[2] Perodua launched the first-generation Alza on 23 November 2009 in two variants, 1.5 Standard (EZ and SX) and Premium (EZi and SXi), both available with either manual or automatic transmission.

[7][8] In February 2012, Perodua launched an even more base model called SR (BX and BZ), priced lower than the Standard variant.

While prices remained the same as the previous Advance variant, the main change was the 6" infotainment system which includes GPS navigation, reverse camera and supports mini USB, SD cards, DVD, bluetooth and MP3/WM.

In addition to the kit previously offered on the Perodua Alza Standard variant, it added front fog lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel, rear spoiler, chrome door handles (inside) and painted door arm rests.

It was available in five colors: Ivory White, Ebony Black, Glittering Silver, Mystical Purple and Passion Red.

Across the range, this second facelift introduced a redesigned instrument panel graphics, a new-look centre cluster, a two-motion remote control key, fixed fins between the front centre air vents, an improved evaporator and improved heat-exchange piping.

The complaints posted included: brake pads releasing too much brake dust when used; faulty disc brakes; poor sound insulation at speeds over 70 km/h; petrol fumes detected after filling at the station; inadequate roof insulation, especially on rainy days; broken door levers; unusual sounds coming from the air-conditioning system; unusual heat build-up at the rear right seat, steering rack vibration and noises on uneven roads; and water coming in through the front headlamps.

In May 2012, Perodua issued a recall order for both the Alza and its first-generation pre-facelifted hatchback MyVi for an extension of an air-conditioning pipe that previously could cause rust on the steering rack.

In October 2014, viral photos showing the rear axle of the new Alza dismantled started to appear and in response, Perodua said that it was due to an accident and neither faulty parts nor other quality issues were to be blamed.

[26][27][28] Since 2016, Perodua's official distributor in Brunei, GHK Motors Sdn Bhd launched the first facelifted Alza in 1.5 SE variant only with the 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions.