FUEL PRICE AFTER MAY

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 – The mechanism for fuel pricing in Malaysia has finally been finalized and controlled under one mechanism, which also takes the high and lower income group people into consideration, according to Finance Trade Minister Tan Sri Anuar Ali.

“From May 1, the fuel will be pegged at RM 3.90 per litre for RON97, while RON95 will increase to RM 3.70 per litre. However, the prices of national-made vehicles will be lowered by at least 40 percent. For example, a full-spec family sedan Proton Persona 1.6 litre engine will cost around RM 23,000.00 excluding road tax and insurance. Import tax and excise duty will be revised to only 30 percent, from the current 200 percent. Imported vehicles such as the new Toyota Camry 2.4 litre engine will cost around RM 65,000.00.” he said.

The mechanics has been said to be undertaken by a team of experts from Australia and Canada who were earlier briefed on the issue of subsidy in this country, whereas after consideration by the transport minister, they have signed the constitution that the system will be made on May 1, the day it goes into effect.

Under the new system, there will be a major effect on the existing consumers who have already purchased a vehicle and to those who are in the midst of repaying the loan of their vehicle to their financial institutions.

Ahmad Tajuddin said the government might also re-introduce a cash return annually to Malaysians who own a 1,500 cc and below vehicle. The amount have yet to be decided but he assured that the amount will compensate the price of fuel by at least half to eligible Malaysians based on bumi quota.
– SkyNet News Asia

PERODUA REMAINS IN POLE POSITION

The 2009 volume was the second highest in Perodua's history. The best year was 2008 when it sold 176,400 units for a 30.5 per cent share of the market.

Perodua's new managing director Aminar Rashid Salleh said 2010 could be another record-breaking year for the company.

"We are targeting more than 176,000 units in 2010 driven by the new Alza as well as the ever popular Myvi and Viva," he said at a media luncheon in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Aminar Rashid, who was in his 19th day in office, said Perodua performed "considerably well" last year, with a 0.4 per cent drop in sales despite the global economic downturn.

The overall market, meanwhile, contracted by 2 per cent, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association data released yesterday.

Perodua has so far received 18,000 bookings for the Alza since its launch on November 23 last year, with a three-month waiting list.

Sales of the Myvi breached 90,000 units in 2009, while the Viva volume was about 60,000 units.

Meanwhile, national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd also saw its market share grow to 27.6 per cent last year from 25.9 per cent in 2008, after selling 148,031 units.

Toyota had the third highest sales volume at 81,785 units, down from 101,627 units in the previous year.

Honda was next with 38,783 units, up from 32,477 units previously. This enabled it to increase its market share to 7.2 per cent from 5.9 per cent.

Nissan was the fifth highest with a volume of 31,493 units, up from 30,644 units. Its share of the market rose to 5.9 per cent from 5.6 per cent before.

Rounding up the top 10 brands were Naza, Mitsubishi, Inokom, Isuzu and Suzuki.-BUSINESS TIME

PERODUA CONFIDENT CAR SALES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY AFTA

KUANTAN: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is confident that its car sales will not be affected when the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta) comes into effect.

Its managing director Datuk Syed Abdul Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar said that most of its customers were first-time car buyers who had just started working or were upgrading from motorcycles.

He said the most popular Perodua models were priced below RM60,000 per unit, which was affordable to many Malaysians.

“There were a lot of bookings for Alza following its launch recently, and there are some 15,000 buyers on the waiting list.

“This showed that, despite the less-than-favourable economic situation, people are buying because we offer comfortable and economical cars at low prices,” he said.

Delivery time for the cars was now three months, he added.

He was speaking to reporters after handing over 13 robotic arms to Universiti Malaysia Pahang here.

The equipment was used in the production of the Kelisa, Kancil and Kenari models and is no longer needed as Perodua has a new set of robotic arms.

The donated equipment will be used by engineering students.

Also present at the ceremony were UMP chairman Datuk Mohd Hilmey Mohd Taib and vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Daing Nasir Ibrahim.

Syed Abdul Hafiz said that Perodua used 90% local content in its cars. - BERNAMA

PERODUA EYES HIGHER SALES IN 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Perodua hopes to sell 176,000 vehicles this year from 166,700 units last year, a growth of 5.6 per cent, said its managing director Aminar Rashid Salleh today.

