The term “game changer” has been thrown around rather liberally these days, although more often than not, the cars carrying the label have failed to shake up the segment.
UPDATE: The Perodua Bezza has now been officially launched, with official prices ranging from RM37k to RM51k. ASEAN NCAP has also officially released the crash test results. As reported earlier, it’s five stars for the VSC-equipped 1.3L Advance and four stars for the other four variants.
The Kia Optima K5 facelift was branded as such in Malaysia, and we’ve seen the phrase repeated in the local review blitz of the Volkswagen Vento. While certain elements are standout – the design of the K5 and the sophisticated drivetrain of the Polo Sedan facelift, for instance – the segment leaders have been untroubled. While the tenth-generation Civic has revitalised the fading C-segment, it’s a relatively small game in the tournament.
Here’s something that I feel is a true game changer, a car that will not just sell in huge numbers, but alter the status quo in Malaysian budget motoring. It gets no bigger than this – Malaysia’s market leader for the past decade has been quietly planning a sedan, and it is now here. Ladies and gentlemen, the Perodua Bezza.
The battle lines are being redrawn. For the longest time, first car buyers and those looking for a budget hatchback turn to Perodua. While the Rawang-based company has defied common perception that “Malaysians don’t like hatchbacks” (truth is, any car that’s reliable and offers good value will sell), there are many who like a boot.
While hatchbacks have great carrying capacity, an extended backside serves balik kampung and shopping trips very well, and for small and growing families, that’s vital. They turn to Proton, which has the Saga, Persona and Preve sedans for different budgets. Those doing better aim for the Honda City, Toyota Vios and its kind. They now have a new option.
Mid last month, we were given an exclusive opportunity to preview the new Perodua Bezza sedan at the company’s Sungai Choh headquarters. The session included stretching the D63D’s legs at P2’s new test track, which is a combo of high speed straights and “real world” challenges such as a hill meant to simulate the North-South Highway’s Gua Tempurung stretch just before Ipoh.
The sampling session was much anticipated by this writer, more than the usual pre-launch test drive. Partly because of the significance of this new model, partly because I was the first person outside the company to see the car naked (two other industry colleagues would do so in the same week), but also because unlike the other national car company, Perodua had up until that point successfully managed to keep its baby away from prying eyes. I had no idea what to expect.
After getting through layers of security, I was greeted by Perodua R&D head Albert Ngu and his team, who must had had the feeling of proud new parents when they unclothed the D63D. The name ‘Bezza’ (taken from the KLIMS 2010 concept car) and the price of the car were the only details withheld (note the covered boot badge in some of the photos) as I laid eyes and hands on P2’s secret new model.
Now, the Bezza isn’t a pretty car. That’s because sedans based on small hatchbacks usually aren’t lookers. Compact dimensions, which isn’t a problem with a bootless car, don’t allow for nice sedan proportions, which is why most end up tall and narrow. Probably the toughest sort of car to design, I’d imagine.
Take this fact into consideration, and the many awkward looking small sedans that have come before (Honda City, Suzuki SX4 Sedan, Ford Fiesta Sedan), and Perodua would have done a great job with the Bezza. It’s no Axia with a boot jutting out either, unlike the upcoming “Iriz Sedan” new Persona. Not bad for a bunch of “bumper designers” eh?
That’s a common jibe directed at P2, but the company has been given design responsibilities by Daihatsu for some time now, and this sedan is a 100% original, designed in Rawang for Malaysia (Ngu says that it’s “export ready” with a smile, without elaborating). Looks a little undertyred with 14-inch rubber and tall sides, but for a first attempt at a car with a boot, we think it’s a highly commendable effort. What do you think?
There’s a bit of Toyota Corolla Altis in the headlamp-grille relationship, and the fuss-free rear is not a world away from the Japanese Corolla Axio and local Vios. Simple design for a simple car, the way it should be, IMHO. Toyota, which now fully owns Daihatsu, Perodua’s Japanese partner, probably wouldn’t mind the design references.
Things are livened up by some jewellery. The rear lamp clusters remind us of the previous-gen Civic FB’s, and have LED bars, Korean-style, which is a step up from the dotted LEDs P2 has been using since the original Myvi. No projector headlamps, though.
Tiny fins on the A pillars and edge of the tail lamps help improve aerodynamics, which at 0.286 Cd (P2’s most slippery car ever), is a main contributor to the Bezza’s outstanding fuel efficiency. Unseen is a flat floor, which smoothens air flow, a P2 first. Also new for Perodua are the badges on the bootlid, which hint at the new tech within. How about “Dual VVT-i” and “Eco Idle” auto start stop?
The sedan sits on the Axia’s platform, which means that early speculation of a “Myvi Sedan” were off the mark. The Axia’s 2,455 mm wheelbase has been retained, but the longer front overhang and addition of a boot means the sedan is 510 mm longer than the hatch. Same 1,620 mm width and 1,500 mm height, but there are no shared body panels with the Axia.
“How does it compare to the Proton Saga?” will be the common question. The Perodua’s footprint is quite a bit smaller than the Proton’s. It’s 128 mm shorter, 60 mm slimmer and 20 mm less tall, with a wheelbase that’s 10 mm less.
But one can counter dimensions with better packaging, and that’s what Perodua has done. Despite the length and wheelbase deficit, the D63D has 32 mm better tandem distance (the distance between the front and rear passengers) than the Saga. P2’s measuring tapes also put the Bezza’s TD higher than the Vios’ by 3 mm. Rear headroom is the same as the Axia, which means it while it should be adequate for most, there’s no Myvi-style abundant headroom here.
Choosing this over an Axia or Myvi will most likely mean that one has a family, so a big boot is one of the main selling points. At 508 litres, the Perodua sedan’s boot is almost 100 litres bigger than the Saga’s (413 litres), and that’s with a full-size spare wheel. 508L is also two litres more than the the Bezza’s abang, the Toyota Vios.
Another benefit here is the 60:40 split folding rear seats, which is not a given feature for sedans. Although the seat backs don’t fold fully flat, there’s a trunk through function and the front passenger seat back can be fully reclined to accommodate very long items. The driver’s seat can do this too, in the “Relax Mode”. While it’s not a Honda Jazz with flip-up rear bench, the Bezza is very flexible in this department for a sedan.
Space and packaging will be a big unique selling point for the Bezza, but showroom appeal is very high too, thanks to some features that one simply does not expect from a Perodua. Keyless entry with a push start button is a first for the brand, as is Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Hill Start Assist, all available in the top 1.3 Advance variant.
Also available is a touchscreen double-DIN head unit with Mirror Link, or “Smart Link” as Perodua calls it. Link the HU to your smartphone and apps such as Waze and Google Maps will be displayed on the screen. Bluetooth music streaming is available alongside call functions. Kids are loaded with gadgets these days, and a USB port (5V/2A) located for at the tail end of the centre console would be useful for those at the back.
For those more interested in the oily bits, there’s also good news under the hood. Bezza buyers will get to choose from two engines – a 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine and a 1.3 litre four-cylinder unit.
Both are new to the brand; even the 1KR-VE 1.0L motor here isn’t identical to the 1KR-DE2 in the Axia. The sedan’s KR engine gets VVT-i variable valve timing (previously branded as DVVT), a higher compression ratio, reduced friction and improved combustion – all measures to improve fuel consumption over the already thrifty Axia. Figures are up slightly too – 67 hp at 6,000 rpm and 91 Nm at 4,400 rpm vs the Axia’s 66 hp at 6,000 rpm and 90 Nm at 3,600 rpm.
Perodua claims 21.3 km/l for the 1.0L sedan, compared to 20.1 km/l for the Axia, both with four-speed automatics and measured in the ECE mode. The five-speed manual variant tops that with 22.8 km/l.
Now, no one buys a car and truly expects to achieve manufacturer FC claims, but it’s a good yardstick – minus a few km/l from the score for daily driving and the real world FC would still be rather impressive. The Axia is a good case in point.
The 1.3 litre engine is a new one in the Toyota family and not a carryover from the Myvi (K3-VE, 90 hp, 117 Nm). The 1NR-VE made its ASEAN debut in the facelifted Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu Xenia in Indonesia last year, and pushes out 94 hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm in the Bezza. The 1,329 cc motor is made in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan, for local consumption.
The NR engine family (there’s also a 1.5L version in the Avanza) comes with intake and exhaust Dual VVT-i, teflon coating for the pistons (to reduce friction and improve durability), larger water jackets (better cooling, improved combustion, lower noise), roller rocker arm (reduces friction between rocker arm and camshaft) and iridium spark plugs (the 1.0L KR in the Bezza and Axia also uses the latter).
The 1.3L sedan is rated at 21.7 km/l for the MT and 22.0 km/l for the four-speed AT. The reason the AT is more frugal is because it comes with Eco Idle, the first Malaysian car to feature auto start-stop. The Bezza joins the Mazda 2 as the only cars below RM100k to feature idle stop, once a preserve of hybrids and premium Continental cars. With this, one will get one extra kilometre from every litre of petrol, Perodua says.
In addition to Eco Idle,the 1.3 Advance gets regenerative braking. During deceleration and braking, energy is used to charge the car’s battery, which means that during acceleration and cruising, the load on the alternator and engine is reduced.
The use of more high tensile steel also means that body weight was reduced without sacrificing rigidity. Speaking of which, the Bezza is a flyweight and tips the scales at just 865 kg for the base 1.0 MT to 930 kg for the top 1.3 Advance with all the above-mentioned features. Less weight = better fuel consumption.
Perodua also worked with Bridgestone and Silverstone to develop unique variants of existing tyre models, with an emphasis on reducing rolling resistance. Both cars ride on 175/65 R14 rubber (BS Ecopia for the 1.3, Silverstone Kruizer for the 1.0) that have 10% less rolling resistance compared to the Axia’s black donuts. All these, plus the aero enhancements mentioned earlier, contribute to the Bezza’s stellar fuel economy. Needless to say, the new sedan is an Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV).
Perodua, rightly or wrongly, has not been known to be the biggest proponent of safety, but this new model will put any doubts to rest. Already crash tested, the Bezza scored the maximum five stars awarded by ASEAN NCAP for the 1.3L Advance, which has VSC as standard. The other variants are four-star rated, the max score for a car without VSC.
All variants get dual-airbags, ABS and Isofix child seat mounts. Hill Start Assist, which holds the car for two seconds on an incline after you lift your foot off the brake pedal, is available in the 1.3 Advance. P2 will also be selling child seats under its GearUp accessories brand. Like the car, the seats be affordably priced, and the cost be included in the hire purchase loan.
There’s also a front passenger seat belt reminder, plus various other buzzer reminders for the key/smart key, parking brake and lights. The lock/unlock button on the centre stack is also a big convenience, as the front passenger can easily reach it without stretching over to the driver’s door. The Axia’s “handbag hook”, a practical feature loved by the ladies, is carried over, along with a “tapau” hook on the seat back. The glove box is pretty small, though.
I had the opportunity to sample three Bezza variants – the base Standard G 1.0L MT, the Standard G 1.0L AT and the range topping Advance 1.3L AT – all still in camouflage. Between the Standard G 1.0L and auto-only Advance lies the Premium X 1.3L MT and AT, which gets the Dual-VVT-i motor and some of the Advance’s kit. There are five variants in total.
- Standard G 1.0L MT
- Standard G 1.0L AT
- Premium X 1.3L MT
- Premium X 1.3L AT
- Advance 1.3L AT
The high dashboard – while unadventurous in design – is inoffensive, neatly arranged and user friendly. Compared to the cockpits of the Axia and Myvi, this one has a more straight-cut look and serious feel to it, which I think will age well over the years.
I wouldn’t have been too surprised if Perodua ended up overdesigning elements in the interior (some of the meter graphics in the past were too fancy, affecting legibility, for instance), but this is a restrained, matured effort. Fits the sedan’s brief, I reckon.
The car you see here is the top-spec Advance, and it comes with plenty of feel-good touches. Leather-wrapped steering with thick contrast stitching (repeated on the gear lever boot), leather seats with quilted pattern, gloss black trim across the dashboard with silver accents and red illumination cradling the two dials, all combine to make it feel more upmarket than the entry Vios.
With a push start button, VSC off and Eco Idle off buttons on the right of the steering, there’s not even one blank switch to be found. Ditto the row of buttons sandwiched by the head unit and air con dials. A chunky gear knob rounds off the good impression. At this level, plastics are of course hard, but it’s not unpleasant to the touch. A nice new design key fob with remote boot release tops it off.
Bear in mind though that the dashboard of the base Standard G is significantly more spartan in trim (no piano black and silver bits) and features (blank buttons) compared to this – a rather huge gulf in ambience.
The driving position is high and visibility out is good, which is expected, and the way it should be in a car like this. Used to the full range of steering and seat adjustability, I’m never 100% comfortable in the Axia’s driver’s seat because of the fixed steering, and it’s the same here, although this won’t be an issue to many.
Strapped in, we started off with the 1.0L manual. The entry-level Bezza feels lively at the get-go, and that’s because we’re able to command every horse to action manually via the stick. Wringing the 998 cc motor isn’t an arduous task as it’s a willing little engine.
The shift action is a long way from sporty Japanese benchmark sticks from Honda and the Suzuki Swift Sport, but no worse than the regular manual budget car. It’s more precise than what I remember, but it has been a long time since I drove a manual Perodua. Light and easy is the name of the game.
The impression of lightness is there from the first turn, and is present throughout our drive. Having said that, the 1.0L AT’s response from take off is sluggish compared to the MT, and the difference is immediately felt. Without control over gear selection, I was a passenger when the four-speeder hunted for gears on inclines, emphasising the lack of torque that wasn’t so much of an issue in the MT.
Also with a four-speed auto gearbox, the 1.3L was much better. The extra oomph provided by the Dual VVT-i engine is apparent when going up the hill and the overall experience is a lot calmer, the gearbox less frantic. The latter perhaps edges extra power as the bigger plus point, for me at least. On the long straight, I nudged past 150 km/h before braking, compared to around 140 km/h for the 1.0L.
We didn’t put high expectations on the Bezza’s dynamics – it is after all a tall and narrow sedan on skinny eco tyres – but Perodua’s latest model hung on well on the high speed fast sweepers of the test track’s hill section (dry conditions, fast sweepers were the only corners on the track). As mentioned, the Bezza feels light on its feet, in contrast to the more substantial feel and controls one gets in a Saga, but the high perch doesn’t encourage one to chuck it around. The Bezza is not that kind of car, but is competent enough.
The steering is a little slow, but the tight 4.5m turning circle should be more valuable in the city than a fast rack. A note on the Eco Idle system. It’s less intrusive on start up than the judder you get in some European cars, although it’s slower to fire up compared to Japanese hybrid cars, and you hear more of the starter sound here.
Wrapping up, we’ll attempt to answer a few pertinent questions. The Bezza is at its best with the 1.3L engine, which is more effortless than the 1.0L on the move. The top-spec Advance loses nothing in equipment compared to the lower end of the Japanese B-segment, and you should check the Perodua out if you’re in the market for a base City or Vios.
It could even be viewed as a good entry “Toyota sedan”, and with price taken into account (it will be between the Axia and the Myvi), the Bezza could possibly be a better proposition than a Vios. Is the Vios TRD Sportivo, which at RM98k is around twice the price of a Bezza, two times the car? No.
The 1.0L variant has its place in the line-up, though. Think of it as an Axia alternative for those who are attracted to Malaysia’s cheapest and most popular car, but need more space for a growing family. An extra few thousand ringgit over seven years buys one a huge boot, an improved engine and better fuel consumption – that would be strong value for some, we can imagine.
Those opting for the Bezza over P2’s hatchbacks are likely to have a family (or preparing for one) and safety should rightly be a main concern. The proof is in the crash testing, and five ASEAN NCAP stars for the Advance, which has VSC, and four stars for the rest is a good result. A safe car need not be a heavy car.
The Perodua Bezza is making its debut in interesting times, with Proton readying not one, but two compact sedans in the form of the revised Saga and Iriz-based Persona. Forget about the Perdana vanity project, the upcoming two sedans are the do-or-die models that will determine Proton’s future, and if the market votes for the Bezza…
Its cars are not perfect, but no one knows what Malaysians want in a car more than Perodua. With the impressive new Bezza, it’s entering the budget sedan segment that Proton has so far enjoyed to itself, unchallenged. This car will sell in huge numbers, this car will alter the status quo, this car is a true game changer.
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Wrong! Buy this than Vios
Proton should hire all perodua designer. I din say it looks good, but at least not bad. At RM53,888.88 for fully loaded model, this should sell like a hot cake.
Better wait for p1 1.0l turbo engine, more powerful than 1.5l. Go for 1.3l if dun care long full load balik kampung journey.
Calling calling Matt Damon
will the air conditiner get hot when ecoidle turn off the engine? does the eco icon on meter panel is just for show like in axia? that rear seats is big NO! and this car is iriz sized sedan. thats will be the smallest sedan i’ve ever seen..
i wont get too exited since it seems too good and theres must be some reason that make this car too light, poor sound insulation maybe? if its price is cheaper than myvi, too cheap for those spec. and only highest variant have much to tell, lowet spec will be just very basic.
and for proton might chalenge with saga that have at least the spec on iriz,
Disgraceful comment by john aka Matt Damon. Congrats, got 280 dislikes. I think that is a record.
Vios,City,Almera sales with plummet slowly with this new p2 baby coming out soon.And soon to be another introduction (tired to predict) p1 replacement of persona & saga.. Bye bye expensive basic jepunis..
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@poor mans car
If you’re so rich, you should get yourself a Merc, and stop posting bashing comments. Merc is 100x better than your rubbish Proton whether it’s ride comfort, NVH or safety. This car is not for you
Proton can close shop on 31 July 2016. john eventually will be selling Perodua too. And those who have saved so much from a Perodua, due to reliability, cheap maintenance, good RV, will eventually upgrade to our Toyota.
Follow the path, you can reach Lexus in 10 years. Start it wrongly with Proton, 15 years later you still stuck with the problematic Proton. Seriously, don’t play play with Proton QC.
Beribu ribu tahniah congrats to Perodua for finally bringing the game changer Bezza sedan !!
Wow, what a surprise and great relief to anxious rakyats craving for the ultimate Proton slayer! Based on previous feedback on Myvi and Axia, this Bezza should easily selling 100,000 units per year or 1 million in a decade whichever earlier.
So how can Perodua not to disappoint the potentially huge gigantic sales order for Bezza? Take over Proton assets to expand capacity? Whatever it is, Perodua must solve this ‘good’ problem in order to command 50% of car market and together with Toyota UMW (80% market domination).
Headache, headache, headache for Perodua! Can you please stop being so successful? Why not! As long they keep their head low profile humble and not to repeat Proton’s arrogance during their Wira good old days then probably Perodua can cement its cult status as the de facto car favourite loved by rakyat forever!
Kudos to Perodua! Rakyat everywhere entire Malaysia now are dancing singing laughing smiling celebrating in joy in welcoming the Bezza sedan with open arms and surely will jam-packed all Perodua showrooms lining up few kilometers to place orders and ditch old problematic cars for trade-in purchase!
May God bless your always Perodua! Finally rakyat prayer is answered now with the beloved Bezza sedan !!!
#1JutaBezza
#KipidapPerodua
#DongidapPerouda
#YukenduitPerodua
RM58k for sedan, Toyota engine and all safety features, vs the RM61k tiny and problematic Iriz (same safety features)… You don’t need brain to know which one to buy.
58k sedan 1.3l? Iriz 1.6l lor…
Next!
Not to mention the 6.1k Iriz had 6 airbags. Fool.
Perodua Bezza = “Ternyata berjaya”
Proton Saga = “Ternyata gagal”
Proton Persona = “Ternyata merana”
why compare 2016 model to a 13 years older model.
saga is 8 years old design now. persona is from gen2 which is 13 years past model now…
of course the spec / market scope is not the same back then when those car were designed..
Bezza is as good as old Protons
habaq tu kat semua melayu dulu… la ni melayu pun tak mau proton apatah lg cina dan india… tgk melayu semua beli kete jepun dan korea… ingat melayu skrg pembeli paling terpengaruh sbb ramai tp jualan proton semakin merosot… pi tanya dulu knp melayu pun tak mau proton
Melayu skrg ni tak patriotik macam dulu
Melayu sekarang dah makin educated. That’s why, and the sales performance reflects that.
banyak ja malaysian pakai Proton. Melayu Cina India … bersepah kereta Proton kat jalan. jangan racist sangat bro … jangan ingat 5% yang benci Proton reflek whole malaysian. you AES totally wrong.
batak sangat laa lu.. bangkit pasal isu perkauman.. kerete je pn..suka beli.. tak suka buat kerete sendiri..
Firstly, parts of Toyota are more simple and reliable than proton
Secondly, DVVT is toyota technology
Thirdly, I own a Perodua (a second hand Myvi auto, I’m a student)
Forthly, saya anak Pulau Pinang and I’m fully support the Mr Chief Minister. He is a great leader of Penang
Get out of here, John, you Proton fanatic. Don’t bring those negativity here. Just because one buy this car doesn’t mean they support the company. I’ve used both Proton and Perodua cars and there’s no difference in both of the cars (no, don’t even say about the performance of P1 vs P2 engines here, as well as the safety equipment features, and other controversies surrounding both Proton and Perodua. Just no.)
Go use those Mercedes, or Porsche or Mini, or Lamborghini.
If you really support Malaysian automotive, then don’t be like “I support Proton, but I don’t support Perodua”.
Instead of game changer (Perodua already top seller in Malaysia), this Bezza is indeed the GAME ENDER… for Proton!
Yes Bezza is game changer coz it jacks the price up for local cars.
#Sacartism
the tail light look like Mercedes Benz C-class (W204).
best ar produa bezza sedan advance 1.3liter transmisi auto meme best ar.. meme beza bezza dengan sedan edaran peroton kan geng..
“Used to the full range of steering and seat adjustability, I’m never 100% comfortable in the Axia’s driver’s seat because of the fixed steering,”…..
= FAIL.
When pelodua use copy and paste design is now considered as good? I thought everybody hate plotong because plotong like to copy and paste??????
Calling Matt Damon
no cvt gb, john wont drive this..
Bye bye Proton.
Better sell your factory to Perodua okay!
OMG OMG! This is the end of Proton. Already Proton is so shaky and going to die. Poor Proton only sold 4000 cars last month.
If what the CEO of Proton says is true, that they only make RM500 profit from each car sold, last month alone, Proton just made RM2 million profit. So, how to pay 12,000 workers? That means each worker will get gaji about RM150 per month.
This Perodua will kill Proton completely. Proton is still in jolly land. They have not reduced their cost. The management and directors each have jolly drivers and Audi A8L limosines. Each director still earns 6 figure salary per month.
So, with just RM2 million profit from last month 4000 units of car sales, how to even pay just the Board of Directors alone?? Forget the 12,000 workers.
Profit mean that already deduct salary. Sales – cost = profit. Salary and everything else goes into cost.
Thumb up. I din notice that.
yeah…i didnt noticed that too…i am becoming more stupid everyday…i should be commiting suicide anytime now..
Whenever Proton’s bank account kong (empty), just beg government for pocket money lar. RM1.5bil easy money, who cares about the sales??
Datuk Juga, Rm 500 is gross profit,It is not NETT PROFIT.If it is nett profit per car,they are making money.
