Here's my thought about Perodua Alza...
With the statistics of the GDP in Malaysia, it illustrates the fact that not everyone is able to afford a MPV or even a premium mini-MPV as their daily car. I strongly believe one of the inclination of a family man is to own 7 seaters MPV. Therefore, I think Perodua did this right by introducing the Perodua Alza ‘mini-MPV’ to the domestic market in Malaysia. With the introduction of Alza, it helps Perodua to expand their product offering and market shares which previously limited to small compact car to slightly larger car.
Probably, if you think Toyota Avanza could be your cup of tea. You may now think twice before hand as now you have more choice. Perodua Alza was introduced back in 23 November 2009. During the research and development stage, this car was known as Perodua D46T.
Currently, the Perodua Alza is available in 6 variants – Standard (SX, EZ), Premium (SXi, EZi) and Advanced (GHP, ZHP) with option of 4-Speed Auto or 5-Speed Manual Transmission. All models are fitted with the same 1.5 DOHC 16V DVVT engine (3SZ-VE). The engine churns out only 104PS max at 6,000rpm with a torque of 136Nm @ 4,400rpm. Although the engine is similar to the Toyota Avanza and Rush, the engine output is lesser. But what I am sure of is, the Perodua Alza is definitely more fuel efficient than the Toyota’s as the Alza is built to run on Front Wheel Drive (FWD) instead of Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) with a huge axle at the rear that lead to slightly power loss during the power shifting.
Perodua Alza has finally got something closer to compare with now – the Honda Freed. The overall dimensions of Perodua Alza (L:4205 x W:1695 x H:1620) is not as long, broad or tall as compare to the Freed (L: 4215 x W:1700 x H: 1735). However, both Alza and Freed are reasonably able to fits 7 people but Freed has individual seats on the second row and slightly spacious seats on the third row.
Unfortunately, the Perodua Alza does not have the auto-sliding doors like the Honda Freed. But what the Alza able to offers is a pair of huge rear doors that able to open widely. Some car owners might not like the Alza to park beside their car because Alza’s rear doors are able to open widely which possible dent their car. But the awesome part, the passengers can access to the car easily.
In terms of technology, Honda Freed is more advanced with 5-speed auto transmission and slightly powerful engine with 118PS. In logic maths, you can almost buy 2 units of the Perodua Alza with the price of 1 unit of Honda Freed that design and built for the same purpose.
To fulfil myself with a better article to review the Perodua Alza, I managed to get hands-on with the Perodua Alza EZi for a week. During the time frame, I drove the Alza to work, shop for grocery and driving around with my friends & family. Overall in performance wise, I would say the Alza’s felt livelier than Proton Exora for sure although I got an Automatic Model here. However, it performed what it suppose designed for and I wouldn’t say it is underpowered but is responsive enough for this mini-MPV. But it does feel a little sluggish when is fully loaded with passengers. The Alza’s come with a 42 litres Fuel Tank Capacity. A full tank of RON95 Unleaded Fuel that cost me RM60 takes me approximate 400km.
Apart from performance, moving forward I would say the car is incredibly versatile for all occasion but personally preferred the third row seats to be folded down as flat at all time to gain a huge boot space that is larger than the sedan cars. Whenever you need the third row seats, it is just as easy as one step to pull it up. Not to be surprise, the Alza’s air conditioning is fairly powerful and cooling especially during the night drive. In terms of ride and handling, the Alza’s deliver better than the MyVi as the car doesn’t have much body roll, much comfortable and not bouncy as the ‘light-truck’ replica – Toyota Avanza.
In terms of interior finishing, I like the dark colour theme which looks exclusive. The quality of material on the upper part of the dashboard is nice, but the lower part of the dashboard which grey in colour looks ‘plasticky’. The steering wheel is fully wrapped and stitched with leather and audio controls which makes me felt more exclusive, even the Honda Freed doesn’t have it. Do take note whether you able to accept the Auto gear shifter that affix for the Alza, personally I felt it is fragile and I would be more comfortable with a gated shifter like the one on the Toyota Vios.