He said the anticipated stronger sales would be driven by the new ALZA model, and its main stays, Myvi and ViVA, against a backdrop of a 5.0 per cent economic growth forecast by the Economic Planning Unit in the Prime Minister’s Department.

Speaking at a pre-Chinese New Year luncheon here, Aminar Rashid, who assumed his present position this year after being the executive director and head of the strategic marketing group at UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd, said the ALZA, launched on Nov 23 last year, had so far received 18,000 bookings and the current waiting period is about three months. “We intend to reduce the waiting period to two months,” he said.

Aminar Rashid also revealed that interest for the Myvi and ViVA continued to be strong at 7,600 units and 5,700 units a month currently.

He said Perodua would not introduce any new model this year but will introduce enhancements to its existing models where the emphasis will be on “going back to the basics to bring about greater customer satisfaction.”

Referring to its sales last year, he said it was the second highest in the company’s history and attributed them to the government’s RM67 billion stimulus packages.

He said the scrap scheme for old cars above 10 years old alone brought in sales of 20,000 new cars for Perodua. Perodua’s sales last year accounted for 31.3 per cent of the total market compared to 176,400 units or 30.5 per cent of the total market in 2008.

On after-sales-service, Aminar Rashid said the company recorded a 16 per cent rise in service intakes of 1.59 million vehicles from 1.37 million vehicles in 2008 as a result of higher car sales, improved efficiency at service outlets and new branches.

He said Perodua’s parts division chalked up a 23 per cent increase in sales to RM200 million last year. — Bernama

PERODUA ALZA BROCHURE

A BASIC GUIDE TO SKID CONTROL

This infos applies for those who are a manual tranny users.
Auto tranny owners please use your HOLD button when the time comes.

Skidding can be defined as the loss of traction between a vehicle’s tires and the road surface due to the forces acting on the vehicle. Most skids are caused by driver error, although only about 15% of accidents are the direct result of a vehicle skidding. Skids occurring in other accidents are usually the result of last minute action, by the driver, when faced with a crisis ahead rather than actually causing an accident. Skids can occur both in the dry and wet as well as icy conditions, however, the chances of losing control and having an accident increase by 50% in the wet.

The main causes of skidding are as follows:

harsh or sudden acceleration

excessive of sudden braking

coarse or jerky steering movements
The effects of the above will be enhanced by speed. Combining these effects with non-recognition of adverse road and weather conditions will create problems for the driver.

The main types of skid that a driver could encounter on the public highway fall into three categories.
1.The front wheel skid.
2.The rear wheel skid.
3.The four wheel skid.

Preventive Measures
As well as the recognition of adverse road and weather conditions as a means of preventing skids from occurring, there are a number of other defensive actions that the driver can take.
Accelerate gently as opposed to harshly and in a straight line wherever possible.

Treat all braking operations in the same manner as acceleration.

If conditions are adverse, delicate use of foot controls and gentle shallow movements of the steering wheel are called for.

Ensure that the vehicle’s position, speed and gear are correct before entering and negotiating the hazard.

Reduce speed in good time if conditions show any sign of deterioration.

Make sure the vehicle is correctly maintained, especially that tire pressures are correct and the tires are in good condition. Also have the vehicle’s shock absorbers professionally checked; they are all that is holding you on the road.

If conditions look at all treacherous, allow extra time for the journey.

The Front Wheel Skid
The front wheel skid Characteristics
The car tends to take a course outside of the expected course that the driver has steered (understeer); see figure 1.

Cause
Excess speed on entry to a hazard i.e. a corner or bend, or sudden braking to reduce the speed when negotiating the hazard. Both of these actions will have the effect of destabilising the vehicle making it more vulnerable to a loss of control.

Remedy
The inclination is to turn the steering wheel further to counteract the understeer. Should adhesion to the road surface be just within the limits, then adding a little more steering may be enough to counter the problem. If not, remove the cause by taking the right foot off the brake or accelerator pedal and fully depressing the clutch pedal, and if necessary reduce some of the steering; these actions should be simultaneous. The vehicle should now start regaining traction, but be prepared for the steering to “snatch” when the vehicle gets back onto a less slippery surface. If the loss of control is exceptionally severe, then following the above action plus straightening the steering momentarily, to allow the front wheels to regain traction, and then steering gently back onto the original course will help to regain control.

