In Cars, Local News, Perodua / By Gerard Lye / 24 August 2022 10:16 am / 21 comments
The second-generation Perodua Alza is the latest in the carmaker’s line-up to be powered by the 2NR-VE engine, which is also used by the current Myvi and Aruz. The 2NR-VE is a 1.5 litre DOHC naturally-aspirated four-cylinder with Dual VVT-i, and while it is shared by the three models, the outputs to differ slightly.
Of the three, the Alza’s engine has the highest outputs at 106 PS (105 hp or 78 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. This is followed by the Myvi that serves up 103 PS (102 hp or 76 kW) and 137 Nm and the Aruz at 102 PS (101 hp or 75 kW) and 133 Nm. In terms of transmissions, both the Alza and Myvi feature a D-CVT that drives the front wheels, but the Aruz is rear-wheel drive and comes with a four-speed automatic instead.
In this post, we’re examining how much it’ll cost to maintain the Alza over five years or 100,000 km relative to the Myvi and Aruz. For additional point of comparison, we’re also bringing in the Ativa with its 1KR-VET 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder mill and D-CVT, which does overlap with the Alza and Aruz when it comes to price, as well as the original Alza that has the older 3SZ-VE 1.5 litre engine and 4AT.
As usual, some housekeeping is in order before we proceed. Firstly, the models mentioned are obviously aimed at different audiences, so this post is purely to show how much it’ll cost to maintain each of the four models that Perodua customers with a slightly larger budget may be considering. If you’re looking for a maintenance cost comparison involving the Alza and its rivals, we’ve already done one with the Mitsubishi Xpander and Honda BR-V which you can check out here.
Secondly, all the figures in these tables are pulled from the official maintenance schedules that are readily available at Perodua’s website at the time of writing. All good and clear? Let’s dive right in.
As you can see, the cost of maintain the Alza over five years/100,000 km doesn’t differ significantly from its stablemates. Compared to the Aruz, the seven-seat MPV is RM81.55 more costly to maintain, while the gulf widens to RM216.86 against the Myvi.
2022 Perodua Alza maintenance schedule; click to enlarge
The Ativa is the costliest to maintain of the bunch, although by only an extra RM17.04 compared to the Alza. It should be noted that divided over five years, these differences are largely negligible. In the case of the first-generation Alza, the OG is the cheapest to the bunch when it comes to scheduled maintenance, although the sum climbs to RM3,481.06 when all optional Pro Care items are included (RM660.70).
Looking at the itemised schedules, the costs of the engine oil (fully synthetic), oil filter and brake fluid used by the new Alza, Myvi, Aruz and Ativa are identical, with the exception of the old Alza that uses a more affordable semi-synthetic engine oil. The new Alza’s engine drain plug gasket is the costliest too, although it doesn’t require a coolant top up within a five-year/100,000-km ownership period like its siblings.
When it comes to big-ticket items, the Alza, Myvi and Aruz require new iridium spark plugs at 60 months/100,000 km at a cost of RM220.40, which is a lot less than the Ativa’s spark plugs that cost RM471.90. The previous Aruz’s spark plugs are changed every 12 months/20,000 km, which costs RM302 in total over 100,000 km/60 months. All the D-CVT-equipped models also get their transmission fluids changed at the same point, which is priced at RM101.30 inclusive of the drain plug gasket. Meanwhile, the 4AT models (Aruz and old Alza) need two transmission fluid changes every 40,000 km/24 months.
2021 Perodua Aruz maintenance schedule; click to enlarge
The rear-wheel drive Aruz’s driveline requires the lubricants for the four-speed automatic and rear differential changed twice over five years at two-year/40,000-km intervals, with each time costing RM151.50. The Aruz does require less frequent cabin filter replacements (every 18 months/30,000 km), which does offset the maintenance cost.
The Aruz’s official service schedule also lists Pro Care service items that are optional. These include air filter (for the engine) and brake fluid changes at 12 months/20,000 km; 36 months/60,000 km; and 60 months/100,000 km, along with tyre alignment, balancing and rotation ever 12 months/20,000 km. There’s also a spark plug change at 30 months/50,000 km. Including all the Pro Care options across five years will add RM738.10 to the Aruz’s maintenance bill.
As always, there’s more to overall running costs beyond the visits to the service centre. For instance, road tax differs between SUVs and non-SUVs. The Alza and Myvi are RM90 yearly, but it’s RM120 for the Aruz and just RM20 for the Ativa.
