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Battle of MPVs: Alza vs Exora vs Citra PDF Print
  

Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) have become widely popular among many Malaysians today. Commonly described as a minivan with standard car feature, MPVs makes an ideal choice for families with more than five members. It goes without saying that its popularity among medium to large families is due to it being roomier vehicle that incorporates a third row of seat at the back.

 

Local car makers have also jumped into the bandwagon (pun intended) by manufacturing their own versions of MPV for local market. Here’s a comparison of three of the most popular locally made MPVs if you ever think about making a move to get a bigger vehicle, or a bigger family …

 

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 Perodua Alza

Price

RM55,490 – RM69, 490

Engine

3SZ-VE DOCH, 16V 4 cylinder with DVVT

Total Displacement (cc)

1495

Max Torque (nm/rpm)

136/4400

Max Output (kw/rpm)

76/6000

Bore x stroke (mm)

72.0 x 91.8

Compression ratio

10

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)

42

Brake (front/rear)

Disk brake with booster/Drum

Suspension (front/rear)

MacPherson strut with coil spring/Torsion beam with stabilizer bar

Tyre

185/55 R15

Wheelbase (mm)

2750

Min. Turning radius (m)

5.2

Seating Capacity

7

Overall length x width x height

4205 x 1695 x 1620

Interior length x width x height

2540 x 1415 x 1310

 

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 Proton Exora

Price

RM69,998 – RM75, 998

Engine

Campro CPS DOCH, 16V 4 cylinder

Cc

1.6

Max Torque (nm/rpm)

150/4500

Max Output (kw/rpm)

93/6500

Max speed (km/h)

165

Acceleration 0-100km/h (sec)

15.5

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)

55

Brake (front/rear)

Ventilated disk/Drum

Suspension (front/rear)

MacPherson strut/ Torsion beam

Tyre

195/65 R15

Wheelbase (mm)

2730

Seating Capacity

7

Overall length x width x height

4592 x 1809 x 1691

 

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 Naza Citra

Price

RM53,000 - RM73,800

Engine

DOCH 16V 4 cylinder

Total Displacement (cc)

1975

Max Torque (nm/rpm)

174.6/4500

Max Output (kw/rpm)

101/6000

Bore x stroke (mm)

82 x 93.5

Compression ratio

10.1

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)

55

Brake (front/rear)

Disk with ABS/ Disk with ABS

Suspension (front/rear)

MacPherson strut with coil spring/Dual Link with Shock Absorber

Tyre

195/60 R15

Min. Turning radius (m)

5.3

Seating Capacity

7

Overall length x width x height

4493 x 1748 x 1609


      

 
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