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2022 Toyota Veloz vs 2022 Perodua Alza - What's the difference between the two?

Eric · Oct 19, 2022 04:05 PM

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Now that UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has finally launched the new 2022 Toyota Veloz, we can now pit it against its donor car, the equally-new D27A Perodua Alza.

Right off the bat, prices of the D27A Perodua Alza tops out at RM 75,500, while the Toyota Veloz is priced at RM 95,000, meaning the Alza is cheaper than the Veloz by RM 19,500.

Let's see what the additional RM 19,500 in the Veloz gets over the Alza.

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Exterior – Larger wheels, chunkier fenders, swaps fog lamps for LED DRLs

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Right off the bat, both MPVs, despite being manufactured at Perodua’s plant in Rawang, are designed very differently.

Also Read: Drifter explains why the 2022 Perodua Alza AV is the best daily-driver to complement his S15 Silvia

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The Veloz features a very blocky front fascia, as opposed to the curvier Alza

The Veloz boasts a very bold front fascia, encapsulating a massive, blocky pentagonal grille with equally sharp LED DRLs surrounds. Both LED headlights are connected with a chrome strip. And yes, unlike the Alza, the Veloz lacks front fog lights.

Also Read: Perodua Alza vs Toyota Veloz - RM 20k extra for a 'T' badge, or is there more to it?

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The Veloz is unmistakably Toyota, so much so that it looks like a Corolla Cross from some angles

Meanwhile on the Alza, Perodua has grated on its family look onto the 7-seater, giving it a more sculptured look. While the Alza also boasts a chrome strip between its headlights, that’s the only part finished in chrome.

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It's easy to see how the Veloz is the more upmarket counterpart, as it gets the Veloz inscription in the headlights

Look closely and you’ll also notice that the headlight design on both MPVs differ – the Alza’s ones are more angular, while the Veloz looks more in-line with other Toyota models, similar to the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Also Read: Toyota Veloz launched in Malaysia; priced from RM 95k, telescopic steering, TSS, wireless CarPlay

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The Veloz has more SUV design elements, while the Alza inches closer as a tradtional MPV

Towards the sides, the Veloz has a more prominent fender flares, which aren’t as noticeable on its Perodua sibling. Not just that, the Veloz also wears larger 17-inch alloy wheels as standard (Alza’s rim sizes vary between 15- and 16-inches).

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Roof rails are a Veloz-only feature

Continuing on the sides, the Veloz also features functional roof rails that can take up to a 75 kg load, and it also boasts a 30 mm taller ground clearance than the Alza, coming in at 190 mm.

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Between the two, the Veloz is the one with the LED light bar; the Alza has separate tail lights

As for the rear-end, the Veloz features a more rugged design with a faux skid plate on the bottom half of the bumper, while the Alza features a simpler black trim piece.

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Look closer and you'll also notice the Veloz nameplate on the number plate trim, which the Alza doesn't get

The Veloz also features a full-width LED tail light design, as opposed to the two-piece design of the Alza. Further differentiating both MPVs are the position of the mode emblem – the Veloz’s model emblem is worn across the trim piece above the number plate, while the Alza has its emblem on the lower right corner of the tailgate.

Also Read: Shortcomings: Two things holding back the 2022 Perodua Alza from perfection

Interior – Both lack storage space on the centre stack, but the Veloz looks more upmarket

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Yes, both interiors are largely the same, but the Veloz has more upmarket appeal

Stepping into the cabin of both MPVs and the differences are more noticeable, starting with the dual-tone finishing on the dashboards.

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Can you spot the Veloz nameplate?

On the newly-launched Veloz, the Veloz gets soft-padded dashboard trim with stitching, complete with a nameplate emblem. The Alza also offers a dual-tone dashboard, albeit finished in brown.

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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available on both MPVs

Both the Veloz and Alza (in its range-topping AV variant) offer a 9-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, but the Toyota offers wireless support for both aforementioned features.

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The Veloz offers a Qi wireless charging pad, while the Alza has a handy door lock/unlock button

In addition to that, the Veloz also adds a Qi wireless charging pad behind the electric parking brake (EPB) button. No such feature on the Alza, but it does offer a door lock/unlock button instead.

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Both the Veloz and Alza share the same 7-inch digital cluster, but the Veloz has an external temperature reading

Both MPVs also offer a fully-digital 7-inch instrument cluster, but the Veloz includes an external temperature reading, visible on the left side of the cluster.

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The Veloz has auto climate control, while the Alza has memory function and multi-mode blower

Then there’s the air-conditioning controls. The Alza has the typical Perodua unit, replete with 2 memory functions, while the Veloz offers an automatic climate control feature. That being said, the Veloz loses out on a multi-mode blower; its air-conditioning system can only blow in one direction, there’s no windshield or foot blower here.

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If we were to nitpick, it would be the Veloz's lack of storage space on the centre stack; it's identical to the Alza. But unlike the Alza, you can place your phone on the Qi wireless charging pad, which the Alza lacks.

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The Veloz offers classier-looking seats, while the Alza's seats are sportier

The seats for both MPVs are also different – the Alza has the same brown colour found on the dashboard, while the Veloz has full-black seats.

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The dual-tone colour theme continues on the door panels too

The differences between the Veloz and Alza continue to the door panels. The Veloz features a sleek handle for passengers to grab onto, while the Alza lacks that feature.

Also Read: Pros and Cons: 2022 Perodua Alza - Best sub-RM 100k car, but not without its small niggles

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Blue ambient lighting is also exclusive to the Veloz

Furthermore, the Veloz also features a cool blue ambient lighting system. While the Alza lacks ambient lighting, Perodua does offer an optional GearUp foot lighting system for its newest 7-seater MPV.

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The Veloz's 360-degree view monitor

One small detail we also noticed is that the Veloz lacks the panoramic view monitor (PVM) button on the steering wheel (Alza has it). To toggle PVM, Veloz owners need to access the feature via the infotainment system.

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Look closely and you'll notice that the more expensive Veloz lacks the PVM button the Alza has

Crucially, the RM 95k Toyota Veloz offers a steering column with tilt and telescopic adjustment, something Perodua does not offer until today.

Also Read: Telescopic steering is just one of many reasons why the Toyota Veloz costs RM 20k more than the Alza

Conclusion – Is the Veloz worth the RM 20k price premium over the Alza?

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For many buyers, the D27A Perodua Alza ticks all the right boxes – it is safe, it is practical, and most importantly, it is priced affordably.

What else could you possibly ask for from the top-spec Alza that costs less than an entry-level Toyota Vios? So much so that more than 51,000 Malaysians have booked one.

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But don’t write off the Veloz just yet – it still has its merits. For the additional RM 20k, you’re not only getting a slightly more feature-packed 7-seater MPV, more importantly, the Veloz is an excellent point of entry into the Toyota ownership experience, one that has been highly praised by many quarters.

Also Read: RM 20k more than Alza, Toyota Veloz is too expensive? 5,200 Malaysians don't think so

Eric

Editor

Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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