The D27A all-new 2022 Perodua Alza may be launching soon as a glitzy new model, relegating the model it replaces into a distant memory.

But we reckon that the older Alza still has some life left in it, as Perodua should still offer it as a panel van. Remember the old Perodua Rusa?

Here’s why.

Without the second- and third-row seats in place (remember that this is a commercial van), the Alza’s cabin space would then be rather cavernous. Perodua only mentioned that boot space is 83 litres with the third-row seats up, but did not mention its capacity with the second- and third-row folded down.

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That said, judging how some ingenious owners managed to run a pasar malam stall out of an Alza, we reckon that actual space isn’t a concern at all.

As a potential panel van, the Alza has one more trick up its sleeve – its 4-speed automatic transmission. The most expensive option here, the Nissan NV200, is only available with a manual transmission, while the GranMax is available with both transmissions.

Then there’s the Alza price point. Seeing that the Alza was priced between RM 51,490 to RM 62,690, it comfortably undercuts brand-new panel vans like the Daihatsu GranMax (~RM 70k) and Nissan NV200 (~RM 80k). The latter two are a bit too pricey for small traders.

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So, what do you think? Should Perodua offer a panel van version of the older Alza? Let us know in the comments section.