Protong lost close to rm2 Billion the last 4 years in a row,bradder.
Did you score straight Bs in your SPM?
Paultan and Co are straight As achievers .
Bezza
Plai stupid.. Kasian
why Perdana Mk III no asean NCAP crash test??
why the fear, proton??
This guy didn’t even know about “Profit” meaning yet trying to do the “calculation”. A profit means after you deduct all the operation cost including salaray etc.
A good example of a stupid basher. Thank you for a good laugh today. LOL
yet, that guy receive hundreds of likes. it is a reflection of malaysian critical thinking status level
please go study what is profit before posting these calculation, no need to show your mazlanism here
stupid. Profit is after all costs taken out including salary. But still, it isn’t enough to maintain unexpected costs like sudden equipment failures, planned CAPEX and definitely not enough for RnD
the CEO claim profit of RM500 per car sold, if the profit mean net profit, then the profit of 500 per car is based on how much quantity sold? what is the total turnover, & what is the total expenditures. i believe the ceo mentioned 500 is gross profit, as u cant sold only 2000 car permonth and u still making net profit right…. think twice
why you have so many times to think about their profit?
Totally correct. So many stupid people here. Can calculate rm500 nett profit per car…banggang betul. Laugh die me.
fahny
This Perodua will kill proton? If so, what would happen to their vendors?….Eat SH’T??!! Pity…….
Good bye Saga, Persona, Preve & Perdana! Still using Camporn Engine & CVT bising Punch Powertrain, Proton get KO at the end of this year. This is the real automotive competition for the Proton.
Proton already can close shop. Last month only sold 4000 cars. With this from Perodua, you can kiss our RM1.5 billion goodbye.
Please lah Proton, please close shop. Buat malu sahaja. You have sucked over RM20 billion the past 20 years. Those are official figures. Unofficial figures is about RM100 billion cause your No 1 fan was Tun Mahathir. And when he was PM, he used to take billion freely from Petronas with one hand and give it to Proton with the other hand
All unaccounted for and not audited. These are the invisible hands that helped Proton since 1985. No records, no audit and even signed off by the audit houses
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I hope Perodua can give a special Malaysian citizen pricing for this car. 8% off would be great Perodua!
Still want to play religious/bangsa card game in this era..?? Salam brader, kita sendiri tak suka main kaum la….Masing2 kena survive…even kaum sendiri pun suka khianat sama2 kaum..Dont be like some fanatic politician who loves playing hatred game.
Pls give OKU a special 8% discount
i orang asli mau you all out of this country can? buat bising2 aje.
another disgraceful comment. Probably a dupe of john
8%? No problem, perodua give u the car without the engine , lol.
Hello Proton CEO. You say your Perdana costing RM115k is Prestige. But Prestige car got no keyless entry and go no VSC.
This chep car from Perodua, probably half the price of Perdana, got VSC and got keyless.
banyak malu lah Proton. You sapu Rm1.5 billion last month, you sapu RM15 billion the past 15 years from the rakyat, and yet, your “Prestige” cars got no VSC and keyless entry.
Not to mention their logo on steering wheel. See the difference? One is shiny and the other one is not :) KONONNYA “Prestige”
I wonder why PROTON choose not to install a coloured emblem on their steering wheel like those in glory saga 85.
Ya man… the blue plastic logo is cute. especially the one in front of the car that lights up.
This one, I agree. I wouldn’t bash P1 out of nothing, and in return I got a bashing pointing this out of serious concern, by blind supporters. But even Iriz have the safety features….. Proton…. oh Proton….
Perdana will never get VSC, that is based on Honda and it will only get VSA.
If you refer to electronic stability control, ESC should be the common name.
This is perodua story. But still proton to be bashed all way round.
Haha.. A lot of proton haters!
It seems proton has taken over their lives, and not in a good way!
Produa just introduced VSC and become so arrogent. Produa proudly claim their car are EEV. But if you realy go through EEV table the only car with EEV from Produa is Axia and comming Bezza. Previous model from Produa do not have EEV such as MyVi and Alza. But if you refer to the table Proton also have EEV model such as Saga Mt/CVT. Preve Exec Mt/CVT Iriz 1.3mt and Exora 1.6 Mt/AT. They try to make Malaysian wierd about EEV…..
EEV kepala otak mak hang engkau.
EEV is something starts in 2014. Exora, Saga EEV kepala mak bapa kau.
Sendiri cakap adalah. This is OFFICIAL CERTIFIED EEV.
I agreed about the Perdana should have keyless entry and press start button but don’t know who go to deal with Honda accept it not add this features as same others on this Perdana.
The other hand about the RM1.5 billion was not given to Proton yet as per my information. The government had approved but no money to give la…
Proton only obtain the first initial assistant from government when it startup at 1985 & no financial support at all after that first financial support till today by the government la… PROTON had pay billion ringgut of taxes to government for the past 30 years.
Please la all… Go get more true information before shooting PROTON like nobody business…
If 1985 PROTON didn’t started off industrialization, we all are still live as a mining family member, rubber tapper and or still live in an agricultural country without technology. Why PROTON started off the country industrialization? To assemble a car, it contains of a lot different sources of materials, technologies and manpower. It create a lot of technologies investment to our country and created our own engineer, architect and a lot business opportunities. With a car we need petrol, it created our own petroleum engineer, rose the hire purchase & insurance industry in the first 20 years…
Why those day PROTON make tans of profit? It thanks to all Malaysian support and no R&D cost because that time we are just an car assemble. Take the Mitsubishi model did some modifications here and there than sell. It as same what Perodua did from the day 1 till now.
Why PROTON keep making tans of loses now a day? Since Waja PROTON started R&D design, architecture, packaging, engineering own products which no one in the world have the products. The cost of the very first unit out from the factory was RM600 million to RM700 million. In order to breakeven the development cost each new model need to sell hundred of thousand units domestically & export. Since Waja, Gen.2, Savvy, Satria Neo, Persona, Saga, Exora, Preve, Suprima & the latest IRIZ all own development model was unable to get domestic support and a lot develop country was not really allow Proton to penetrate their country due to they are also car manufacturer. Somemore PROTON bought over LOTUS & MV Agusta & also built the most advance full robotics plan in cash money within 15 to 20 years after PROTON Incorporated. A lot major car manufacturer player will try maximum way to blocked Proton not to be successful fast.
“It as same what Perodua did from the day 1 till now”. Pedih tu! If P1 doing what P2 doing now pun kena besaran! Kiri kena kanan kena.
My key take-aways from this article.
1. No doubt we have witnessed the best car to come out from Perodua yet. This is the true game changer with available keyless entry, push start button, 5-star ANCAP and VSC!
2. I like Perodua’s style. No need to waste Paul Tan journos time to publish 50 spyshot articles talking about headlight design, grille design, door handle design, wiper design, etc. They just went,” Hey Danny, are you free now? Wanna come down and have a go in our new car and take some pics and share with your readers?”.
3. The timing of this article is perfect. Not only it is Perodua’s middle finger to Proton, it forces Proton to really re-think how they offer their next shitbox sedans. If they feel like launching them lah, now they are drunk on the Perdana’s prestigious fake exhausts.
4. Cheaper and better than a Myvi? When can I go make a booking??? Shut up and take my money!
Really, really my friend?
When the buying stops, the killing of innocent Malaysians will stop too.
For a person to actually say – shut up and take my money – and go out and buy this death-machine speaks volumes of our ignorance.
Do you know that small sedans from Peugeot, VW, Kia, Ford, many others can be had for lower price with much better build quality and safety features?
Simple logic is lost on simple minds.
Just wanna point out that the car already got a 5 start ANCAP rating.
Just a knowledge to all. ASEAN NCAP crash test is just only crash the car at 63km/h fpr front impact and evaluate the child in car injury only.
If the car face of back impact how?
Tak pandai baca artikel dulu ka?
You can’t count stars??
1 star
2 star
3 star
4 star
5 star
LANCAP.
“We’ll be counting Stars….
Take my money! Watch it burns! Sing it in the river, the lessons are learnt!”
Very funny PT only mentioned Kia Optima is using ‘Game Changer’ moniker while Proton Preve, Suprima, Iriz all bandied it all along as well in countless news and press release.
Ha Ha Ha Game changer car by Proton…what a freakin’ joke!!!!
OMG…look better…this gonna kill Proton immediately…Kiss goodbye to Proton.
Sayornara Protong
Chai Jien
Choi Kin
Poda
The end of EVERLASTING PERLINDUNGAN,PROTONG will ask for another bailout cos their whole product range is STAGNATING including the Pondana.
Amazingly,all the dead wood and spoilt vendors still RELAX…….TAKE THINGS EASY.LOSE money,JUST ASK MUS for bailout,mah.
Only one thing I can say,
“Shut up and take my money..!!” XD
End of Saga
Perodua Sedan have Push Start button maa.. Perdana still using old school key!
Sometimes manual helps. Remember Prince of Wales sunk because British had just change the weaponry system from mechanical to electrical oriented.
Which year are you from?? 2016 electrical knowledge is not the same as old time.
So you will tell all military to use WW2 weapons to protect their country? Well have fun fighting Jets without radar and navigation from teamates gg
i agree with manual helps. u will never know when the electronics will fail u and having a manual system to back it up is a good point no matter u are in 2016 or any other eras.
it sunk because the navy were not adequately traiñed.. and that’s official. vehicle nowadays are heavily supported by electric functions, and electric system are becoming more and more reliable compared to 5o~60 years back. drive by wire, abs, power steering injection etc (featured in this car and others too), if a backup is necessary for each and every one of it, especially the more critical than start button, it is like having a 2car already. :p
I hope the botak head CEO of Perodua put ABS and VSC in their other cars. Already, their Myvi and Axia not only don’t have VSC, they don’t even have ABS on some of their models.
VSC is by law compulsory in the whole of Europe. That is how important it is. Even Paul Tan has written a long article on how important VSC is.
ABS was compulsory on all cars in Europe from the 80s. Sadly, 40 years down the road, even Perodua omits ABS from their cars.
Once your read Paul Tan’s article, you will never buy a car without VSC.
http://paultan.org/2012/06/27/esp-stability-control-is-a-must-malaysian-motorists-deserve-better-active-safety-in-their-cars/
Perodua, pls put ABS and VSC in your other cars. Why do you treat people with lesser money badly? Don’t they deserve safety too?
why are you so rude? is this how p1 train you to work in their Communication department to be rude to other companies if they are successful? you car P2 CEO names like this? this is a car portal not a place to put personal insults.
hey kunta, be a bit more patient la, next year all p2 car will have all those VSC,ABS in all their model!
I thought small car doesnt need vsc so much compare to big car? More technology more cost. Simple
P2 gave you a choice with or without VSC. Kecoh what?
Now everyone can DRIVE!
AirPerodua(tm)
This is mass car , why no VSC in all variants like Iriz?
Why still got lame Campro and even lamer PUNCH CVT in Iriz?
Doom’s Day for other B-Segment
This is A segment sedan lah bodoh. This will only mark doomsday for Potong. Rest still no effect coz bigger car, higher specs, bigger space and brand name power.
Of course effect lah bodoh. Bolehland buyers are price sensitive. Who wants to buy VSC less more expensive Vios and other junks like Almera Attrage when there is cheaper alternative?
More like the end of Proton. And that is a good thing!
The End of an epic SAGA????
Now the ball game is in protons hand now. How will you react and counter this with the saga/pesona.
I doubt theres much room for improvement if you mess up the saga to be honest..
this looks nice. very well specs and excellent engine as well as a predicted great RV. this is called a game changer. Proton is doomed when this car goes on sale. their range of new sedans and such as new persona and Saga are dead. very poor sales of perdana proves they will not be able to compete.
