The Perodua Alza is a

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(MPV) produced by Malaysian car manufacturer

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. The first-generation model, based on the Daihatsu Boon Luminas, was launched in November 2009 as the company's first purpose-built MPV. The second-generation model that was introduced in 2022 is based on the W100 series Daihatsu Xenia. The name "Alza" is derived from the

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verb "alzar", which means "to rise". The name came from an internal competition held amongst Perodua's staff during the car's development phase. __TOC__

First generation (M500; 2009)

The first-generation Alza, which is based on the Daihatsu Boon Luminas or Toyota Passo Sette was launched on 23 November 2009 and sold until 2022.

Second generation (W150; 2022)

The second-generation Alza, which is based on the W100 series Daihatsu Xenia, was introduced in 20 July 2022. Received the "W150" model designation, It is offered in X, H and AV grade levels with the 1.5-litre ''2NR-VE'' engine with D-CVT as the sole powertrain option. ASA 3.0 advanced driver-assistance systems package is standard on all grades. The model received a lower and more driver-oriented suspension settings, which made the Alza sit lower than the Avanza by with a ground clearance of . It is assembled at the Perodua plant alongside the Malaysian market

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