The Rear Wheel Skid
The rear wheel skid Characteristics
The rear of vehicle swings out of line and gives the impression of trying to overtake the front (oversteer); see figure 2.

Cause
As with the front wheel skid, excessive speed into the hazard and sudden braking or acceleration with a rear wheel drive vehicle, destabilising the vehicle, are the main causes of this skid.

Remedy
Again take the right foot off the accelerator or brake and depress the clutch, then steer in the direction that the back of the vehicle is sliding (steer into the skid). Beware of correcting the steering too much as this may cause the vehicle to slide back in the opposite direction. As with the front wheel skid, these actions should be simultaneous, to prevent the back of the vehicle from building up too much momentum and sliding out of control.

The Four Wheel Skid
The four wheel skid Characteristics
All four wheels have locked up and the vehicle is sliding in the direction that the forward momentum is carrying it, with no directional control; see figure 3. It should be noted that both front and rear wheel skids, if unchecked sufficiently early, can develop into four wheel skids.

Cause
Harsh or sudden braking has caused the wheels to lock. A sensation of increase in the vehicle’s speed often occurs.

Remedy
To achieve directional control, depress the clutch and rhythmically pump the brake pedal (cadence braking). This allows the brakes to lock and unlock. While they are unlocked, any movement of the steering wheel will have a positive effect. This is basically the same principle that ABS braking systems work on.

Why Follow These Actions?
In each case the cause can be removed by taking the foot off the accelerator or brake and depressing the clutch. The reasons are as follows:
By decelerating, the vehicle’s speed is lowered, which in turn will start to reduce the magnitude of the skid.

Relaxation of the pressure on the brake pedal will unlock the wheels and allow the tires to regain traction, enabling the vehicle to be steered.

Depressing the clutch pedal has 3 beneficial effects:
The engine will not stall, enabling the vehicle to be moved quickly from the danger area.

The link between engine (providing power) and transmission is broken; there is no drive to any of the wheels, therefore the vehicle is no longer a front, rear or four wheel drive model.

A very slippery surface can cause the drive to lock up which in turn causes the wheels to lock, keeping the vehicle in a skid situation.

9 WAYS TO INCREASE ENGINE POWER

Engine power can be increased by good tuning of the fuel mixture, proper ignition timing for the engine and fuel combination you will use, properly adjusted plugs of the correct heat range, a good dual exhaust system, a clean and efficient air intake system to the carb, proper operating carb, and good engine condition. If the engine is to be overhauled, do it exactly like the shop manuals specify. Relatively minor changes in cam selection, fuel mixture, ignition timing and advance, rear end gear ratio, compression ratios, and carb type can provide some performance increase without substantially degrading driveability. However, large changes to any part of this balanced setup will almost always cause a loss in actual measured performance. The advantages to this approach include reasonable cost, noticeably better performance in normal driving, and measurably quicker times at the drag strip.

1. INCREASE DISPLACEMENT
More displacement means more power because you can burn more gas during each revolution of the engine. You can increase displacement by making the cylinders bigger. As displacement is a function of an engine's bore and stroke, one can either increase the bore (widening the cylinder chamber) or increase the stroke or both. Increasing the bore is usually easier and cheaper.

2. INCREASE THE COMPRESSION RATIO
Increasing the compression ratio produces more power by creating a larger "explosion." However, the more you compress the air/fuel mixture, the more likely it is to spontaneously burst into flame (prior to the spark plug igniting it). The use of higher octane gasolines prevent this early combustion.

3. STUFF MORE AIR INTO EACH CYLINDER
Increasing the amount of air (and therefore fuel) into a cylinder of a given size, increases the amount of power from the cylinder (in the same way that you would by increasing the size of the cylinder). Turbo chargers and super chargers pressurize the incoming air to effectively cram more air into a cylinder.

4. COOL THE INCOMING AIR
Compressing air raises its temperature. You would like to have the coolest air possible in the cylinder because the hotter the air is the less it will expand when combustion takes place. The most common method is to draw cooler air from outside of the engine compartment, usually through the use of hood scoops. Therefore, "Ram Air" systems generally are design to draw in cooler outside air, rather than truly "ramming" the air into the engine. In addition, many turbo charged and super charged cars have an intercooler which is a special radiator through which the compressed air passes to cool it off before it enters the cylinder.

