Sat in my brother in laws new Perodua Alza highest spec just this morning. At a price of just RM70k+, I believe it is the best value for money MPV in the market at this moment. The overall quality of the car is very good for the price, great interior with nice design at the dashboard and centre console, nice door panel which looks and feels premium and high quality. Colour conbination of burgundy red and silver trimmings and grey panels look elegant in real life as the burgundy red is not striking red like the photos you see on the internet. In real life the burgundy red looks more like dark burgundy. And comfortable seats. There is a lot of space in the 2nd row and 3rd row which adds to the comfort. Also, the suspension is good which soaks up bumps quite well with a smooth and not so bumpy ride. Wind noise and road noise are quite low with overall NVH being moderately good to excellent.

Didn't get to drive the car as I was sitting in the 3rd row of seats. I was told that the power is good, no issue whatsoever. Bookings have shot up the roof as I was told. To those who still have doubts whether this vehicle is worth the money, I would say it's worth every penny you pay for it. I don't think you can find any vehicle offering better value or performance in the similar price range as you need pay above RM100k to find something comparable if not better.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: Sep 4 2022, 01:57 PM

If I'm not mistaken the optional leather cover for the whole car only costs RM1k or less than that. That's a, very low price and the material should be synthetic leather or other cheaper material. My brother in law has bought this optional leather cover but the stock has not arrived yet. The cover should wrap the seats of the vehicle and not replace them. In other words the original cover seats are not removed as the new cover just wrap over the seats.

The issue of under power is subjective. I was told that the vehicle was tested going up Genting Highlands with 6 or 7 full sized adults, some large size and the vehicle has no issue going up to the destination. As you have aptly mentioned, this is an mpv used mainly for ferrying kids and/or old people above 70+ and not a sports car so most people will find the power to be adequate since it will be mostly driven at low to moderate speeds 60 to 100km/h.

Main advantage of the gear up cover seat is it is water proof. The semi leather original seats is not waterproof. For families with small kids and babies, waterproof leather or pvc seats will take precedence over semi leather although the latter is higher quality since it fits the purpose. Hence I don't think he will be disappointed with the optional upgrade since the price is very low.

If one is looking for higher quality leather, the cost will be much higher around RM3k or higher. In the end it depends on what the person is looking for.

Yes. Pvc not leather. I saw the catalogue before but forgot. I knew it won't be leather since for RM1k or less for 7 seater cover, the material won't be high quality. It is just a budget option which fits the purpose since most people buying this mpv are budget conscious. If looking for waterproof seats mainly for small kids and babies, this pvc option seats will be suitable.

Sat in my brother-in-law highest spec Alza several times already during weekend outings to makan2, all the time at the rear 3rd row as the 2nd row was occupied by the baby and senior citizens.

I would have to say the overall quality of the car at this price range is considered to be value for money. In terms of space the 2nd row space is huge with more than enough leg room. Comfortable. The rear 3rd row seats is a bit cramped but can fit 1 person of up to 1.70m height rather comfortably but someone who is taller will find the legroom and headroom to be a bit tight. The rear seats can be adjusted at a more inclined position for better comfort so that you don't need to sit at a more upright position.

The overall NVH of the car is quite good too as it is fairly quiet on the highways and the suspension is not too bad. Quite a soft tuned suspension to absorb the shocks and bumps on the road for comfort. The sound of the suspension can be heard when going above speed bumps but nothing too bad about it.

Haven't had the chance to test drive the vehicle but as a passenger in the last 3rd row, I can give it a thumbs up. The 2nd row would be much more comfortable. My brother in law told me he took the car up to 140km/h highest speed and the car has no issues to reach that speed with little struggle. Not too bad for a family mpv. I guess it can go up to 150km/h which is about the safe limit for vehicles of this class and engine capacity.

To be able to maintain 130-140km/h consistently is good enough for a vehicle in this class as it's a good speed for the highways. Good to know it can hit 150km/h consistently too.

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I see some talks about the Alza being underpowered. Well, personally I don't think people who are in the market for this vehicle are looking for a powerful car. The main criteria is cheap, low price and value for money. Even though it may not be as powerful as other MPV with larger capacity engine, it would still be manageable. In other words, the car will still be able to move on the roads or get up to Genting Highlands full load.

The main target of the Alza apart from low price is the comfort of passengers sitting at the 2nd and 3rd row, not so much on the driver wanting a sporty handling or powerful car. That's what I think.

And to further expand on my point, the Alza has proven to be a great MPV for the passengers as the 2nd row has plenty of legroom space and also the seats can be inclined for extra comfort. The passenger at the back seat may feel a bit cramped but still, it is fairly comfortable for people who are around 5'6" or 5'7" max. People who are taller than 5'7" will feel less comfortable sitting at the 3rd row due to reduced legroom and headroom. For passengers sitting at the 2nd row, there is no issue as it's very comfortable, which makes this Alza a great vehicle for long distance journeys to outstation.

Having sat inside this new Alza several times now, I can vouch for the quality and comfort of this vehicle, and in my view it is the best value MPV in the market today which explains why the waiting list is quite long. At below RM70k I don't think you can find another MPV which offers this much.