently at Perodua’s headquarters in Sungai Choh.

Also present at the ceremony was SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd Managing Director En Mohd Azanuddin Salleh, (above, right) who presented the certificates to Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin (above, left). Perodua first adopted ISO standards in 1998. ISO 9001 was extended to Perodua sales and service branches in stages from 2005, standardising the customer experience across the board. All Perodua branches are currently ISO-certified.

Altogether, Perodua has successfully undergone one ISO 14001 and three ISO 9001 version upgrades, including today’s certification, which covers a total of 39 sales and 55 service branches nationwide, plus 35 departments under Perodua Headquarters. “The demands of the market and industry never stop changing, and it is essential that we constantly update our standards and procedures to adapt and respond to those changes. Only if we remain relevant to our customers can we exceed their expectations,” said Datuk (Dr) Aminar. “With this certification upgrade, we hope to further reduce the satisfaction index gap between us and other recognised international players,” he added.

Datuk (Dr) Aminar said that Perodua will also extend these standards to its business partners, be they dealers or suppliers in the near future. “We will ensure our business partners and suppliers comply with green practices as required by ISO standards, including the sourcing of materials in environmentally-friendly ways,” he said. Besides taking customer satisfaction and environmental management to new heights, ISO practices have also led to improvements for Perodua’s internal processes and communications, as well as customer deliveries, amongst many others.

First introduced in 1987, ISO 9001 is one of the world’s most widely-used quality management systems, with the latest 2015 revision expanding the requirements to include risk-based thinking. ISO 14001 was born in 1996 and concerns environmental management and pollution prevention. The latest ISO 14001:2015 revision brings additional emphasis on leadership, strategic planning, proactive initiatives and even communications strategies.

 

Perodua has secured its first ever ride-hailing and ride-sharing service fleet purchase of 1,000 Perodua Bezza and Axia units. “We are pleased to announce that a ride-hailing and a ride-sharing service provider operating in Malaysia have purchased a combined 1,000 Axias and Bezzas,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director YBhg Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. He said that the fleet sale to these service providers was significant to Perodua as it opens up yet another market for the compact carmaker.

“This is an important endorsement by companies that rely on good quality and safe cars which are also economical to maintain,” he added. “The proliferation of ride-hailing and ride-sharing services in Malaysia has revolutionised the way we get around, and Perodua is proud to be a part of this revolution towards more efficient and sustainable transport for all. We thank them for their support,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said.

All in all, over 300,000 Axias and 100,000 Bezzas have been sold since their launches in 2014 and 2016 respectively. They are both government-certified Energy-Efficient Vehicles (EEV) and have led their respective vehicle segments since their inception. Perodua recently launched a new Bezza variant (below) at the 2018 Malaysia Autoshow, held 26-29 April at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).

Replacing the 1.0 Standard G in the range, the Bezza GXtra offers a trim specification comparable to the 1.3 Premium X with no increase in price, giving buyers even more value for money.

Heartwarming this… Perodua distributed 100 GearUp child seats to motorists at three highway rest areas in Peninsular Malaysia recently, as part of its on-going five-year Road Safety Campaign which was launched last October. The Toddler seats were gifted to lucky Perodua drivers travelling with children aged roughly between two and six, at Petronas stations at Rawang (PLUS), Bentong (Karak Highway) and Seremban (KL-Seremban Highway) rest areas.

“This is the first time Perodua is organising such an event in collaboration with our partner Petronas and our panel of insurers,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. “We took this special initiative because we care for the well-being of our customers and their families. We hope Malaysians will come to realise how important it is to keep children properly secured in child seats while on the move,” he added.

Introduced concurrently with the Road Safety Campaign in October, Perodua’s GearUp child seats are available in two models. Both are ISOFIX compatible and satisfy ECE R44 safety standards. The Infant seat, priced at RM622.50 (RM640 in East Malaysia), is suitable for infants weighing up to 13 kg, while the Toddler seat, priced at RM736 (RM754.50 in East Malaysia), is designed for children weighing 9-36 kg. All prices are introductory with 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST), valid until 30 June.

“Over two million vehicles are expected to hit the roads this Raya. That’s a lot of vehicles, and naturally, there is a higher risk of collisions and accidents,” Dato’ Dr Zahari said. “Seat belts are designed to restrain adults and not children. Please secure your young ones in child seats, ideally in the back seat, and do not place them on your laps when the vehicle is in motion. Always buckle up in the front and in the back, use your turn signals and do not operate your mobile devices on the move. Above all, drive carefully and have a safe journey back to your hometowns,” he continued.

Wow, just wow… well done Perodua! – Chris Wee.

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