5. LET AIR COME IN MORE EASILY
As a piston moves down in the intake stroke, air resistance can rob power from the engine. Air resistance can be lessened dramatically by putting two intake valves in each cylinder. Some newer cars are also using polished intake manifolds to eliminate air resistance there. Bigger air filters or more efficient air filters (such as K&N Filters) can also improve air flow.

6. LET EXHAUST EXIT MORE EASILY
If air resistance makes it hard for exhaust to exit a cylinder, it robs the engine of power. Air resistance can be lessened by adding a second exhaust valve to each cylinder (a car with 2 intake and 2 exhaust values has 4 valves per cylinder, which improves performance). If the exhaust pipe is too small or the muffler has a lot of air resistance then this can cause back-pressure which has the same effect. High-performance exhaust systems use headers, big tail pipes and free-flowing mufflers to eliminate back-pressure in the exhaust system. Dual Exhaust systems improve the flow of exhaust by having two exhaust pipes instead of one.

7. MAKE EVERYTHING LIGHTER
Lightweight engine parts help the engine perform better. Most engine parts are made of iron - which is cheap but heavy. Switching to Aluminum parts is a bit more expensive, but can reduce engine weight by up to 100 lbs. In addition to losing weight in the best place (up front and up high), lightweight engine parts results in a more efficient engine. For example, aluminum pistons are more efficient because each time a piston changes direction it uses up energy to stop the travel in one direction and start it in another. The lighter the piston, the less energy it takes.

8. INJECT THE FUEL
Fuel injection allows very precise metering of fuel to each cylinder. This improves performance and fuel economy.

9. KEEP IT IN TUNE
Even the most powerful engine will not perform if it is not properly tuned. Tuning an engine is an art and involves fine-tuning the carbs, distributor, timing belts, and other engine internals to achieve the best performance over the RPM band.


6 WAYS TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE

Increasing power is just one side of the coin. Optimizing the use of that power is the other. Here are some tips to best utilize that power.

1. LEARN HOW TO DRIVE CORRECTLY
No modification to your engine or car will result in a greater performance improvement than training your self how to drive correctly. Whether it is on the drag strip or through a road course, driver skill is the most important factor between winning and losing. So practice and constantly try to improve.

2. LOSE WEIGHT
Vehicle weight hurts all areas of performance: acceleration, top speed, and handling. Replacing heavy pieces with lighter pieces or removing some pieces all together will greatly improve vehicle performance. For every 100 lbs. of weight loss, your quarter mile time will drop by 0.1 seconds.

3. INCREASE TRACTION
For maximum acceleration, traction is key. Larger diameter and wider wheels and tires will improve traction and greatly improve your launch times and thus quarter mile times. For drag strip runs, consider drag slicks to maximize traction.

4. REAR END
Also consider the rear end for maximizing traction. Adjust your suspension to ensure that the weight transfer upon launch cleanly puts the weight over the rear tires. Also, adding a differential (especially a locking one) will defintely help your launch. Performance differentials are usually in the 3.90 to 4.11:1 range.

5. BETTER AERODYNAMICS
The aerodynamics of the vehicle only comes into play at high speeds. However, for truly fast cars, the right combination of functional spoilers (front and rear), and underbody modifications that reduce the car's drag coefficient and increase the downforce on the rear of the car will help. Note that on most street cars (going less than 125 mph +), most body pieces just add weight and increase aerodynamic drag, thereby slowing your car.

6. BETTER BRAKES
Don't forget stopping your car. Replace your tired drum brakes with disc brakes and/or install performance brake pads. Never skimp on your brakes - they could save your life.

COMMON MISTAKES

Unfortunately, the usual approach to increased power consisting of installing a larger cam, race manifold and carb, big tube headers, etc., will always degrade low end power, and if you are really lucky, some increase of power may occur at the upper RPM range. Unfortunately, to utilize it, you would then have to run your engine to top RPM in every gear, because low-end power will always be lost with such changes. The engine will no longer idle properly, will waste fuel, probably overheat, and generally be difficult to drive in city driving.

Also note that there is no mention of light weight rods, light weight or other types of trick pistons, super mega ignition systems, huge headers, big cams, race intake manifolds, 1000 CFM carburetors, align boring, porting or even hardened valve seats! These kinds of changes or modifications might help the performance and reliability of high RPM race engines, but are not necessary and will not help performance on stock type engines operated in the factory designed RPM range.