For the Alza EZi, the auto gear shifter is on the dashboard and the front seats are having the bench-type which makes this car something special about. The parking brake is not engage by hand but with the left foot instead – like most of the MPV and SUV. Some of you might already know that the Alza comes with Integrated Stereo with Bluetooth. I tried to pair my Nokia E65 and performed “loud and clear”.
According to the specification, all windows are fitted with UV protected glass.
Comparing the Perodua Alza head-to-head with Honda Freed, both cars are built on small car platform. As results both cars having the same Small Turning Radius of 5.2m which making city driving and parking on narrow space effortless. The Perodua Alza is also having rear drums brake too.
One thing in common again for Alza with the Honda Freed is that both are having a lot of Cup holders on-board. This Alza EZi come with 12 cup holders, however I preferred the front cup holders to be mounted near the dashboard instead at the door panels. The rest, I am pretty much happy about.
In conclusion, if you were shopping for Small Passenger Cars (e.g. Perodua MyVi, Hyundai i10), mini-MPV (e.g. Honda Freed) or even larger MPV like Nissan Grand Livina. Do consider the Perodua Alza as part of your list. I am confident that this car able to satisfy you with the balance of space, size and values. Outspokenly, it is a very decent car to own and drive especially for the young family.
Prices are On-The-Road with Insurance for Peninsular Malaysia
Standard
RM 55,490 – Perodua Alza 1.5 SX (M) – Solid
RM 55,990 – Perodua Alza 1.5 SX (M) – Metallic
RM 56,190 – Perodua Alza 1.5 SX (M) – Special Metallic
RM 58,490 – Perodua Alza 1.5 EZ (A) – Solid
RM 58,990 – Perodua Alza 1.5 EZ (A) – Metallic
RM 59,190 – Perodua Alza 1.5 EZ (A) – Special Metallic
Premium
RM 60,490 – Perodua Alza 1.5 SXi (M) – Solid
RM 60,990 – Perodua Alza 1.5 SXi (M) – Metallic
RM 61,190 – Perodua Alza 1.5 SXi (M) – Special Metallic
RM 63,490 – Perodua Alza 1.5 EZi (A) – Solid
RM 63,990 – Perodua Alza 1.5 EZi (A) – Metallic
RM 64,190 – Perodua Alza 1.5 EZi (A) – Special Metallic
Advanced
RM 66,490 – Perodua Alza 1.5 GHP (M) – Solid
RM 66,990 – Perodua Alza 1.5 GHP (M) – Metallic
RM 69,490 – Perodua Alza 1.5 ZHP (A) – Solid
RM 69,990 – Perodua Alza 1.5 ZHP (A) – Metallic
Extra features on Premium edition
1) Dual SRS airbags
2) ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
3) Fog lamps
4) Rear spoiler
5) Audio system with USB and Bluetooth support
6) Steering wheel with audio switches
7) Seat height adjuster
8) Silver colour door armrest
9) Blue illumination meter
10) Higher grade seat cover
11) Higher grade carpet mats
Extra features on Advanced edition on top of Premium edition
1) GPS with reverse camera
2) Leather seat
3) Tinted film
4) Front skirting
5) Rear skirting
6) Side skirting
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Run Your Car on Water.
Let's us save our car fuel...
Car owners feel pressure to pay for higher gasoline prices. It seems that car manufacturers are only beginning to address this problem by a number of hybrid vehicles that run on both gasoline and electricity Address
However, there is an alternative to buying an expensive hybrid. In addition, says the alternative, you can save 40% on your car fuel.
With the right guidance and materials, we can build and install a device that extracts HHO. During the flow of the HHO gas system of your vehicle engine fuel intake. HHO gas is extracted from water by electrolysis.
The explosive and flammability of pure hydrogen powered vehicles are not in the HHO gas engines are feared. HHO Kits Do-it-yourself to create secure small amounts of this gas.
parts water to run on HHO gas cars are found in a hardware store typical structure and can cost less than $ 63. It HHO gas kit instructions tell you where and how to buy parts to assemble them. It can be built and installed by an experienced person minimum, or a hired engineer can be to do the job.
The idea of you is your car with water is not new. Insiders are aware of the possibility for almost 100 years.
