Our Mr. Rendering Theophilus Chin has been on a wagon state of mind lately. Last week, the man rendered a wagon version of the latest 2016 Proton Saga, naming the Skoda-inspired idea Proton Saga Aeroback.
It got us asking the question of a budget station wagon, one that Tan Chong made work in the early 1990s with the Nissan AD Resort. Would such a car be popular today, or does the budget seven-seat MPV render the affordable wagon obsolete in our market? Here’s another proposal from Theo, this time based on the Perodua Bezza.
Very neatly executed to this amateur pair of eyes, better looking than the Saga Wagon, IMHO. The extension of the Bezza’s roofline and the addition of a set of pillars also seemed to have improved the proportions of the compact sedan, which design is of course limited by the size of the Axia’s platform.
A wagon version of the Bezza would make it a multi-purpose family of four – the compact hatchback (Axia), the booted sedan (Bezza), the super-sized people carrier (Toyota Calya and Daihatsu Sigra in Indonesia) – sharing the same platform. However, we don’t think that this is part of Perodua/Daihatsu’s plans, given the wagon’s limited appeal in these parts.
Interesting, though. So, once again, what do you think of a “Bezza Wagon” and the idea of a cheap wagon?
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After hatchback, sedan & now Sedan, this Perodua Axia platform model surely can sale like a hot cake/pisang goreng!
Because of reliability engine & gearbox!
reliable gearbox? are you sure?
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Why dont u get a 1.5 dual VVTi engine?
So u have 1.0,1.3 and 1.5 Bezza.
Phase out the Myvi.
Revamp the Alza.
Proton will have nightmares the sooner u do this.
People will trust a Toyota engine more than a Campro,right?
It is called PERCEPTION.
Don’t talk abut wagon lah, Perodua, until today don’t even have ABS in most of their cars, what more VSC.
Come on Perodua, it is 2016, how can you sell cars with no ABS? ABS was compulsory in Europe in 1990. VS C was compulsory in Europe in 2000.
Malaysia still living 30 years ago?
The Boss at Toyota/Daihatsu says Msian will still buy Perodua, no need ABS. The quality and reliability is safety enuf.
I would think the wagon is still relevant today. The 2 box form survives the conversion from Hatch much better, and it looks better than most Hatch to sedan conversions, and no one is going to complain about the much more usable space to boot (pun intended)
That is if priced competitively against the 5 +2 compact MPVs.
My pretty much useless + 2 3rd row seat has been collecting dust in my storeroom for the past few years. So yeah, its basically a 5 seat wagon.
I would be curious why wagons wont be popular here, as all MPVs, SUVs, Minivans are all 2 box wagons.
Looks better than the sedan bezza which is out of shape
Anything with a 4 wheel and a steering looks better than alza
Let me introduce you to the Pontiac Aztec.
So no. You can apparently do a lot worst.
“Better than sedan bezza?which is out of shape?” Are you serious or what ? This wagon design look so weird much weird than the sedan one.
Then what will happen to alza? facelift pun belum lagi
Facelift lagi ? :’)
Yes. New paint “facelift”
Bezza xl
1.5 motor, manual/auto
reclining rear seats with 40:60 split fold
No 3rd row, strict 5 seater
Why do my eyes see an iriz.
It looks quite good actually. However would it be safe as Bezza/ Axia have no safety features and flimsy. With skinny tires would this wagon be stable if a bus passed by it at Plus h/ways? Can the 1.3 hv enough torque to pull it from Ipoh to Seberang Perak RnR with full load?
Wagon, damn good buy for pasar malam stalls’ owner.
In the looks department alone, this budget estate looks much more pleasing to the eyes. The 2/3rd row if folded when not in use are very usable when you want to carry tall/long ‘barang’.
The roof railing can do wonders when you want ‘extra’ space when you balik kampong. You can double up as a Mountain Bike’s carrier when you & family decided to go trekking or do outdoor activity.
A wagon has its use-fullness if you put you ideas to good use instead of bashing anything or everything you do not like. I say Common P2, do the right thing & show others you are the game changer & not just a FOLLOWER.
I love my cheap Axia but this render is hideous. Perodua needs to stop making hideous cars. Perodua Bezza is well packaged but would you wanna drive that after looking at the new Saga?
Only if buyers like to see the rear of a duck waddling
Build it then only sales is to poor man Nirvana to transport pipu kirred by unsafe axias/myvis/alzas.
Mcm tiru suprima
This is why Bezza cannot get the best design reward bcos it so ugly
Exceptionally Toyota quality. Who will wan to buy Saga and Persona over Toyota Bezza?
Wooo I will buy it. Sell my bezza for this if it comes out.
Build it …. build it……i will trade in my bezza for this.
It look much better than the Original Bezza. The rear tail lamp do resemblance of MB W204 C Class wagon tail lamp.