Proton keeps losing its way. When there is still no clear direction and they are constantly being dictated to by the powers that be, how can they make a dent in this industry? The lawmakers refused to let proton become a sub brand of one German company due to obvious reasons, then they embarked on joint development with so many companies down the road that it’s become embarrassingly clear there’s no local innovation beyond the top hat. Let’s be fair. It should have been shut 20 years ago. If proton shuts down now, we’re looking at maybe 100k jobs lost. It cannot be solely blamed on these hapless guys. Look at what the government enabled in MAS. A once great airline that can’t even fight off budget airlines due to parliament’s prestige issue. Sorry for diverting from topic. I don’t own a proton, just a very very old accord. I’ve been a supplier to them, and perodua. I can sympathise with them. Talented people being hamstrung by bureaucracy. Perodua always had clear lines of command. Perodua has also clearly benefited from manufacturers that supplied proton, who also have now developed competencies to build for other automotive behemoths. Let’s not be naive about this. I would not want to see proton die a horrible death. Crony companies have to be killed off. Middle men, rent seekers have to be kicked out. Only then can we see proton rise. Just a simple rant
Rest in peace Proton Saga.
Haha…dont thumb down me plz
Together with Persona, suprima, accordana, satria, iriz…… akai….
Siok ni utk uber
1.0 and 1.3 engine still too underpower with sedan. Even myvi got 1.5, lagi power lagi best.
If this turn to hybrid or mini turbo. Then its awesome.
Proton got turbo for 2018 version
Turbo bocor. Proton now waiting for Matt Damon to fix it
So, you go to buy Myvi la..
No! Throw in the 707hp 6.2l supercharged engine from the challenger Hellcat. Because whatever they throw in will still be underpowered to the usual crop of commenters. And I still believe we won’t be satisfied until the introduction of a Fusion Reactor drive
Maybe should add GN Drive with GN Particles so people can understand each other on the road.
hahahahahah…i like
Best Comment. Ever.
You, sir… take my like.
So. Much. Win.
Above me 2 Gundam pilots comment. “You are my enemy again, Gundam?!”
Ahahahaha this crack me up. Suddenly Gundam out of nowhere. But GN particle that allow driver to understand each other would really help in Bolehland because to many driver dunno how to use signal
Underpower?? why would you focus on power when getting a car like this? if you want power go la get kancil and mod in a V6 turbo or whatever. The target market is budget families who want SPACE, USABILITY, PRACTICALITY and most importantly GOOD FC, power is not even the top 5 priority here.
U kill it dude….nice one
This is family car. Think of full load, plus whenever you need to overtake lorry or bus in front of you, plus more and more car on the road so you need to overtake it fast.
It is more power that you need. No?
duh … if lorry/bus travelling at > 110KM, and you are driving family guy … you want to overtake for what? our speed limit is 110 km/h remember.
If you feel save enough then go on tailgating bus / lorry until you arrive.
Can’t agree more than this, you hit the point where Perodua and the Japanese brands hit it.
my 2009 saga blm 1.3 still at its good performance until today…so i think 1.3 for perodua sedan should not be a problem
Perodua (owned by UMW as well) cannot eat into Toyota Vios market share, hence no 1.5L engine. Strategic decision
it’s different segment of cars…this bezza should sit in A segment…
But Myvi 1.5 give you their most versatile engine that is fitted in Daihatsu Vans, Lorries, Avanza and even Rush which cost much much more expensive than Myvi 1.5。 Not to mention the interior of Myvi is way better than all the vehicles above.
They call it an EEV, the writer even makes mention about how the car is not suited for high-powered operations. Idiot low-income motorists already do all kinds of hell with their 1.0 – 1.5 range modded hatchbacks.
Side note: engineers work night & day to make sure that the car is optimized to the stock design & PURPOSE [not P2 lah, obviously Toyota & Daihatsu]. It’s a city car! Nissan makes the Almera to drive around cities AND the GTR to rip apart race tracks. Pick the car for the purpose! Adding all that crap onto it spits in the face of all their effort. Then people wonder why their Rice Racer is under-powered after putting on kits, unstable after modding/changing the powertrain to make up for the earlier under-powerment, and etc and etc.
Do you really wanna give those kinda people access to a more powerful drive-train? They have Myvi gangs taking out Pajeros, imagine Bezza gangs taking out buses.
look at those uncomfortably ugly rear seats
Only 1 layer of sponge, u think they gv u sofa seat????
So you can go for proton Perdana la!
A way better than Preve already.
But Preve safety 5 star . This new produa can match??
read the article
Bezza got awarded with NCAP 5-star rated
How come campare new P2 with Preve. Diff. segment A to C. 5star rated Asian Ncap and 5star NCAP is much differ….
I find its stupid to compare 2 cars thats so different in sizes. Regardless this thing still cant compete in preve to be honest. The back seat looks uncomfortable as hell.
A Preve can fit 3 child seat at the rear seat at one time, try that in this shitty poodua.
let alone the Preve will leave this POS in the dust in terms of accleration and cornering capability.
poor effort by poodua…
I’am sure a majority of us looking for a car are definitely prioritizing having tha ability to ferry 3 children in the back while cornering like the Aryton Senna like they are not into the next tree probably with one headlamp broken as I’ve seen on most Preve/Suprima.
However once this car is out its going to be selling like hot cakes and guaranteed its going to be many many times more sold monthly than Preve annually.
U might be proud with cornering and acceleration that preve offered. If you think that taking a NSE corner and speeding is your priority. It is better for you to drive in Sepang F1 track and please dont risk your family live with your driving attitude.
Seriously my brother, your preve is NO MATCH if it against with proton satria neo R3. A very limited satria neo with r3 145hp green lotus version and his twins, an r3 145hp red version.
Not to forget, Preve aircond will go for early retirement once warranty is over. Also, the engine will reach puberty leaving engine oil all over the place due to oil cooler hose failure.
Nah. Axia had more aircond issues compared to preve. Already broken after 1 year of usage.
I pray for your 3 kids behind. Ayah gila rempit.
The taillight looks similar to Civic 9th Gen(2012).
Oh yeah it does
Best efforts from P2 though..Hope it is RM50K below for the top spec.
this bezza is based from which Daihatsu/Toyota ?
xoomie, x baca habis ka? it is all new model 100% develope by P2 R&D.aiyyoo, banyak malas malas baca lorrr…
You may see that Perodua seems to hide the fact that Toyota Etios as their mule for this project. Toyota Etios is really successful in India small sedan car market.
Proton Saga got dapao-ed…
Honestly, this is promising and looks nice. Looking forward to the specs and pricelist.
the perodua bezza sedan price is?
Nice dashboard
Cost saving cars are good. Everything is expensive now, even our life.
2 airbags ok la, front disc, back drum.
What about VSC ? This one important bila hujan….
Somehow you are able to post a comment but not read an article where you can find your answer?
Bacalah… vsc on 1.3L advance
For your next test drive, please load the boot fully to show if rear suspension can handle it; even Vios fails and is lowered too much on a full boot. Tq.
Ask Paul & Hafiz to load the car. Just joking!
This is a proper “rebadge”. Take something, and put heart and soul into making it something much better and suited to consumer demand.
Not really just change the badge, put some stupid ass bodykit, on the LAST GENERATION car, not even the current generation.
bro this model is not a rebadge…this totally new model based on axia platform…even maybe daihatsu will rebadge this model for their market…
It’s rebadged from Toyota Etios
Nope. Lies. Doesn’t looks the same at all.
rebadge from what???
Toyota Etios. Sold in India and Brazil. Almost identical in dimension except that Etios is equipped with stronger engine but no stability control. This Bezza is like an improved version of Etios.
That is why no test cars are seen on the road. It just underwent plastic surgery…..hence wind tunnel test is sufficient
Lol even this car have VSC, Vios still no VSC.
Nice write-up. Heard only 3 publications were brought in for this.
Could you check if they’re planning a 1.5L variant (and when) this weekend? IIRC P2’s Sendayan plant will also be producing 1.5L NR engines.
Previously, The Saga Begins…. Coming soon, The Saga Ends…
Saga : Error 404
U nail it mate
If they could just slap 4 more airbags on the top specification unit and VSC across all variant. That would spell the end of Proton, not just Saga.
The made in Sendayan engine enables the bringing down of the total cost I guess.
Nice writing guys!
That should be on 1.5L with bodykits later…
nice!
Good competition. Thumb up to Perodua.
With P2 Bezza and the likely successful sales figure, proton is worried shi#less that they might not survive in the next 3 years…..
Nevermind, the Govt will offer RM billions of “Tongkat” to proton again…
actually you and rest of citizens will be bailing out governments mismanagement of Proton….
Wau.. good job p2.. I think the only way P1 can compete in the future with P2 is by collaborating with the Honda.. Can’t stand alone anymore, and please don’t choose to collaborate with any european manufactr, stay w Japan.
Honda already divorced with Proton, asking it to coming back is like wanting to marry ex-husband.
RIP Almera, Attrage, and horrendous Saga
Its actually a sedan version of Avanza.
Dayummmmmmmmm….. You win liao lorrrr P2
P1 may rest in peace, forget the saga, Bezza can tapau the Accordana too in terms of safety and equipments (ahem ahem … keyless eh).
Design wise, there’s not much you can ask for a budget car. Looks pretty okay to me.
Very complete budget city car. Thumbs up for P2! Can see that they understand the rakyat much more than P1. Good job ah P2!
The Soviet T34 tank, The Kalashnikov, the Honda Cub and the VW Beetle. They share one thing in common are that they are crude, simple and game changing, war winning even for some. They were well design to be focus and getting the job done. And that’s what Perodua has been churning out.
While proton heads off to promote nationalism and patriotism, perodua is truly a company that took protons original dream and making it work, a car designed well by Malaysians for Malaysians and what a good work they’ve done, it manage to conquer Malaysian with only a 3(now 4) model lineup, and that’s less than even Ferraris offering. Sure is not the most luxurious,nor powerful, nor technologically advance, definitely not the best looking in my eyes, but I suspect is going to be a brilliant little car for the price and job.
Unlike the Perdana which is however I look at it, is an half arse job. The Bezza is a modest design built to get the job done for the price. In a country where people could only ever afford a RM55k car I believe making a car that is reliable, dependable and easy on the wallet with enough toys to keep people in the showroom and Happy out of it is vital…. And that makes it truly a Malaysian car for the Malaysian people.
Not sure why I actually replied. Was supposed to make my own comment
I disagree with you. The Perdana was a full-arse job. It takes a special idiot to unnecessarily extend the whole rear-end but it takes a truly remarkable retard to design fake non-painted exhaust tips.
5 star safety, keyless entry, I-stop functions, Larger boot (508 liter) damn big for b segment, rear seat can be reclined, better quality than proton (For sure), fuel consumption below than 20km per liter four (Auto). RIP Proton saga. Kudos for Perodua this is really game changer.
Perodua staff can start planning to renovate their house, go on holiday or kahwin lagi, sure minimum 6 month bonus a few months after this car is launched.
All the vendors can start cancelling their worker’s leave already, even 24hours work-shifts to produce the parts will not be able to maintain 3-5 months waiting period to get a Bezza.
Damn time to work with perodua then
Similar to earlier honda accord design
Just when Malaysians think they have better cheaper car … have you forgotten that from now on, more of your tax, epf savings will be needed and used to keep Proton alive….
fuh.nasub baik xde rear fog lamp cam vios…
the dashboard design is so beautifully crafted omg can’t believe this is a perodua! i think merc compact sedan can’t compete also. bravo!
Sarcasm at its best
It is close to UK standard for a compact car, at least compact car in Malaysia doesn’t mean kosong specs now. Buzz really raised the standard in terms of the trim, safety and environmental friendly. This car really a game changer not only to A-segment but also the B-segment.