2022 Perodua Myvi maintenance schedule (top), 2021 Perodua Ativa (bottom); click to enlarge
There’s also the matter of consumables like tyres, which can differ wildly in price according to wheel sizes. The Alza’s wheels range between 15 and 16 inches in size, it’s between 14 and 15 inches for the Myvi. As for the SUVs, the Ativa’s alloys start at 16 inches and go up to 17 inches, with the latter being the standard for the Aruz.
Brakes are another consumable too, and the Ativa, Myvi and Aruz use front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. This is also true of the Alza, although the top-spec variant of the MPV comes with front and rear disc brakes to go along with its first-for-a-Perodua electronic parking brake.
Adding to this is fuel consumption, which differs based on driving style. Referring to Perodua’s official claimed fuel consumption figures, the Myvi is the most economical of the four models compared here, delivering 21.1 km/l according to the ECE standard, followed by the Ativa (18.9 km/l) and Aruz (15.6 km/l). The Alza according to the NEDC will do 18.9 km/l, or 22 km/l in the Malaysian Driving Cycle.
2018 Perodua Alza AT maintenance schedule; click to enlarge
In terms of actual pricing, the Alza goes for between RM62,500-RM75,500, while the Aruz is from RM72,900-RM77,900, the Ativa from RM62,500-RM72,600, and the Myvi (with the 2NR-VE) is from RM50,900-RM59,900. The old Alza was priced from RM52,661 to RM60,525, if you discount the sub-RM50k manual version.
So, there you have it. The new Alza is costlier than its predecessor to maintain over five years/100,000 km, although the total cost doesn’t differ that much from Perodua models being sold today, which is good to know if you’re considering any of the four current models compared here. Thoughts?
Wow the new Alza 2022 Engine Drain Plug Gasket must be made of some superior silicone / carbon fiber which they even dare to charge almost 8x when compared to its other offerings of the Same Engine? – Wow aren’t we astounded by businesses ridiculousness.
P2 scamming rakyat dulu, kini, dan selamanya
See it as the Grab of car market. When young it was cheap to use, rakyat was happy. Now it became big seller they turn around to scalp customers kaw kaw. People are foolish to still support this unethical business practice.
Copy paste: “too greedy lah poodooa.”
Perodua..your cars r a delight to drive.Just easy to maintain.Plenty of original n compatible brands for spare parts. However,there’s only one main complaint. Pe rodua..the name is too odd and out of place. PERTAMA…PERTAMA..THATS BETTER.
Top 10 Reasons why new Alza will always be the best MPV ever!
1. No repeating OCH hose bocor this, bocor that 2. Proven quality materials follow strict Japanese standards and work ethics 3. Proven efficient fuel economy engine 22km/liter 4. Proven reliable DCVT gearbox with no crazy jerking and scooter whining noise 5. Proven durable Toyo tyres (not some generic brand that sounds like a map or King Kong) 6. Top notch standard safety features 6 airbags, AES AEB, Lane departure warning etc 7. Always ready-stock spare parts for peace of mind, car no need sleep 1 year at service centre 8. Which means no headache, mental stress and can sleep soundly worry-free every night sweet dreams 9. Very high resale value, very low regret value (both also RV) 10. Turn signal stick on right hand side, simple logic common sense
According to Raja Celup,Alza is best..ya..get all those huge size T Rex,Brancosaurus,stuff as many as possible into the Alza…sure changgih..ada gaya,mutu,keunggulan.Prehistoric ..Jurassic experiment.
Are you hater or what? Hello anybody home?
Exora come from DRB work ethics which is acknowledge by VW is better than Wolfsburg abams, got enough airbags already that meets customer demands, spacious rear seats no need cram inside like Alza, full ESC and well proven chassis and engine. Solid molid mantap tegap and Taxi drivers favourite MPV unlike unreliable Alza.
Top 10 Reasons why new Alza will always be the best MPV ever!
1. No repeating OCH hose bocor this, bocor that – keyword “repeating”, means will still have.
2. Proven quality materials follow strict Japanese standards and work ethics – ehh what? Then explain those Japanese brands that you bash all the time.
3. Proven efficient fuel economy engine 22km/liter – nope! even with other p2 car models, nobody can vouch for this. Even me who drive 1.0 Axia.
4. Proven reliable DCVT gearbox with no crazy jerking and scooter whining noise – first time hearing this.
5. Proven durable Toyo tyres (not some generic brand that sounds like a map or King Kong) – Heck, all tyre brands are proven durable if Malaysia road is in excellent shape and drivers don’t road rage all the time.
6. Top notch standard safety features 6 airbags, AES AEB, Lane departure warning etc – not the only car have but give chance la, maybe first ever under 80k price.
7. Always ready-stock spare parts for peace of mind, car no need sleep 1 year at service centre – you spoke like you know how many ready-stock P2 have so can assume you’re the one keeping their data?
