The Perodua MPV, codenamed D46T will be finally launched sometime this month. This MPV is based on the Toyota Passo Sette and Daihatsu Boom Luminas with minor cosmetic changes and probably differences in quality and specifications as well. If you're wondering what does it look like, then you've come to the perfect place. Here are some spyshots or leaked picture taken of the new MPV.
front view
back viewIt does look like a Myvi doesn't it? The most obvious difference between this and the Myvi from the outlooks is most definitely the longer butt. And while looking at the rear of the car, I also can't help but notice that the rear bumper has some Viva-ish and Myvi-ish combo look to it. But I'd prefer the overall look of this car over the Myvi because it looks rather more aggressive.
steering wheel
dashboard and center console
alloy wheels 
under the hoodRumours are that this compact MPV will be named the Perodua Alza. The launch of this model is expected to be at 23rd November and bookings will be available on the 13th November Nationwide.
And finally, a piece of advice now is that you shouldn't be buying a Toyota Avanza anymore because with the launch of this model, which is pretty much the same size as the Avanza and probably cheaper, it would mean that the demand of Avanzas will surely fall and the 2nd hand value of it will also plumet heavily. As for new Avanzas owners out there, I'm so sorry but you'll just have to put up with the pain of driving an old, outdated car instead of having the the excitement of owning a brand new modern car at almost the same price.
And that brings me to this thing that I have to mention. Please note that Perodua is actually under UMW which is also the parent company for Toyota in Malaysia. So the thing is that because both brands are trying to capture markets here, I don't know whether they are suppose to compete with each other but with the cars introduced, it seems like they are conflicting one another. One example would be this new Perodua MPV and the Avanza as both, I presume, are having the same target market. Now, would you buy a new outdated Avanza knowing that you could have a new Alza?
Besides, there is also the case of Perodua Nautica (or notty car?) and the Toyota Rush. As you can see above, both are pretty similar and difference is that the Nautica is a 4WD and the Rush a 2WD but I mean who cares?! I don't think that influences the buyer decision in any way. Pricing wise, the Perodua is at RM90,000 OTR while the Toyota is more or less the same. So the question now is, which would you rather buy? If you ask me, I would most definitely take the Toyota. Why? Brand ma! That's what most people here in Malaysia would say as well. And why would you even pay such an amount for a local brand?! Lucky our consumers here are smart as well because after its launch about 1 and a half year ago, I hardly see any Perodua Nautica on the roads as well. So is that bad marketing and management from Perodua? I would definitely say YES.
And finally, a piece of advice now is that you shouldn't be buying a Toyota Avanza anymore because with the launch of this model, which is pretty much the same size as the Avanza and probably cheaper, it would mean that the demand of Avanzas will surely fall and the 2nd hand value of it will also plumet heavily. As for new Avanzas owners out there, I'm so sorry but you'll just have to put up with the pain of driving an old, outdated car instead of having the the excitement of owning a brand new modern car at almost the same price.
And that brings me to this thing that I have to mention. Please note that Perodua is actually under UMW which is also the parent company for Toyota in Malaysia. So the thing is that because both brands are trying to capture markets here, I don't know whether they are suppose to compete with each other but with the cars introduced, it seems like they are conflicting one another. One example would be this new Perodua MPV and the Avanza as both, I presume, are having the same target market. Now, would you buy a new outdated Avanza knowing that you could have a new Alza?
Besides, there is also the case of Perodua Nautica (or notty car?) and the Toyota Rush. As you can see above, both are pretty similar and difference is that the Nautica is a 4WD and the Rush a 2WD but I mean who cares?! I don't think that influences the buyer decision in any way. Pricing wise, the Perodua is at RM90,000 OTR while the Toyota is more or less the same. So the question now is, which would you rather buy? If you ask me, I would most definitely take the Toyota. Why? Brand ma! That's what most people here in Malaysia would say as well. And why would you even pay such an amount for a local brand?! Lucky our consumers here are smart as well because after its launch about 1 and a half year ago, I hardly see any Perodua Nautica on the roads as well. So is that bad marketing and management from Perodua? I would definitely say YES.
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