Some of the benefits of running your car with HHO:
+ You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year
+ Improve the energy efficiency of your vehicle as much as 40%
+ Save the environment by burning cleaner and releasing exhaust
+ Improve the performance of your car engine
+ Run your car quieter
+ Get a refund from the IRS Change / Credit your car to run on alternative fuels
+ Extend the life of your car engine
is one day where we can fill our tanks for under $ 20 away. People leave their large SUVs gas energy. And GM will stop production of Hummer, thanks a decline in sales due to increasing fuel prices.
Go with the real possibility of gasoline above $ 5 to $ 6 per gallon, we need to save all that fuel and reduce consumption to do. Many people can claim they have already done this with water to power their cars.
Car owners feel pressure to pay for higher gasoline prices. It seems that car manufacturers are only beginning to address this problem by a number of hybrid vehicles that run on both gasoline and electricity Address
However, there is an alternative to buying an expensive hybrid. In addition, says the alternative, you can save 40% on your car fuel.
With the right guidance and materials, we can build and install a device that extracts HHO. During the flow of the HHO gas system of your vehicle engine fuel intake. HHO gas is extracted from water by electrolysis.
The explosive and flammability of pure hydrogen powered vehicles are not in the HHO gas engines are feared. HHO Kits Do-it-yourself to create secure small amounts of this gas.
parts water to run on HHO gas cars are found in a hardware store typical structure and can cost less than $ 63. It HHO gas kit instructions tell you where and how to buy parts to assemble them. It can be built and installed by an experienced person minimum, or a hired engineer can be to do the job.
The idea of you is your car with water is not new. Insiders are aware of the possibility for almost 100 years.
Some of the benefits of running your car with HHO:
+ You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year
+ Improve the energy efficiency of your vehicle as much as 40%
+ Save the environment by burning cleaner and releasing exhaust
+ Improve the performance of your car engine
+ Run your car quieter
+ Get a refund from the IRS Change / Credit your car to run on alternative fuels
+ Extend the life of your car engine
is one day where we can fill our tanks for under $ 20 away. People leave their large SUVs gas energy. And GM will stop production of Hummer, thanks a decline in sales due to increasing fuel prices.
Go with the real possibility of gasoline above $ 5 to $ 6 per gallon, we need to save all that fuel and reduce consumption to do. Many people can claim they have already done this with water to power their cars.
Things you should consider during the test drive of cars...
Does everybody knows what they should do during the test drive of a car? I'm sure there's a lot of people still do not know how to take a good test drive while buying a car.So, let me explain about that...
Test drive is a process to evaluate a car properly. Many people take a test drive insincerely and buy a car but soon they realize that there is a problem and they should have taken test drive seriously. I would like to mention a few details that everyone should take care before buying a new car.
I love to take a test drive of almost all the cars I want on the same day. It helps me compare all of them better. It is always better to find out the dealers name and address and figure out your plan how you going to manage more than a couple of test drive in a single day. So, if you too want the best comparison, check out the nearest dealers in your locality online and plan your test drives.
Most dealers will send some of their executive to accompany you which, in fact, tries to talk to you all the time. They generally do it to distract you from noticing minor problems in the car. They try to direct you to a good route you should take so that you can overlook if that car does not perform well on a bad road. So, make sure you take the car to various types of roads to judge it properly.
You may take any of your friend or a family member so that the dealer executive can be kept busy and you can concentrate on the test drive. Always check if a car is too harsh or comfortable on bad roads, car engine makes extra sound after a certain speed, the car is smooth on most roads, driving is quite safe or not, and how nice the pickup is. Your car should not make extra sound after normal acceleration. A heavy sound indicates the problem with the car engine.
Do you get a good view of the road while driving? It is a very important factor. Moreover, make sure that your car is free from wind noise problem and the quality of the side mirror is good enough. You can't test how a car will respond to an emergency in a test drive. For all these details, contact your car dealer and make sure his details match with the online government reports of the car crash tests.
Finally, a good dealer can help you with choosing a car in the best way. It will be good if you search these dealer online, fix up an appointment with a few of them, and decide what you want.