8. Which means no headache, mental stress and can sleep soundly worry-free every night sweet dreams – No such thing, there are things that we can’t control like your tyre might hit a sharp rock and severely damaged or you park under a tree for shade but end up the tree falling on your car during a storm etc.
9. Very high resale value, very low regret value (both also RV) – Funny, in the Veloz article, many people defend the 20k more price and said it’s got higher resale value than this Alza. And by the way, this is also considered as a subjective matter (much like the car design). Not everyone looking to resale so high RV is irrelevant.
10. Turn signal stick on right hand side, simple logic common sense – Again, a subjective matter. If you ask me, I don’t mind where it is. For examply, if in the future I’ll buy a Proton, it will take me just moment to familiarize myself with the stalk position. Much like last time when I change from Proton to all three of my Perodua in the span of 12 years.
Read between the lines of his message. Proton signal stalk on left is similar to conti cars. Basically what he meant was owning Proton will make one aim to get higher in life and finally achieve to owning a conti. Owning a Perodua just breeds mediocrity and wants people to stay poor so they could continue buying peroduas. See the contrast between owning Proton and owning Perodua, between being successful and being mediocre for life.
Raja Ciplak admitted owning Axia so you’re implying your own macai also a mediocre for life. Lmao! Kah kah kah!
Can our resident P2 salesman answer that disgruntled customer grouses below? Ada bran?
Maimun Tanjong Ramputan ,Doc on call…pls register,admit yourself. You have delusional psychiatric condition.
What rakyat wants in a people mover is power (Exora> Alza), space (Exora>Alza), dependability (Exora>Alza) and longevity (Exora>Alza). Previous Alza owners now fruss where to get spareparts for their cars as new car is not using samesame while Exora customers from 2009 still can rely on getting brand new spares via Proton SC. 14 years of brand new parts, manada kereta with such longevity that can still get brand new spareparts for the whole car! This helps maintain brand loyalty as in that same period other brands tukar how many times until cannot get spareparts for older cars, those owners will have to sell off their cars if they cannot get parts to maintain them anymore!
By next year P2 SC will say “Sorry bro we don’t carry your 2021 Alza bumper spareparts since we change to new Alza”. Macam mana boleh only 2 years old car oredi obsoleted boleh buang dalam tong sampah!
Now with rakyat suffering due to global inflation and RM falling, it is not the time to buy cars that will be obsoleted so soon. Be smart and buy cars with proven long lasting lifetime that has history of 14 years guaranteed brand new spareparts and not another that will get obsoleted within a year. Wise and cost concious rakyats will buy Exora, those who are not so smart and with money to waste will buy this Alza.
Before P2 sell new Alza can they tell me what are they going to do with my booking for old Alza which was pending since Jan 2022? The car never came despite me having to go chase them every week and yet now they want push the new car but I never wanted this version or its higher price tag.
If P2 can offer me the NEW Alza at OLD Alza price then I may consider otherwise I have to insist P2 give me the OLD Alza that I paid booking for. If P2 stays silent I will bring my case to Consumer Tribunal.
So much for customer service this crap shit leaving a bad taste in my mouth. If I have a choice in future, sorry but no more P2 for me.
You still want 2 airbags 7 seater kosong spec? You can choose Exora, Spander Or used car marker, plenty.
Bro, people want buy Alza as it was cheaper. People support P2 but P2 not support the people, why so arrogant now they are big. This is not right and P2 must do justice for @Angry Customer
too greedy lah poodooa. now the Alza’s price is essentially the same as the Exora. the Exora is an even bigger car, more premium and spacious. i dont see any other brands put pricing like this. Also suddenly there’s a surge of Aruz & Ativa’s stock. whether buyer cancel, or poodooa/dealer hold stock.
What you expect from them?
Why is the engine drain plug gasket price for the new Alza is so ridiculously higher priced and needs replacement everytime?
They use different gasket for same engine? Can we choose to use the same gasket for the other models?
I’ve got an idea.. let’s take this parts list, print it out and cross things that we don’t think should be changed in that service interval. Then for those we need, let’s suggest cheaper (and some more maybe better) alternatives. Then, we go buy them, do the service ourselves (if you want to save on labour charge) or get your own choice of service centre to do it. I know, I know, warranty will be void.. or is it?
Alza no need change timing belt save rm800. But eco idle thingy battery will cost rm500+-. Dcvt means u must go back to service center to change but rm100+ not that bad. Proton cvt cost rm600 per change. If u wan a “ordinary” pocket friendly car, look for myvi previous gen or a vios 2nd gen.
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