I guess it will give a big threat to Proton, F.Fiesta and M. Attrage.
when it will start selling?price?
One of the publication mentioned from RM30k-RM55k.
Otr or basic price?
RIP to saga if perodua bezza got 1.5L engine
Even the new Saga will no longer come with 1.5 option, so I doubt P2 will offer this car with a 1.5
This has gotta be the BIGGEST news of late. Well done to P2 for ‘quietly’ working on this and making sure it fits the needs and wants of the market.
Like what the rest said, it’s the end for Proton.
Not sure why they like to make the design looks awkward. decent car. the best I can provide my comment.
idle start stop with push start button and a humongous boot..plus dual vvti engine & EEV status some more..watch out saga!
Well done PERODUA, Thumbs up to Malaysian Ultimate Rebadged National Car Manufacturer!
How much licenses fee you”ll be paying to Japan?
hey Das Auto, tak baca ka?…this one is not rebadge car la, it totally develope from sketch(styling),eng.design & to production by our local designers & engineers. be proud sikit la for what they have done.in fact toyota & daihatsu might rebadge this car to their logo in other country like indonesia & thailand.
agreed with u sir… Hey das auto, read the articles first la, then baru comment. SPM english fail ka??
yup, P2 developed this car 100% from scratch and use very high tech technology from P2 new factory (PGMSB) same to Axia car development.
FYI, We just Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V parts of other Japanis car… unlike Das Auto VW full of scandal & cheating consumers!
you are all stupid. PERODUA from the start is NOT a rebadge car. It’s a joint-development between Daihatsu-Toyota-Perodua. Engineers from all three companies are involved in the development of all the models. Bodoh jangan cakap banyak! If it’s a rebadge, then isn’t Daihatsu also rebadging Toyota cars? Or Toyota rebadging Daihatsu car? Kalo tak tau, jangan banyak cakap! Check dulu!
Its a subtle rebadge from toyota etios in india. Close base dimension. Still, perodua improved most of the aspects that makes the bezza is a new model getting away from etios.
You keep on saying it’s a rebadge from toyota etios. There is no more similarities other then dimensions. The truth is Bezza is base from Axia. And Axia is based on the Daihatsu Ayla or Toyota Agya. The Daihatsu Ayla is a city car, designed by Daihatsu and manufactured by Astra Daihatsu in Indonesia. The Daihatsu Ayla is also sold as the Toyota Agya, and in the Philippines as the Toyota Wigo.. Kapish. It is more accurate to say Bezza is a (unfairly) bootjob on the Ayla or Agya design. Not Etios.
Ni effect gambar atau memang seat belakang dia tegak macam nak 90degree?
i hope the cheapest bezza will be equipped with radio,not like the cheapest axia..so sad..as there is people that can only afford the cheapest one..not all like to modify the sound system as some said that it is the reason for them to buy the cheapest axia..
Since the most basic model is Standard G, I think radio is standard across the range
u dont understand marketing.
axia has 5 trim levels – basic, E, G, etc…
they are trimmed differently to suit different type of ppl’s budget.
you want to buy the cheapest axia and you want radio, head to the nearest accesories shop.
or u can buy the next cheapest axia which comes with a head unit as a standard factory fit.
haiyaaa… this is not like proton selling waja in single spec some 15 years back.
please read with full attention.it said some..not all..people read with eyes,not with knee..please understand
belapa wang mau?
This is how we going to achieve wawasan2020. Adding more ‘patriotic’ brand cars on road. More malaysian able to buy cheap empat roda and creating more traffic. Well done G!
R.I.P Proton
alza & myvi are produced by pmsb. axia & bezza are produced by pgmsb. this bezza will be priced between axia & myvi. myvi will slowly die, so does pmsb. RIP.
Wow, this is nice. Hope they will try to go a segment higher with a new Myvi sedan. Civic hype is nothing compared to this. While civic is a good car and attract some of the malaysian, this car is designed for malaysian based on majority needs and affortability.
P/s: some other local manufacturer built car with so called ‘high performance’ and ‘superior handling’ without knowing what people needs and want. rip
P2 really know the market… Why suddenly sedan. Car market has been struggling across any brand. This sedan targeted for taxi, uber driver which on the rise. They have see it coming from other Asian neighbor (Indonesia, Philippines, & Thailand) It will be all over the country very soon. It will take away a huge pie from aging saga/proton lunch money – and they will ‘ketinggalan’ for good.
VSC , VVTi, Mirror Link, Keyless entry, boot, leather seats
Win liao lor P2, P1 will complain this is not “fair” and ask for more protection and donation
I own myself a safe beautiful sedan, Preve.. Even though the car is equipped with good safety features, HOWEVER its internal features are so CHEAP!! So much problems start to arise.. And, most of my time spending waiting my car to be inspected, serviced at sc.. Everytime after servicing my car, the problem will settle down for awhile just before it occurs again.. I hate proton.. U never imprOve with your QC.. Even though ur car is safest among all cars, who cares if ur QC is still worse.. Instead of preve, i should choose other comfortable C-segment sedan such as Kia or Honda City.. I am so unsatisfied with Proton!!!!
do you mind if i want to propose for a c-segment new honda civic instead of b-segment honda city like u mentioned before?
1 segment smaller VS the fear of frequent breakdown + time and money spent in Proton garage. That’s why you see our Vios and Honda City outsell Preve and Suprima S a lottttttt!!!!!
my proton preve is giving me endless problem
Perodua Game Changer, Proton Game Over…
HHowhat will be the engine rpm rev when it’s cruising on 110km/h?
Ugly, tall and skinny…
another god car born after vios hahaha
P2 can try to debadged it and sell it in India as Daihatsu Bezza. Bring all the money back to Malaysia.
1) when sitting at the driver seat, ada that sakit pinggang feeling tak? like the myvi, due to the soft sponge.
2) How is the feeling when sitting at the back as passenger?
I guess Saga will have a hard time competing.
Some question to ask.
1. How is the Ride comfort compared to Axia and Myvi?
2. How is the NVH as well compared to Axia and Myvi?
3. How big is the fuel tank since it is a sedan?
buy japanese car better RV… less than rm100k with Auto Start Stop
Since a 1.3 engine fits in this car, will P2 offer that engine for the Axia? Thumbs up to P2 for designing a car to take on the upcoming Saga which also will be an A segment sedan like Bezza
The only way Proton can survive this is to sell their upcoming Saga replacement base model at a lower price point. Much lower, like 28 – 29k all the way up to 40k for top model. And to sell their upcoming Persona Model at around Bezza top model range of about 40 – 55k.
Then again, without improve engines, gearbox abd other qualities, there is not much hope either. Pity Proton. You should have accepted VW offer years ago.
abang2 poyo racing will modify this car bunyi2 tampal2
Dont forget tayar kangkang
There is no mention on engine refinement, suspension comfort level and NVH. Perhaps Danny Tan could relate these aspects with the present Japanese B-segment Trio or perhaps their predecessor models?
Example:
1. vibration (does steering vibrates like axia)
2. drive comfort (does it feels like Jap B-segment or same as Axia?)
3. noise (does it feels like Jap B-segment or same as Axia?)
If Perodua managed to tackle those 3 issues plagued with their current models, only then it is a true ‘Game Changer’.
We did not have a back-to-back drive with the Axia, but drivetrain refinement and NVH seemed to be better, if I remember correctly. As for ride comfort, the smooth roads there aren’t a good representation of real world conditions.
Shud hav given it a 1.5 engine. Wats d point of 1.0 engine?
spend 75% of its time in traffic jams or trip to pasar. why need 1.5?
for mid & low income earners who wants to save fuel consumption and drive to work and do their errands around town. Not for you to drift and race. You want a fast car then get Impreza, Bezza is not the car for you.
Underpowered car cost u more petrol
Duh. It’s a certified EEV vehicle. Potong got???
Axia underpower? FC beats any Potong.
So, your statement is wrong.
Honestly I clock around 18.3km/litre average in my Bezza advance. Working and living in penang. Nuff said. Feel it worth damn every penny
I’m truly disgusted by the rear seats of this vehicle. They look so flat and uncomfortable. Anyone wants to come against me ans say “Hey, it’s a low cost vehicle! What the hell do u expect??”
Teruskan perangai cam tu dan semoga kerjayaan dengan penuh harapan
in fact i think the whole propotion of the car is awkward, but its okay, its yr arse whos going to do the sitting not your eyes. the look may not pleases u, but yah, i cant think any car that please the whole population. if there are, u’ll see only one type of car cruising the road..
to you ahmad faizal ” hey its a low cost vehicle! what the hell do you expect??” to yr face. perodua is on the way for their kejayaan.. (not kerjayaan.. wth does that mean anyway) #justsaying
Paultan, can you check if there is any annoying wind noise caused by the side mirrors around 110-120kph? It is an issue with the Axia, and the noise is louder if there is strong winds on the highway.
more often than not, it is the door visors fitted to cars as accesories which caused the wind to swirl and created noise.
door visors aka air press are the culprit. they ruin the aerodynamics air flow of the car nowadays for the sake of style and function (good for our weather though)
Shut up and take my money Perodua! U heard me, i love your 4-speed auto than the stupid CVT of Proton. Good car depends on the transmission. A good BMW engine can only be called “good” bcoz they use “ZF” transmission. Even the Chinese uses it now duh.
consider testing the car at high speed around 120km/h and above at long straight highway if possible. would like to know if it is suitable for distance riding like balik kampung.
Dear PT Team,
Few question for your upcoming test drive this weekend.
1. RPM Range for 1.0l & 1.3l during highway speed at 110km/h.
2. NVH level in different variant of the car.
3. Driving/handling feel during highway cruising & city driving. (hopefully not sampan feeling like Myvi)
4. Position of back passenger, is it comfortable for long journey?
5. Engine response during on/off of aircond compressor, is it loud or same as current Perodua cars.
6. Engine service interval, 10k km?
7. Sound insulation and audio performance for Premium & Advance variants.
Thank you for your feedback, cheers.
Ya2, wanted to know it all, thanks for listing it out.
Used preve turbo is cheaper much powerful much safer with 6 airbags, only less frugal due to more cc.
Waiting for 1.0l turbo proton engine
mini civic FB in style…not bad
I want to see the safety rating for this car. Do send it for ANCAP rating please. I’ll support if it gets more than 4 star. Thank you.
5 star for Advance variant and 4 stars for others.
Baca la kawan…then share it with all your friend.
ANCAP is Australian NCAP.
I believe you need at least 6 airbags to get 5 stars ANCAP.
Game changer? Nope. Just the same ol’ deathtrap when ESC only for topkek spec. Oh, and mazda is demanding for their headlamp/grille chrome back.
esc topcake spec of course. have you seen any cars did better? sure can put it on the lowest spec too, then it is going to be the premium spec price la..
Banyak ke perBezza-an dengan Saga?
This look very similar to proton kind of design.
in fact with many other manufacturer too.. but like paultan said, the packaging makes the differences. when paultan said it, i believe it.
It looks much better than the other Eco Sedan ->
Mitsubishi Attrage 1.2L CVT.
Proton campro will challenge this with junk campro and result proven of 10-12km/l.
Somemore proton diehard fand will think that campro junk engine is better than dual vvti engine, combining with sucking CVT Gearbox with not many manufacturers choosen that Punch brand.
The Proton head is full of wannabe, think of how they planning the perdana without 2016 list of accessories. Dont complain the agreement in the 1st place, Proton should know as they are not the first time car manufacturers.
P/s: remember campro turbo/cfe which can sucking fuel like 21L/100km during normal traffic jam in KL. Great Junk Engine though.
No wonder P2 has been so quiet…they didn’t want P1 to know about their P1 slaying plan. Kudos to P2 for developing this model from ground up and I believe it will sell well just like all the previous P2 models. As for P1, all the best with your upcoming two models and pls don’t ask anyone for help anymore.