Test drive is a process to evaluate a car properly. Many people take a test drive insincerely and buy a car but soon they realize that there is a problem and they should have taken test drive seriously. I would like to mention a few details that everyone should take care before buying a new car.
I love to take a test drive of almost all the cars I want on the same day. It helps me compare all of them better. It is always better to find out the dealers name and address and figure out your plan how you going to manage more than a couple of test drive in a single day. So, if you too want the best comparison, check out the nearest dealers in your locality online and plan your test drives.
Most dealers will send some of their executive to accompany you which, in fact, tries to talk to you all the time. They generally do it to distract you from noticing minor problems in the car. They try to direct you to a good route you should take so that you can overlook if that car does not perform well on a bad road. So, make sure you take the car to various types of roads to judge it properly.
You may take any of your friend or a family member so that the dealer executive can be kept busy and you can concentrate on the test drive. Always check if a car is too harsh or comfortable on bad roads, car engine makes extra sound after a certain speed, the car is smooth on most roads, driving is quite safe or not, and how nice the pickup is. Your car should not make extra sound after normal acceleration. A heavy sound indicates the problem with the car engine.
Do you get a good view of the road while driving? It is a very important factor. Moreover, make sure that your car is free from wind noise problem and the quality of the side mirror is good enough. You can't test how a car will respond to an emergency in a test drive. For all these details, contact your car dealer and make sure his details match with the online government reports of the car crash tests.
Finally, a good dealer can help you with choosing a car in the best way. It will be good if you search these dealer online, fix up an appointment with a few of them, and decide what you want.
Driving experience when on the 'Myvi' is like driving a 'Mini Cooper'
Myvi is the best!!
Standing 1,3-liter engine, the "Perodua myvi" remains the first choice when it comes to purchasing a car. Especially at the entrance, most of the "Malay" seem to address this model. I drive myself. And I'll tell you what it's like to drive themselves, after three months.
I think that's the price of RM40, 000 (giving and receiving) for a small car like this is a bit too expensive. But, the more points of myvi spacious inside its compartments. The interior can even respond to a huge foot-6, I think. Your head will never hit the roof more disadvantages.
Driving Experience at the "myvi is like driving a" Mini Cooper. Control, it is to turn more effectively, with his little size. Speaking of the size of the car is to park it relatively easy. Personally, I do not think need to change gears from reverse to drive more than doubled. I think the biggest advantage of a 1.3-liter car, may have the advantage of small size (not the decent power).
You need every 350-400 km for RM60 (give and take "fill petrol RON95). Always busy OverDrive application only when necessary, take the tire inflate 220kPa, with the" myvi "" most of the time on the road, what some of the practices, the statistics are, the price tag is RM60 fuel. For part of overdrive, the car is driven 00-60 miles per hour (Overdrive off). More than speed, I was still running on overdrive. The long lines you can use your "save a lot of myvi. Driving a great distance, like 200 km non-stop refers to a road, half of your tank.
Acceleration for the 'Myvi' is rather "poor. "As he works on the automatic transmission, which could explain. But in most cases I find that the transition to the" OD off means a ton. And I do not rely on this for passing cars. Automatic cars are a little more comfort and are suitable for road trips and traffic jams. Note that I was driving cars with manual transmission 1.3-liter displacement, where the acceleration is force majeure.
Overall for the price, comfort, handling and performance, a test is worthwhile on "myvi. He has his own reasons for one of the top national car here understood in Malaysia. Although I will never understand, the motto says on the back that "Building Cars People First”. Good luck.
Standing 1,3-liter engine, the "Perodua myvi" remains the first choice when it comes to purchasing a car. Especially at the entrance, most of the "Malay" seem to address this model. I drive myself. And I'll tell you what it's like to drive themselves, after three months.
I think that's the price of RM40, 000 (giving and receiving) for a small car like this is a bit too expensive. But, the more points of myvi spacious inside its compartments. The interior can even respond to a huge foot-6, I think. Your head will never hit the roof more disadvantages.
Driving Experience at the "myvi is like driving a" Mini Cooper. Control, it is to turn more effectively, with his little size. Speaking of the size of the car is to park it relatively easy. Personally, I do not think need to change gears from reverse to drive more than doubled. I think the biggest advantage of a 1.3-liter car, may have the advantage of small size (not the decent power).