Remember, if you add something that doesn't improve performance, all it is adding is weight and cost. 95% of body pieces fall into this category.

PERODUA SMART ASSIST

WHENEVER, WHEREVER YOUR VEHICLE GOES DOWN…
… Perodua Smart Assist takes over, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Breakdowns are inevitable – whether it’s a punctured tyre, flat battery or over-heating problem, our breakdown team is ever ready to come to your rescue.

Introduced in January 2003, Perodua Smart Assist (PSA) is a breakdown service extended to all new Perodua owners for a period of one year. Now you can travel with peace of mind !!

Call 1-800-88-5555 today.
“One Call Does It All”


-24 Hour Call Centre Service
In the event of a breakdown members are required to call the toll free number, 1-800-88-5555. The call centre will dispatch a rescue team to the location of the vehicle. This service is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Breakdown and Roadside Assistance
Our rescue team will assist members for minor problems. Should towing be required,
the vehicle will be towed to the nearest Perodua Workshop.

Free Towing Services (to the nearest Perodua Workshop)
PSA shall provide free towing to the nearest Perodua Workshop as follows:-

* All gazetted roads on West Malaysia;
* Within 80km (to and from base) of the following towns in East Malaysia
o Sarawak – Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Bintulu
o Sabah – Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Semporna, Federal Territory of Labuan.

Exclusion:-
Non-Gazzetted and estate roads and islands of Malaysia except Pulau Pinang and Pulau Langkawi.

Battery/Home Delivery Services
PSA can arrange for a new battery to be delivered to the location of the breakdown and install it into the members car. The cost of the battery is chargeable to the member at market price depending on the brand and type. This service is available in major towns.

Emergency Evacuation Services
PSA shall arrange for medical evacuation of the member or the members’ authorized driver, from the scene of the accident to any hospital or medical center by road ambulance or by any other appropriate means of transportation. Such expenses are however borne by the member.

Emergency Information Transmission
PSA will contact for free, the members immediate family within the country and keep them informed of any development in the event of an injury, death or hospitalization due to an accident.

Emergency Medical Services
1. PSA member or its authorised driver is eligible for Emergency Medical Services, provided always that the claim for the Emergency Medical Services Benefit in a particular year of membership is only made by one (1) person per Perodua vehicle.
2. The Emergency Medical Benefit by PSA will be in the form of reimbursement of the hospitalization fees up to RM150 a day, limited 5 days maximum (outpatient treatment shall not be covered). The member must provide evidence that he/she is warded for the injuries suffered arising from an accident whilst driving his car, provided the car is being repaired by Perodua Workshop. The hospitalization fees shall include the room and board charges, medical and surgery cost due to injuries suffered in the accident.

Legal Advice
PSA shall provide free advice on legal matters arising out of accidents or road usage but the cost of engaging a solicitor to take legal action and appearing in court are to be borne by the member.

Assistance on 3rd Party Claims
PSA shall assist the member in his claim against third parties responsible for the damage to his car arising from an accident on the road, provided the car is repaired by the workshop.

Alternative Transport Assistance
The Member shall be given free transport to any destination if the tow truck driver is heading the same way while attending to or returning from the scene of breakdown.

Car Rental Services
1. If accident occurs out of the state or 100km from customer’s place of residence, the member still entitled for a subsidy on car rental for a maximum amount of RM200 per incident. Subject to the following conditions:-

* Vehicle is repaired at Perodua Workshop.
* Members must rent a car during the duration of which the car is repaired at Perodua Workshop.
* Cost of repair is RM3500 or above.

2. The member shall submit the above claim to Perodua for reimbursement purposes. Subject to the following conditions:-

* Rental agreement.
* Official receipt from the rental company.
* Police report.
* Repair Order (From Perodua).

3. Discounts up to 30% will be given to the members for car rental at any participating car rental companies.
The member will have to pay for such rental services directly to the car rental company

Hotel Accommodation
1. If accident occurs out of state or 100km from the customers place of residence, the member is entitled to one (1) night free hotel accommodation, up to a limit of RM150.00 in the event he/she is unable to complete his/her journey. Subject to the following conditions:-

* Vehicle is towed to Perodua Service Centers or Authorized Service Dealers.
* Repair of the car will take more than 48 hours.