In your dreams.
RIP P1
Please test its slalom ability. Thanks
Let say…6 months waiting list?
Proton please learn from Perodua. No need to cover up your cars for months and years. Be brave and bold and listen to what Malaysians want. What a disgrace Proton is. Even before launching this Perodua beauty we all already know this Bezza is going to be a success. Beautiful design and practical. This is what Malaysians want. Cheap to buy and also cheap to run and also great to drive. This Axia sedan will be another record seller clocking over 150k units a year while the Proton Saga struggles to sell 500 units a month.
why praise this car ???
look carefully… transmission @ 4E-AT same as Vios…
Still better than punch CVT on your proton
CVT better, lower power loss
CVT better at jerking
Obviously you never drive one
Imo, they should produce an Extreme variant that are equipped with a 1.5L mill which is the 3SZ-VE or the 2NR-FE engine. This would be a great deal against the 1.6L variant of P1 small sedan, the Proton Saga.
Saga fanboy dislike. Rofl.
Too bad manual variants no VSC.
if new proton saga be equipped with vsc, abs, ebd, 4 airbags across the range…at least still have the chance to fight this one…
2 airbags? I wouldn’t touch it for safety sake.
Well.. i’m not trying to spoil the party over here. Yes, it achieves 5 star for asean ancap, or 4 for the lower spec, but guess what?! Look at the design of the car and the overall proportion.
What we malaysian want is a cheap and affordable (well, mostly cheap) and spacious car. Technology will be a great deal breaker or a bonus i shall say.
Take a look at the rear seat. It’s so damn thin! Of course it makes the cabin roomier, but, oh well, wears and tears come in after warranty ended huh?
Look at the door thickness as well as the overall shell. Everything looks so damn thin till the extent that the 5 star thingy don’t really save your life when there is a side accident. We do know how soft the exterior of perodua is nowadays, yes it gives more space and practicality, being the one and only tiny car with b segment class leading cabin space, but i shall say none is perfect?
I do admit this is a game changer with all those tech on the highest trim, well, heck! There is even the central locking button in the middle of nowhere! Sadly, no aftermarket armrest unless u wanna sacrifice your usb port :)
Every enjoyment comes with sacrifaction thou.
Not to spoil everyones party. Just my comment. Its a great car after all with its reliability. THATS WHAT WE MALAYSIAN WANTS!
You are right. The facts are the facts. The only way is to compare with offerings from big manufacturers who are locked out of the Malaysian market – superminis from Kia, VW, Peugeot, Ford, Chevy, etc – anything in the market now can beat this Bezza. Unfortunately we are stuck in our ignorance.
Cars were meant to be soft la dumb a**. Want solid body for what? Din learn physics is it?
b4 you ask, no i didn’t go to civics or moral class.
soft? have you ever think about pedestrian, people who get hit when walking, riding bicycle or jogging?
thin shell, did you not hear paultan mentioned high tensile steel shell?
Wear and tear? dont you want it for your tires too?
#sigh
eh.. you all jangan happy sangat lah. belum orang try drive lagi. ntah2 hampeh. ntah2 proton saga r lagi bagus
ntah2? ntah2 lah ko selama-lamanya.
Saga Campro engine maa.. CVT bising Punch Powertrain gearbox, Proton SC very bad.. high maintainance cost maa..
Perodua? Far far away good in build quality & aftersale services.
Danny, at 150kmh is it stable?
Yes. Conditions were dry, without breeze
Dear Danny, my personal request:
1. RPM at 80kph and 110kph
2. For premium with eco idle, need use special battery? Cost of special battery? Can use normal battery (but disable this feature)?
3. Recommended tyre psi?
We will try to take note
Paul, can I know about the NVH of the car and how comfortable this car is and is the power enough for 1.0MT in your testing by coming weekend? And when can we know the price of this car? This is what I want to ask, thanks!
Please drive the Bezza with its boots full of load( bags full of cloth, metal maybe)..if possible the both model, engine 1.0 & 1.3
Can sell very well
Its a very light car,how does it handle highway speed both with full occupant and driver only?
This model will surely hit Proton market share which is no surprise. Plus,i do seriously think Vios market share will be affected more as well.
I see this model as in between Proton Saga and Toyota Vios. Those whom hates or dun want a Proton but cant afford a Vios will surely go for this model.
Danny, the red illumination surrounding the dials, is it an indicator that changes colour (like in Honda cars) to promote Eco driving?
Also, will there be a variant equipped with a 1.5L engine in the not so distant future? Please update us in your next article. Thank you.
No, the red “cradles” have no eco function. There’s a separate green eco light guide, though.
I don’t think there will be a 1.5L variant.
Yes , they reserved 1.5L variant, if they launched now, 1.0 and 1.3 cannot sell
Paul, please let us know:
1) crash test photos (including body in white showing the chassis and body structure of bezza)
2) suspension setup – ride comfort
3) NVH
4) built quality
thanks a lot.
Can hear more fly buzzing around Potng showroom!
i dunno about u guys but for me interior quality seems to be similar to my axia. exterior steel also like axia.
i gess they focus on EEV with some of the latest technology features.
jangan bangga atau tembak dulu…tunggu kereta keluar dulu..tgk apa komen owner lepas pakai sebulan. Dulu Axia semua kecoh…lepas dpt..semua senyap…senyap bukan takde masalah…sebab malu nak sharekan masalah…lagi2 axia G spec…ke-laut la jawapnya.. Semua ckp mcm pakar kereta, pakar ekonomi dunia tapi masih duk ngan ibubapa atau masih sewa rumah. Dan org yg paling otak kat lutut atau bodoh tahap cipan compare apple to durian…what for?? different segment.. Pandai pula compare harga ayam kat tessco dgn harga ayam ecconsaver…tak pula dia pi compare harga ayam ngan harga kerbau…banggap tak?? nak jadi keyboard warrior biar professional…jgn main hamtam pastu org ckp bodoh marah. Paham.
Proton car salesman d-e-t-e-c-t-e-d
Hahaha :)
He has a point about nobody talking about Axia. I guess it fits the needs of Malaysians so that’s enough.
komen terbaik…macam la diorang pakar2..
Hoi bodoh. Org kire ape different segment? Ingt org nk beli kete untk setiap segment ke kat umah bodoh? Itu yg masalah proton ade sekarang. Follow sgt dgn segment dia. Buat satu kete yg orang ade logic akal nk beli. Buat kete byk2 buat ape kalau xde org beli?
dah dapat axia diorg senyap? takde masalah nak bising2 apa.. anda mmg #keyboardwarriorprofessional :)
Eh? Because you like to worship your jepunis overlord. Example, when p1 got no airbags defect, you persoal. Takata airbags ady killed people you dun persoal pulak.
Topkek
True…
I only go forum kecoh before i got my City because lots of things to ask. After got City, too busy driving..kecoh forum for what?
Tutuplah Proton dan mulut mu. Takde bising
Looking at the long HISTORY of Proton and shorter HISTORY of Perodua, your GUESS is BETTER than mine…period…for me P2 anytime.
Can 1.0L & 1.3L compete on market in future? Why just only 1.0 if it is better than saga which has 1.6 itself and vios 1.5?
Said the car can move 150km/h, is it stable for the engine?
Future saga also will have 1.0 and 1.2 three cylinders. So your argument is invalid, car in A segment don’t need big engine because it will spend most of its life running around city center and traffic jam. Anything bigger will end up using more fuel than necessary
I think 1.5 cc like myvi will better if the Bezza is in full load(5 adults)
Don’t to think the Mitsubishi Attrage 1.2L can accommodate 5 passengers at a time and impressively got good fuel consumption and most people said that the car performance almost similar (if not exactly) to Vios? Just imagine of this little sedan can do with it’s Dual VVTi engine.
I have tested that car b4. Not sure the FC if fuel load, but it’s a terrible car. Much worst than City/Vios/Almera.
One more thing – with the engine start/stop tech on the Advance variant, what are they doing to compensate for the much increased wear and tear on the starter motor, battery, etc.?
only 150kmph?
that’s freaking slow. nowadays anything below 200kmph is slow.
Nobody is forcing you to get a Bezza. You can always opt for Imprezza, that one 260 kmh no problem.
Then dont buy it lol
A segment car mostly not recommended to speed beyond 120-130km/h. And this car will not appear in need for speed game too
Dear PT team, can u find out if they will b offering gear up body kits like the myvi? I don mind paying a bit more for a sportier look as i don like those aggresive body kit designs offered by “brothers” like acces shops!
Thanks
Hello, I would like to know about Bezza’s performance when climbing up high hill (eg: Cameron Highlands hill, Kimanis higway in Sabah, or any other) with full loads both MT &AT
I would like to know why Perodua is still using the fixed steering column for Bezza (if there is any other reason than cost saving). Long legged drivers will have a tough time finding his comfortable setting.
What about the refinement of the car at average speed of, say 90km/h?
It will be definite choice for taxis, uber and grab car drivers alike….
Yep…. A game changer….
they cn even sell in large numbers in india….. They like sedans there….
1.3 advance is thee way to go…..
A big salute to perodua,
Questions….
1) available colour options?
2) overall NVH?
3) any NGV protoype perodua is hiding?
Yes I definitely want to know if they have NGV or hybrid version planned. This car sounds like an Uber or Grabcar driver’s wet dream. Also what is the full tank capacity and maximun mileage for a full tank.
Looking at all the comments here, P1 engineering team probably pissing in their pants.
I think gomen also will feel stupid now for putting our 1.5 bill in P1.
No duit raya for P1. Selamat Berbankrupt dan salam pupus P1.
If this car sell at the same price with Saga then Proton is finished.
Hi Danny.
I would like to know whether:
1) The air-conditioning is cold enough for Malaysia’s scorching hot afternoons. My experience with Perodua”s air-con system is always bad so much so it feels like a fan in the Viva during the afternoon.
2) Will the leather seats on the advanced variant will have enough friction for one’s comfort. If the leather is slippery then it’ll make long journeys a misery with those flat rear benches.
I’ve never had any air con problems in Peroduas, and I did not find the Bezza’s AC to be unusual. And no, the leather didn’t feel “slippery”
Bye Saga and Persona!
please test with
1)fully loaded boot ( Balik kg situation)
2)fully people inside (4 or 5)
3)time from idle stop to car to move
4)lighting inside car during night time
TEST naik genting @ cameron tea
Nooooooo pls dont follow the “straight silver thing” at the bonet. Its ugly
The design are better than 2017 proton persona aka sedan iriz
hahahahha Proton is in deep trouble (shit) now!!!
Would like to know the price for each variants.. And the expected date to be released.
i think persona is better
For the upcoming weekend drive, please check whether the eco idle can be turn off and how long will the engine start again after idle stop for both maximum and minimum aircond setting. Thanks!
A 1.0L 3 cylinder engine for this sedan? You must be joking Perodua! Even the 1.3L engine is the bare minimum and don’t expect to climb up Genting with a 5 persons with the air-con on.
How sad for Malaysians to get excited over a basic sedan with underpowered engines. It goes to show that we have been starved of decent cars at reasonable prices. I guess we know who to blame for this.
You drive to genting everyday ahhh?
Good point. In fact, Tesco and probably soon many other supermarkets offer delivery. So, why would families need a sedan with a big boot? Axia cukupla. A box with 4 wheels that can fit 4-5 people. Malaysians don’t need more than that.
why la nak kena pegi tesco kt cameron.. i just dont get it
Saga/Iriz can full load drive to Genting?
You drive Genting everyday?? Sohai Gambler.
No wonder money all donated to Lim’s Family.