You need every 350-400 km for RM60 (give and take "fill petrol RON95). Always busy OverDrive application only when necessary, take the tire inflate 220kPa, with the" myvi "" most of the time on the road, what some of the practices, the statistics are, the price tag is RM60 fuel. For part of overdrive, the car is driven 00-60 miles per hour (Overdrive off). More than speed, I was still running on overdrive. The long lines you can use your "save a lot of myvi. Driving a great distance, like 200 km non-stop refers to a road, half of your tank.
Acceleration for the 'Myvi' is rather "poor. "As he works on the automatic transmission, which could explain. But in most cases I find that the transition to the" OD off means a ton. And I do not rely on this for passing cars. Automatic cars are a little more comfort and are suitable for road trips and traffic jams. Note that I was driving cars with manual transmission 1.3-liter displacement, where the acceleration is force majeure.
Overall for the price, comfort, handling and performance, a test is worthwhile on "myvi. He has his own reasons for one of the top national car here understood in Malaysia. Although I will never understand, the motto says on the back that "Building Cars People First”. Good luck.
Facts you need to know about Perodua Myvi
My thoughts about Myvi...
Here’s what I gathered about the new Perodua Myvi. Since the media test drive, alot of things speculated about the Perodua Myvi has been answered by the team at Perodua themselves.
Engine
The 1 liter Myvi which is the Perodua Myvi 1.0SR will be using the EJ-VE 1 liter 3 cylinder DOHC engine, an upgraded version of the EJ-DE 1 liter 3 cylinder DOHC found in the Kenari/Kelisa. When I say upgraded, I mean it comes with DVVT variable valve timing. This EJ-VE DVVT engine is also found in export models of the Perodua Kelisa intended for the UK market.
As a comparison, the 1.3 Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon uses the same K3-VE as our 1.3 Perodua Myvi but the 1.0 Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon uses the 1KR-FE 1.0 engine with variable valve timing instead of the EJ-VE that our 1.0 Perodua Myvi has. This is probably an updated 1 liter engine design as compared to the EJ series that we’re still using.
The 1.3 liter Myvi, available in 4 trim levels (1.3SX, 1.3EZ, 1.3SXi, 1.3EZi) is using the K3-VE engine found in the Kembara DVVT, which has variable valve timing. I suspect YRV Turbo halfcuts with the K3-VET in them will be even more popular now
Power output for the 1 liter EJ-VE is 56hp and the 1.3 liter K3-VE produces 85hp. As a Comparison, the Honda Jazz 1.5 VTEC produces 110hp and the Jazz 1.5 i-DSI produces 87hp too. So you can see, the variable valve timing feature on the K3-VE really makes it comparable to 1.5 liter engines not equipped with any form of variable valve timing.
Transmission/Gearbox
There are manual and automatic transmission available. The manual is a 5-speed while the auto is a 4-speed with overdrive. This should help with the highway cruising fuel consumption.
Specifications/Trim Levels
There are four models available. The prices shown are including insurance.
Model Specs Price
Myvi 1.0SR 1.0, Manual RM41,200
Myvi 1.3SX 1.3, Manual RM44,755/RM45,300
Myvi 1.3EZ 1.3, Auto RM47,781/RM48,300
Myvi 1.3SXi 1.3, Manual, Dual Airbags, ABS RM47,781/RM48,300
Myvi 1.3EZi 1.3, Auto, Dual Airbags, ABS RM50,781/RM51,300
Looks like the price for the 1.3SXi and the 1.3EZ is the same. If you could only afford that much and not the 1.3EZi, would you choose an automatic transmission or the dual airbags and ABS?
The 1.3 cars are available in all seven colours but the 1.0 is only available in black, gold and silver. All the 1.3 versions have 14 inch alloy rims while the 1.0 only has steel rims. Looks like the 1.0SR is the ultra-budget version of the Myvi.
