it folds flat but since the back of the seats are hard, so may not be comfortable (at least for me, but personally have not tried to sleep on it before).

if you put a thin mat / padding on it first, should be better.

if managed to get a show unit car, best to try it yourself. maybe any members here can give comments.

1. possible CVT.. but have not tried this in ativa or even myvi.. do they have this jerking too? at some point I do feel like when very slow speed, Aircond comp kicks in, it just jerked.. like I donno how to drive manual with clutch one...i think the tuning not done properly..

2. i have not changed the sensor cover yet.. later la. I keep that way for now.

3. ya.. eco idle very irritating.. sometimes not 100% stop car, then engine just cut off. i just off it after start engine.. if forgot, press again lo.

nope.. only the fan is on if you on it.. the compressor wont jalan until the engine started. just like normally if you start car with compressor switch on, but only kicks in after engine started.

I trade in my old alza. They took my car just about few days or 1 week before i took the new alza. Just schedule with the sales person.

Yes.. my case like that.. as they have locked in the trade in price, so cannot delay too long. I got my car within 1.5 mths. That is last year.. now the que so long, so donno if the same.

mine too got stuck last week... managed to open it.. will find a day to have it fix.

for eco idle mode.. i just do manually.. if forgot.. then just press lo.

I don't want to add the bypass thing... just in case. It is annoying.. but after >1 year, okay la.. just press la.

Last Wednesday, I go up Genting for the first time using this Alza. Okay la.. for 5 ppl with full luggage.

As full capacity, the rear absorber very soft and almost lowered all. Still manageable with Power mode and manual gear mode (go D at some point where no need so much push). Cornering no problem. Tyres wise..okay la

Wet road, so can't drive fast plus got old mama in car.

have to shift from 2nd to 1st gear for some places to get the momentum running.

No warning light on CVT. Once reached parking.. no funny smell or whatsoever.


BTW.. do change the CVT fluid at least every 50,000 km as per manual. Even though P2 said 100,000km. Even the manual has 2 sections, one said 100k, one said 50k.

I changed mine at 20k.. just monitor the oil condition and see what next.

there is a plug n play thing that can add.. just a bypass thing behind the switch. i keep it original as sometimes just go with eco-idle.

If you need a ppl carrier most of the time with long distance, then you need something like Hyundai Staria, Alphard etc. Problem is that you might not find any new Alza in Showroom, unless there is salesperson that let you have a look at the alza.
It is a small MPV. If you use the 3rd row, you will have lesser space for luggage(s). My previous car was Alza too.. 'upgrade' to this new Alza. I know my needs.


Sharing experience... 3rd row for short distance is okay. anything above 1 or 2 hours will be not comfortable for any adults above 150cm.
On carrying weight limit... good question.. the car Kerb Weight is 1145kg. Gross is 1735kg (as stated in manual).. possible this is the max but did not mentioned that this is max.



This post has been edited by Kiefer: Dec 28 2023, 12:36 AM

For the rear tyre area, i did not remove the 3rd row seat but the side panel have to take out. That would give you access to the side as werl as the tyre arches inside.

Cut the soundproof sheet and stick it. Juat best to put properly and not stcokingt onto some moving wire or hose.

Thw 3rd row seat below, can stick if not taking out. Unless you want to cover as much possible.

Buy some clips ready, just in case patah.

as I took out the bottom part of the side panel on the rear side. So without taking off the 3rd row seat, a bit tight..moving / flip the 2nd row to front giving you more access.
but careful abit when taking out/unclip as the bottom and upper part connected via the plastic hinges + clips. Taking off the 3rd row seat belt bolt though as I recalled and also the door black rubber.. need some time to know where the clips sits, as doing best not to broke the hinge. Clips can be replaced but not hinge. Hope you know what I mean.

As the 3rd row seat bolted to the floor, you will have some limit to apply the soundproof sheets/mats. Doing alone so need few slow days.

my old alza, I apply to the roof too.. but tired to do so for this alza..so raining can hear some ting ting tong tong. :>

Sorry if I make it so challenging. It is not a one day task (for me la as need to explore and only do it) and slow old man.. hehehe

Suggest to do the doors too as I have changed the speakers, so do it at one go as I started with the doors first.

No harm trying to do it yourself..as you learn more about the car internal areas.

suggest to check battery CCA. New battery, I think CCA=400... if old battery less than 280cca it may not work.

I think SC will top up battery water to right level.. start engine jalan jalan.. then test CCA again.. if still low, will ask you to change battery liao.

just my thought.

You found this.. hehe.. i did not recommend this previously.. but I used this instead of normal battery water.

My Axia's battery actually no good on the end of 2nd year, but gave it a try.. now 4 years still good.

I tambah into alza's battery too.. wish I have the battery tester

No la.. so far good.. have been using for >2 years (Axia).. >6 mths for Alza.

Good.. prepare better than stuck somewhere.

mileage of your car? uphill for how long (eg Genting)?

I got up to genting only after like 10mths old.. no burning smell. I just cool the engine down while keeping engine idle for few minutes when reached the parking up there.

This post has been edited by Kiefer: Feb 7 2024, 03:17 PM

Oh my.. has it been fixed in SC? my one fixed by the SC, just walk in.. they assigned a mechanic to check and see if quick fix.. he fixed it and so far since months no problem.

your AC setting to inner circulation or open to let outside air comes in?? just wonder.