Free 2–Year KAPMA Membership
1. In the event of an accident, the member will be entitled to free membership for two (2) consecutive years from the expiry of his/her current membership. Subject to the following condition:-
a) Vehicle is repaired at Perodua Workshop.
b) Cost of repair is RM3500 or above.

Flood Damage

In the event of breakdown due to flood, the member shall be entitled to reimbursement for the towing services up to a limit of RM100 only. Subject to the following conditions:-

* Vehicle is repaired at Perodua Workshop.
* Official receipt of the payment made by the member for the towing services.


Loss of Personal Belonging From Car Break-in

1. In the event of member suffers loss of personal belonging due to car break-in of the member’s vehicle (not resulting from any car accident or car being stolen), the member shall be entitled to reimbursement up to a limit of RM150, subject to the following;

* Police Report stating the amount of loss.
* Statement of Claim.
* Official receipt (if any).

2. The member shall be entitled to claim only once during the period of the membership.

Car Stolen
In the event of member’s vehicle is stolen, the member shall be entitled to a subsidy on car rental charges up to RM300 per incident, subject to the following:

* Rental Agreement
* Official Receipt From The Rental Company
* Police Report


Bereavement Expenses

1. In the event of an accident, the next kin of member shall be entitled to the sum of RM500 as payment of bereavement expenses upon the demise of the member or his/her named nominee resulting from a road accident involving member’s car.
2. The reimbursement shall be applicable to the member subject to the following :-
(a) Police Report Of Accident
(b) Death Certificate
(c) Medical report
(d) Identity Card Of Next of Kin

Note: Terms and Conditions Apply


“Want to know more about Perodua Smart Assist?”

1. Refer to your Perodua Smart Assist booklet or;
2. Ask any of our Sales Personnel or;
3. Call our hotline at 1-800-88-6600

Should you have any feedback on Perodua Smart Assist, email us at CRD@perodua.com.my.

-PERODUA SMART ASSINT

ALZA - PERODUA FIRST MPV

Perodua is second car maker from Malaysia. First car maker is Proton. Perodua Alza is Perodua first MPV. Recently in Malaysia, MPV is become trend of people lifestyle.

The highest specification level of the Perodua Alza is actually a model called the Perodua Alza Advanced Version, which is basically based on the Alza 1.5 Automatic Premium and Manual Premium but with a few additional specifications.

You basically get a new bodykit which consists of front, rear and side skirts and a different rear spoiler. On the inside, you get leather seat covers for all the seats, but the leather treatment does not continue onto the door trim. Also provided is a 5 inch touchscreen LCD which has a Windows CE-based GPS navigation system with a SiRF Atlas IV chipset and 500MHz CPU. The LCD also displays a feed from a 150 degree lense reverse camera.

Finally, there is tinted film for all the glass in the Alza which Perodua claims is GPS and SmartTAG friendly. Perodua states the specifications as following: 95% IR rejection, 99% UV rejection, 70% light for the front windscreen and about over 50% light for the rest of the glass. This tint has a 5 year warranty against peeling, oxidisation, cracking, discoloration and fading.

The Perodua Alza is be based on the Toyota Passo Sette (also known as the Daihatsu Boon Luminas) and has been called the codename Perodua D46T for the development stage. Being engineered from an existing Toyota and Daihatsu model, the only surprise for us usually is the car’s refreshed and Perodua-ised exterior looks but even for that.

Perodua expects Alza to have impact on Myvi sales

CARMAKER Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) expects sales of Myvi to decline by up to 18 per cent next year, as some of the potential customers for the three-year-old Myvi may opt for the recently-launched multi-purpose vehicle, Alza.

"We expect some cannibalisation between Myvi and Alza... that about 15-18 per cent of Myvi customers will go for Alza," said managing director Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar in Shah Alam yesterday.

He was speaking to the media after the prize-giving ceremony of the "Myvi Moment" contest.

Despite the potential cannibalisation, sales of compact cars Myvi and ViVa remained strong, Hafiz said.
"The Myvi and ViVa have registered bookings close to 10,000 units and 7,700 units in November. We are very encouraged by the strong demand for the models," said Hafiz.

The Alza, which was launched last month, has received a total bookings of some 11,000 units, with a waiting period of two months.