Quality Control Standards
QC, or rather the lack of QC is the problem plaguing Malaysian car manufacturers. Perodua is definitely much better than Proton in terms of quality control. And with recently being commissioned to manufacture the Toyota Avanza for Toyota, it’s factory’s QC had been beefed up so that it matches Toyota’s standards. Defect rates are currently at 0.2, which means 2 defects per 10 cars. This is a huge improvement from rate of 2 to 2.5 per car 10 years ago.
The higher spec Myvi has foglamps on the bumper but the 1.0 model does not. The 1.0 model also has wheelcaps covering the ugly steel rims but the 1.3 model has proper alloy wheels. Oh yes, check out the side mirrors for the Myvi, they have signal lamps on them. Kind of cool Yes, yes, I’m easily amused okay!
Here’s what I gathered about the new Perodua Myvi. Since the media test drive, alot of things speculated about the Perodua Myvi has been answered by the team at Perodua themselves.
Engine
The 1 liter Myvi which is the Perodua Myvi 1.0SR will be using the EJ-VE 1 liter 3 cylinder DOHC engine, an upgraded version of the EJ-DE 1 liter 3 cylinder DOHC found in the Kenari/Kelisa. When I say upgraded, I mean it comes with DVVT variable valve timing. This EJ-VE DVVT engine is also found in export models of the Perodua Kelisa intended for the UK market.
As a comparison, the 1.3 Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon uses the same K3-VE as our 1.3 Perodua Myvi but the 1.0 Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon uses the 1KR-FE 1.0 engine with variable valve timing instead of the EJ-VE that our 1.0 Perodua Myvi has. This is probably an updated 1 liter engine design as compared to the EJ series that we’re still using.
The 1.3 liter Myvi, available in 4 trim levels (1.3SX, 1.3EZ, 1.3SXi, 1.3EZi) is using the K3-VE engine found in the Kembara DVVT, which has variable valve timing. I suspect YRV Turbo halfcuts with the K3-VET in them will be even more popular now
Power output for the 1 liter EJ-VE is 56hp and the 1.3 liter K3-VE produces 85hp. As a Comparison, the Honda Jazz 1.5 VTEC produces 110hp and the Jazz 1.5 i-DSI produces 87hp too. So you can see, the variable valve timing feature on the K3-VE really makes it comparable to 1.5 liter engines not equipped with any form of variable valve timing.
Transmission/Gearbox
There are manual and automatic transmission available. The manual is a 5-speed while the auto is a 4-speed with overdrive. This should help with the highway cruising fuel consumption.
Specifications/Trim Levels
There are four models available. The prices shown are including insurance.
Model Specs Price
Myvi 1.0SR 1.0, Manual RM41,200
Myvi 1.3SX 1.3, Manual RM44,755/RM45,300
Myvi 1.3EZ 1.3, Auto RM47,781/RM48,300
Myvi 1.3SXi 1.3, Manual, Dual Airbags, ABS RM47,781/RM48,300
Myvi 1.3EZi 1.3, Auto, Dual Airbags, ABS RM50,781/RM51,300
Looks like the price for the 1.3SXi and the 1.3EZ is the same. If you could only afford that much and not the 1.3EZi, would you choose an automatic transmission or the dual airbags and ABS?
The 1.3 cars are available in all seven colours but the 1.0 is only available in black, gold and silver. All the 1.3 versions have 14 inch alloy rims while the 1.0 only has steel rims. Looks like the 1.0SR is the ultra-budget version of the Myvi.
Quality Control Standards
QC, or rather the lack of QC is the problem plaguing Malaysian car manufacturers. Perodua is definitely much better than Proton in terms of quality control. And with recently being commissioned to manufacture the Toyota Avanza for Toyota, it’s factory’s QC had been beefed up so that it matches Toyota’s standards. Defect rates are currently at 0.2, which means 2 defects per 10 cars. This is a huge improvement from rate of 2 to 2.5 per car 10 years ago.
The higher spec Myvi has foglamps on the bumper but the 1.0 model does not. The 1.0 model also has wheelcaps covering the ugly steel rims but the 1.3 model has proper alloy wheels. Oh yes, check out the side mirrors for the Myvi, they have signal lamps on them. Kind of cool Yes, yes, I’m easily amused okay!
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