Bye bye proton
NVH compared to other models in the same segment? Build quality, durability of the bits in the car… quality of fit and finish for the price of the car? Any turbocharged variants in the future? a 1.0 turbo perhaps? This is indeed a game changer. Despite the naysayers, I think P2 has done an amazing job for an full featured entry level sedan. Great job.. can export d lah..
1300cc for 50k is overpriced.
During the syed zainal time as a proton ceo…proton looks promising in the future…why…bcos he make the cars base on what the peopl wants…just like perodua’s ceo now…but ever since proton ceo changed…proton is going to end drastically…
stupid kampung name.
jaguh is sillier.. the body is heavy as hell. no pikap. and guess what? ex5 has longer lifetime
Perodua no need to rebadge daihatsu car again
Is there a queue forming already?
Cun la new car keluar.
R.i.p iriz
iriz only wins in handling.
IRIZ need to upgrade with ADAS system to win, give it a better transmission.
Guys, kebanyakan yang beri komen pasal Bezza ni macam la dah test drive. Test drive dulu baru komen. Apa raa…
Lepas test drive no komen kot… Kekekek..
Wrong. No need to test drive. People buying this car not looking for Ride & Handling shitz.
The rakyat just want big boot, jimat minyak and cheap to buy and maintain.
All Bullseyes.
Nobody expect BMW from Axia anyway.
Hi Danny, great review.
Please take some ‘upskirt’ photos, front to back. interested in the ‘unseen body parts’. haha.
We’ll try to have some “upskirt” pics for you the next time
For me if vs saga, this car any time,any day,day and night,year begin,year end,chinese new year,raya,deepavali,christmas,young or old… it just beat all at his category and price range.
This is what we call market directed strategy.
Come out something the market can digest.
Just see the perdana by proton just launched recently. The diffence between a serious man and a kindergarden kiddo
But lost to coming persona
Carry at least 4 people and load up the boot and see how it performs?
Is power steering electric or hydraulic, the wheel on Axia is quite heavy for parking. Also how is the NVH at speed over the speed limit including engine, tyre and wind noise. This is important for long distance balik kampung trip. Thank you.
Why manual tranny no VSC? Because manual driver should just go extinct?
Yes.
how about the backseat…still L shaped?…specially design in axia to got more boot spaces.
Hi Danny,
You only mentioned about the engine power of the new Bezza. What about the braking power, and whether the engine vibration on the 3 cylinder model is that shitty like the Axia ?? I still remember Harvinder bashed the Axia on these matter last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd2Sn4raDqY
The stopping performance of the car felt fair. The three-cylinder engine vibration wasn’t very apparent or particularly annoying during our drive session.
Should myvi user (1.5 variant) change to bezza?
Most important question . Is the braking system using same as myvi ? Because I have been struggling about the lousy braking system… not offence here.. just question.. as all myvi owner should knew about this.. the braking is terrible.. always loose, and feeling unsafe.. anytime death .
Can you test the functionality for the key? Its new for the Malaysia car. Maybe you can simulate few situation for testing the key.
and can you test how efficient the handling during U turn.
Thanks
Dont make nonsense comments, unless you start, tested and feel the car…
if just see the design without look on the wheel, exterior and interior can consider not bad but the wheel spoiled it. but i really wondering why current local car all designs wheel must small but the body big and high like this, any design reason? center gravity high and so the car easy terbabas when cornering…
I think they should explore internationally like kia and Hyundai do. This will sell 1 million units in Africa in one month! Explore the international markets, that is where real money lies. Just need to swap the steering to the left and you are good to go. Im planing to by a kia cerato by December but woukd have gone for this if its in the market.
Beautiful design but then don’t la use the actually Myvi high body frame, which it don’t make it look like a real sedan because sedan car needs a low body frame such as all Proton sedan car’s.. With this high body frame it looks like a long version of a Myvi which surely will have a shaky body on highway speed especially when cross wind hit..
Danny, how far the car vsc system affected if upgraded to wider tyre like 185-195mm?
That kerb weight tho…
So far so good, Perodua has played their cards well. VSC inclusion (finally) is a good move, but as usual, Perodua has been stingy with safety (VSC/ESC should at least be standard for all 1.3 models), but then again, most who will end up buying the Bezza probably don’t even care about safety… because why choose ESC when you can get a full bodykit, right ? *sarcasm*
To me, only one thing matters; exports. Will Toyota Group rebadge this (as a Daihatsu or Toyota) for sale in all of the five big ASEAN markets (not just Indonesia) ? Will this be the first Perodua to crack the Thai market ? I doubt Perodua will ever export to China… Toyota (both Japan and China) won’t allow it. The same goes for India and Europe.
In the U.K., Toyota sells a small A-hatch called the Toyota Aygo (Google it)… it is very similar to the Axia, but it was designed together with PSA Group (Peugeot/Citroen), and shares a lot in common with the Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1. Unlike the Axia, the Aygo comes with amazing safety kit and is a better car all round.
However, there is NO WAY Toyota Group will sell the Aygo in Malaysia (or ASEAN), because it would destroy Perodua’s sales and underwhelm Proton as well. Similarly, the Axia will NEVER be sold in Western Europe because European governments have found non-tariff methods to ban cheap third world Asian cars from their markets (which is why Chinese cars still haven’t cracked Western Europe even now).
But Europeans have always loved cheap cars, and currently, the French-Romanian designed Dacia Sandero is the no.1 best-selling car among private buyers in France. Dacia cars are also sold in the U.K., Germany and elsewhere, and it is solid proof that cheap cars are still relevant today, even in wealthy countries.
Anyway, my point is, will the Bezza be Toyota Group’s JV ASEAN car (just like how the Aygo is their JV EU car) ? Remains to be seen. Good luck, Perodua.
Well, there’s also Toyota IQ that got rebadged to Aston Martin something.
James May : Did someone say Dacia Sandero? Good news!
Bezza has that potential, but their immediate agenda will probably be to cater local demand. Can expect this car to become 6 months waiting list pretty soon.
Produa salesman claim Bezza got ESC, TC push stat btn ebd abs etc and got 5star Ancap to all varient to push their sales and price start from 37k. They also claim that Bezza got 5star Ancap by right Bezza only got 5 star and 4 star Asian Ncap…..
x cantikla macam honda city + vios je, lagi cantik prototype bezza ada sliding door lagi
proton good in:
handling (lotus ride and handling)
perodua:
fuel efficiency.
common strength nowadays:
safety(VSC), electronic feature(keyless, antitrap window, control button, entertainment system etc)
in order for proton to win P2, it must add in ADAS system, cruise control, improve fuel consumption.
The seats of my Iriz look a lot more comfortable than the Bezza… I’m just saying, you pay more but you get more comfort.. Then again, the price of the Bezza isn’t out yet. Might not be that cheap.
For years I already know NCAP is crap. Here is the proof. Only 2 airbag can get 5 star. So for cars with 6-8 airbags & knee bags, vsc, lane departure, autonomous drive must be able to get 10 star NCAP equivalent ratings then.
Yes, I wonder about it too.. Danny, do u know which areas that contribute for this car to get 5 stars? I wonder how they get even with a very light chassis .. especially chassis of p2..
Actually, a car that’s heavy is not necessarily a safe one, vice versa. The use of high tensile steel in strategic areas, and the design of the car, contributes to passenger cell safety. Most carmakers are actively trying to cut weight, while improving on safety.
The tiny Mazda MX-5 is an example of a flyweight five-star car.
Yes Danny, I know about it too. Light doesnt means unsafe. It is just I wonder how p2 can get the technology to produce a light car but still claimed to be very safe. Because this things come with price, yet the bezza was claimed to be affordable. I’m doubtful with the claimed until I see their real crash test
about crash test, ive been thinking before that the simulation is to simulate a car collide with something of its own weight.. am i right danny?
if im correct then, means that 5 star on lighter car will not be same with a heavier car.
well its quite hard to tell because theres a lot of factor that contribute to severeness of a collision impact of a car.
Crash tests don’t pit car against car, but cars against static objects at speeds that are set equal for all. It’s like this:
http://paultan.org/2016/04/15/video-honda-br-v-without-esc-crash-tested/
n u must already studied about the method of evaluation for the NCAP rating very deep.. (or not)
It’s ASEAN NCAP. Or ANCAP.
Of course, being ASEAN, standard are much lower.
Potong got Euro NCAP? I don’t think so.
all sport rim,tire and body kit dealers will already be standing by for huge huge orders.they may start taking the measurements at the showroom once the car launches.
even the exhaust pipe workshops will be on standby. car wrapping houses as well. windfall year for all these guys.
superb year!!!
ugly…but great features.
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can someone tell me if the HU can play DVD or movie file from usb drive?
Not just Proton who should be feeling shameful. Honda, new CIVIC, still comes with BULB backlights.(O.M.G) yet they say they are competing with the likes of merc or bmw. and Honda service – expensive yet not as properly managed as Perodua 5S service. Dont even mention VW doing a PR stunt of discount and game changing ads – P2 wins hands down with their service and car stability alone! This is what valuue for money is… good safety, alot of thoughts put in place for drivers, a lot of technology cramped into the car with superb oompetitive pricing. amazing feat P2!
Syabas Produa dengan pengeluaran model baru sedan. Satu persaingan yang sehat dalam bidang automotif negara. Dengar cerita Proton akan keluarkan 1.6 Turbo, 1.0 turbo dan 2.0 Petronas E01e Engine. Sama-samalah kita nantikan kemunculannya nanti. Diharapkan proton akan lebih menumpukan rekabentuk dalaman, Eksesori dll. Terutama pada Punch Powertrain CVT Tranmission yang agak kurang best.
Not bad – Even better if can put in 1.5/1.3 6 Speeds CVT :)
Still 4 speed auto? Is there any daytime running light?
Still 4 speed auto? Any day time running light equip?
Syabas Malaysia!!
Try to image the power: about the same powertrain & kerb weight of a 1.3L Toyota Avanza capable of carrying 7….
Looks so ugly and so cheap lerrr. What’s with the XXX design on the seats, is this the 70s?
When Perodua designs a good looking car, then only can say “game changer”.
REQUEST: Please test drive it with 3-4 passengers. Better if the boot fully loaded. Thanks!
100% original? Are you sure? Looks similar to Toyota etios.just modify a bit here and there.funny.
maybe a car with 5 tyres fits yr “original” definition
#justsaying
dont limit “original” definition by judging the look. spill overs are common in industries, where designers come out with their design which are inspired by the observation from the market taste. big headlamp, wide chrome grill, leaner a pillars, shorter boot etc… there is nothing wrong and un-original with that. or perhaps car in the shape of a UFO, will suit your definition. but then the alien will claim its is un-original
Auto cruise included or not?
i wish i can have this too.. but u think they already give too much for now. lets pray they will give more in the future ;)
i think i will go for saga than this ugly car, i’m studet anyway…
At this rate you will be in primary school for more than a decade.
Why no VSC in cheaper variants?
Iriz got one.
Iriz also got Campro and rubbish PUNCH CVT.
Why?
the tail lights looks like the previous generation Honda Civic LOLzzz…hahaha
Unexpected.
I’ve always thought when P2 will have a sedan, and finally…that they have actually done it. As if my dream-like thoughts become true.
This sedan, Bezza, will be a great one, alongside the current generation Proton Saga.
I wonder if they will put a 1.5k or 1.6k cc option for Bezza in the future? That would be better.
This is EEV bro.. why want to put 1.5L engine? Want 1.5 L to better buy Vios, City, Persona & Alza
It’s possible. Naybe they wanna test market first before they do that.
This car still uses old 4 speed auto, while saga and Iriz use 6 speed CVT.
You mean the junk CVT everyone complaining?
They never drive one
My personal thoughts on this Bezza:
(Occasionally i will compare Bezza vs Saga, because it is a direct competitor.)
