How many of you Alza owners changed to a more powerful engine? I am thinking of buying ALZA... but the weak engine making it under powered is not a desirable thing....but I like the car's design and spacious interior.

Yes...big body but only 1.5. If its 1.8 the power will be nicer to drive.

Manual? huhu...jam time kaki mampus ooo

WOW!! Dasyat!

How many horse power? I think will cost like RM7k to install bolt on turbo ?

I am thinking of buying a used Alza after CNY. I know it is under powered no thx to its big body and small 1.5 engine....but I need a car that can carry all my big equipments...so after going through so many other cars...I think alza is still the most practical for me.

I found out that Alza is only 10cm shorter when compared with Nissan Vannette C22 van! So it is almost like buying a Van but in a more comfortable car shape with better fuel consumption.

I tried my friend's manual alza...and it is really nice. Engine response is immediate and the power is adequate. However, the auto alza is quite weak... but I dont mind la cos I dont drive very fast. In KL town I normally go 80 - 90km/h most of the time...and I wont buy a Manual Alza la... dont wanna suffer during jams.

If I buy Alza, I wanna put all the 2nd and 3rd row seats flat down for long term....and use that macam a VAN space to carry big cargo.

Question: Has anyone kena kacau by Cops before for carrying your own things when your rear seats are folded flat down? I have seen many times they stopped Van drivers.

Huh...Alza gearbox is so bad?
do you mean the GEAR suddenly cannot engage? then this is the solution :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5edUukSx90

No wonder la you said the alza gearbox lousy. Its the bushing that needs to be replaced. such an easy job. Costs less than Rm30. if only you knew this back then.

This post has been edited by empire: Nov 29 2021, 02:20 PM

Old ALZA is no longer desirable. It uses old technology and is far inferior to the new Alza in all aspects. Pity those who bought the last batch of the old alza (2021 and 2012) cos the price difference is not worth it. Might as well wait and pay a little more to get the superior all new Alza.