Perodua is expected to sell some 4,000 units of Alza a month next year when it beefs up its production. It expects to sell 176,000 units of vehicles next year, which would be a record number.

It also expects to increase its market share to 33.3 per cent, with the help of new models like Alza and two facelift models next year.

"We expect 2010 to be the best year ever for Perodua, in terms of registration," Hafiz said.

For the first 11 months, it sold about 151,000 units. By the end of this year, it is on track to hit 164,000 units, a performance that will outperform the industry.

Local car sales are expected to decline substantially this year, due mainly to the global economy slowdown.

"The bad news in the end, is not that bad at all," he said.

Earlier, Syed Abdull Hafiz said the "Myvi Moment" contest was a success. A total of 11,252 Myvi units were purchased during the 44-day period. -BUSINESS TIMES

PERODUA ALZA

The Perodua Alza is a compact MPV launched by Perodua in November 2009. Perodua emphasies more on the Alza being ideal for the young family with kids. It is adapted from the Daihatsu Boon Luminas and Toyota Passo Sette, but uses a detuned Toyota Avanza engine.The name is dervived from a Spanish word meaning 'rise'.

The interior finishing is simple, not a bit luxury but still can accommodate 7 passenger inside. Even at the last row (3rd row) can be seated by 2 adult but with small legroom. The advantage of Perodua Alza is the 2nd row seat can be slide fore and aft and the power to weight ratio is better due to the weight of the Perodua Alza is only around 1150kg only. Just like a sedan car weight but has extended body for 3rd row seat behind. But the boot space is absolutely small and just enough for you to put small stuff.

There are many compartment inside the perodua Alza Cabin at the dashboard, door panel and under the seat.

The Alza is available in standard, premium and advanced variants. All variants are available in both manual and automatic transmissions.

Perodua Alza have come with several colors:-

-Classy Purple P14 (Metallic)

-Medallion Grey S33 (Metallic)

-Glittering Silver S28 (Metallic)

-Ebony Black 209 (Metallic)

-Pearl White W16 (Special Metallic)

-Ivory White W09 (Solid)

PERODUA ALZA SPEC:-

Engine type 3SZ-VE, Front Wheel Drive
DOHC 16V, DVVT
(for excellent fuel economy, smooth pickup and acceleration reducing vibration and noise).
Fuel system EFI, tank capacity 42 liter, (ave.15.47 km/l-12.74 km/l)
Max Output :76/6000 kW/rpm.
Max Torque 136/4400 Nm/rpm.

Projector Quad headlamp.
Electric Side mirror with turn signal.
91% UV protected laminated glass(green).
Center mounted meter panel.
CD Player MP3/WMA/Bluetooh/USB.
Multi info display.(Ave. fuel consumption & max. range possible)

Interior measure Perodua Alza
Interior Length : 255.0cm
Interior width : 141.5cm
Interior Height : 131.0cm

Sliding 2nd row seat (150 + 90mm)-easy access for 3rd row pasanger,
Full fold 2nd & 3rd seat provide 1.810 meter flat- floor luggage compartment.

Tyres :185/55/R15
Rim 15” 8 spoke alloy.
Brake spec Fr ; Ventilated Disk, Rr : Drum 9”
Front fog Lamp
Rear Spoiler
Dual airbag ,ABS EBD & BA
Reverse sensoor
-Foot parking brake ( Replace handbrake).
-Parking brake warning beeping when moving 2km/h.
-Gear shift level at instrument panel.
-Bench type ( no gap) front seat.

PRICE LIST :-

MANUAL

P5GX(SX)
On the Road Price for Solid =RM 55,490.00 , METT=RM 55,990.00 , SMET RM 56,190.00

P5GH(SXi)
On the Road Price for Solid =RM 60,490.00 , METT=RM 60,990.00 , SMET RM 61,190.00

P5GHP(SXi)
On the Road Price for Solid =RM 66,490.00 , METT=RM 66,990.00

AUTO

P5EZ(EZ)
On the Road Price for Solid =RM 58,490.00 , METT=RM 58,990.00 , SMET RM 59,190.00

P5ZH(Ezi)
On the Road Price for Solid =RM 63,490.00 , METT=RM 63,990.00 , SMET RM 64,190.00

P5ZHP(Ezi)
On the Road Price for Solid =RM 69,490.00 , METT=RM 69,990.00

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