1) Exterior is looking decent. 14 inch rims are a bit small, but i wouldn’t complain. Its sub RM60k. 1.3 VVTI + manual + sub 1000kg, should provide good FC and zippy acceleration.) To be honest, when i compare it to the current Proton Saga, I prefer this look over Saga. Saga front and side are decent but looking awkward from the rear.
2) Interior is nothing surprising, but Perodua really put up some above average design. Three-knob switch is old but it works. Again, Proton Saga’s overall interior quality simply pales in comparison. You can check this link to compare:
http://paultan.org/2014/07/14/gallery-proton-saga-flx-executive-proton-persona-executive-now-showrooms/sony-dsc-1170/
3) Got VSC in advance model. A step forward but i wish they put VSC as standard across range. 2 airbags is not enough, minimum 4 is a must. (but still better than most toyota and proton models which offers NO VSC, except Iriz, Preve and Suprima)
4) Minimalist design on the display. Got smart link some more! Infotainment system on Adavance spec is always welcome.
5) Dashboard is bland, but at least it is not ugly like Proton’s interior. I am not bashing Proton, but its interior is simply hideous.
6) Rear back seats is obviously very steep. Not good for long distance. But hey, if you want comfort in super long distance, obviously you need a bigger car and better seats. Personally as long as JB to KL or KL to Penang, this sedan is fine.
7) Boot is MASSIVE. 508 litres WTF! And that’s including a spare tyre! Proton perdana only have 480 litres! The only sedan that can beat Bezza right now is Honda City!
8) Updated VVTI engine and updated 4 speed auto. Better FC and power delivery combo (remains to be seen though in real life usage)
Conclusion:
Except for its only 2 airbags, Bezza is definitely a good buy for its price segment. I would recommend ADVANCE Model as it has all the goodies including VSC. It is even better equipped than my KIA Picanto (but Picanto wins in 6 airbags versus Bezza’s 2 airbags)
Disclaimer: I am not bashing proton. But seriously Proton gotta go out with a bang with its incoming Persona and Saga. At least by this year. Otherwise Proton cannot even catch up already.
Do not compare it with cars that commands different pricing that is more expensive. Not everybody drives a Mercedes or BMW. We all know the differences.
Some might argue, SAGA is cheaper than this Bezza top spec. I do not disagree with this statement. Even with Advance spec, Bezza just offers a lot that Proton Saga doesn’t:
1) VSC
2) VVTI engine vs Campro IAFM (VVTI is simply better in overall aspect- FC, power delivery)
3) ABS and EBD (WTF?)
4) Boot capacity (508 vs 413)
5) ISOFIX
6) Better Infotainment multimedia system
7) Leather seats (debatable)
8) Keyless Entry
9) Jam protection on windows and security film
Personally i will buy this Bezza Advance instead of Saga. The rest i can overlook, but lack of ABS, EBD, VSC, and ISOFIX makes Saga a failed product as a compact family sedan. These are important safety features.
This 1.3l car is overpriced. 1.6l Iriz can be had at 50k, more powerful, better wait for coming persona with A klasseish rear lamps!
about the safety feature, U can expect good things from proton next models, proton aimed for global cars, so like iriz at least, u can expect next saga will have vsc, abs ebd all across the variant.
also with the next engine & transmission for proton will be using vvt + cvt + torque cnverter,Im sure the feel & fc of proton next model will not be the same.
proton will sure to have an edge on pricing also..
damm I cant wait to see how this battle will go..
Bullshit. It will still be the same CAMPRO engine (rebranded as VVT) + the same sampah PUNCH CVT.
The rear seat looks so uncomfortable, 90 degree straight for long journey…? NO! Better test it before place any order.
Perodua…Why ? why ? why ? WHY is the rear seat so ugggly?
Another coke can. But coke can won’t rust at least. This car should have its speed limited not to exceed 90km/h, by its gear ratio, not electronically which can easily get away by remapping. Same to all K cars and probably Vios as well. Not many people aware that metal warping can only absorb limited force during crash. Beyond that limit, human will be squashed and probably killed.
coke? u mean the chassis? how can you feel the chassis? your thumbs? i think you are saying about the outer shell (hood-fender-door-roof), that you are pressed. outer shell should be coke.. no problem as they has no function in collision. as the writer say, the chassis are high tensile material. and no way your finger can reach the chassis..
Preve got more HPF, much harder than then those coke shell.
want to start who have more of what?
design same like attrage sedan by Mitsu…
u mean the appearance?
the heart a soul is different bro
Looks like honda amaze
Let’s compare this with the (Proton) Saga.
In terms of retail price, Saga is far more cheaper than Bezza.
But, in terms of safety equipment(s), Bezza is advanced – with having VSC (and HSA) on its side; despite the safety equipment they have provided made it (a bit) expensive, yet still on affordable price (below RM/MYR 100K/75K), and only available for the highest trim (which is only for ‘Advanced’ trim).
Perodua’s R&D seems to have done their job in the safety section, but I think they should provide these equipments for all of their trims (and current models). Safety is a must in roads, and it would be better if they find a way to have it compulsory-equipped on all of their cars, including add more airbags (in sides, knees, etc).
I just need to point at their new ‘Optitron’ meter. (Correct me if it’s not) I hope they have an indicator of headlights switched on/off. The one that I saw on image #518243 – green one with three aligned irregular line crossed with “S”, is the front fog lights indicator.
It’s dangerous not to have this, as some people will forget to switch on their lights at night time, as they are about to get on road. They thought that it’s already switched on because the meter has already light up when the car’s engine start running. I’ve said this because I have this experience before a couple of times, but it’s a good thing I noticed it before going out from the gas station’s area.
I got to be honest that I like the way Perodua is doing now – they often rebadged Daihatsu/Toyota models in the past (like Alza, Myvi and Axia), but with their new locally-designed Bezza, Perodua will soon get on top of Proton in Malaysia’s automotive industry. (honestly with seriousness, no offense to Proton fans/users)
Bezza/New Persona good or bad NVR mind …. its up to individual>>>> important thing is SHOULD we buy a car with a Timing Belt OR a Timing Chain???!!… For me i OPT 4 Timing Chain …less hassle. Timing Chain eventually makes noise nvr mind BUT when Timing Belt IF 4GOT 2 Change, PUTUS/HABIS cerita CAN NOT move at all! Right Danny??!!
Selamat sejahtera….Pandangan saya,Proton dan Perodua adalah jenama kebanggaan negara kita….Tidak menjadi salah untuk Perodua terus memacu kehadapan dengan memperkenalkan model terbaru ini….Sememangnya tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa Perodua bakal menggugat penguasaan Proton dalam segmen kenderaan sedan ini….Setinggi-tinggi tahniah diucapkan untuk Perodua dan saya berharap Perodua akan terus berusaha memberikan rakyat Malaysia pilihan kenderaan yang lebih bernilai….Tetapi tinggi harapan saya juga untuk Proton agar dapat memperbaiki masalah dalaman,dan semoga Proton akan lahir semula sebagai salah satu pengeluar kenderaan berkualiti tinggi dan bersama-sama dengan Perodua untuk memberikan kepada rakyat Malaysia sebuah kenderaan yang selamat,selesa serta harga yang berpatutan….Adil untuk semua Rakyat Malaysia….Salam Keamanan dari Sabah.
Perodua berjaŷa sebab pengurusan yang cekap. CEO nya jenis kaki kerja, so moral kepada stafnya. Tahniah Perodua kerana melahirkan BEZZA.
Kakitangan cekap tp bezza x berkualiti mcm harga dia…mcm siap seat blkg…sbb ko ckp produa cekap belakang tertonggek tu..buang duit jer
Not bad designed compared others Malaysian Cars.. For compact category i give 7 star of 10.
Perodua = Proton = Malaysia = Malaysian…Abang Adik…same…Honda+Mitsubishi+Toyota+,etc= foreigners…to be International = foreigners = Malaysia…
LADA VESTA FROM RUSSIA
Vesta looks nice except for a bit weird side imprint. Maybe P1 should employ Steve Mattin to design their car.
Very disappointed with the uncomfortable angle/position of the back seat as well as the steering wheel especially for long distance trips. Similarly with the Axia… How come not highlighted???!!!
Simply bcoz it’s possible to sell horse$#!+ in BolehLand nowadays..
Kind of upset after seeing all the Bezza models, few things to feedback about it: 1)uncomfortable seats, they are thin, seat base depth is kind of short and rear seat is too straight. Sacrifice the comfort of driving in order to gain more boot capacity?
2) the doors are very light and thin, seems very unsecure. Wonder is there any side crash test involved?
Sorry, I am still driving my Ford and Toyota.
I personally quite fancy about the bluetooh connectivity in a car, how is the bluetooth connectivity works? does it support iPhone as well?
i liked the interior not much fan about the exterior
Hi Danny,
If possible could you guys test the car at a speed of 110 or higher on highways? Like long drives? Wanna see how it’ll fare for long distance trips, balik kampung etc. Thanks :)
When are you guys going to conduct a comprehensive review of the Bezza on open roads, as promised earlier in the article? (how eco idle performs during peak hour traffic jams, ride comfort, refinement & NVH, real world fuel consumption etc).
Its been quite a while now.
Does the Premium 1.3 MT comes with reverse camera and GPS? Cant find the answer on P2 website also.
saya pakai wira je, beli 5k cash, repair sikit2, habis jugak 2k, hmm..boleh la guna for family.. nak beli keta hutang tak mampu, gaji rm1400 je.. anak skolah 3 orang.. for those who can buy keta hutang, good luck la…janji happy, don’t forget to smile.. luv u oll malaysian.. tq
Saw a Bezza infront of my car and like in the review the car tail end is high……….you can see a lot underneath! How I wish miniskirt is back!
Saya pun baru lihat kereta Bezza warna merah dekat Meru sebentar tadi;
Bumper balakang kurang kebawah atau macam pakai mini skit. Sehingga semua bahagian bawah lantai boleh nampak; exzos pipe, spring dan apa apa warna hitam yang patut tersorok boleh nampak? hairan
bezza ni kereta ke apa?..ke gokart?
memang tak padan dgn rega.. kalu lagu tu punyer kereta, patut jual dgn rega rm29999 jee,
Ni baru betul. Kereta import mahal kerana cukai yang tinggi. Jika cukai ni rendah dan harga kete import 5-10 ribu je lbh mhl ngan kreta nasional (bagi kelas yg sama), adakah proton n perodua dpt bersaing? Adakah rakyat m’sia golongan pertengahan ke atas akan beli kereta nasional jika perbezaan harge tu?
Lg pun, spec tinggi tak menjamin kualiti juga tinggi.
Bg saya, dgn spec n kualiti yg bezza berikan, harga dlm pasaran dlm rm30k je patutnya.
Jika bezza dpt tembus pasaran luar negara, bandingkan harga eksport vs dlm negara. Spec eksport vs m’sia. (spt eksport kereta proton sblm ni)
Perodua Bezza on Carbase.my has a 21-22L/100km fuel consumption. Please correct this.
Looks cheap and very low quality compared to high price it offers. Not appealing.
Danny, so much hooha over which is BETTER New Persona or Bezza! what is important thing u left out is which to BUY, a Belt-Timing driven car or Chain-Timing driven Car! Few know the difference, Advantage & Disadvantage! All we know is Timing Belt is efficIent quieter, LESS heavy/parts require on engine BUT breaks (if One 4gets) NOT changed over time as specified…. d car stalls and engine internals greatly DAMAGEd….whereas a Timing-Chain car over time clatter, MAKES noise but does not break to inconvenience driver/ Can you please ELABORATE 4 d benefit of all future BUYERS? Thank You!
Potential Car buyers, Concentrate lah whether A Timing Belt or a Timing Chain Driven Car is Worth Buying or NOT??!! If NOT sure do please ask Danny!
Menyesal betul betul beli bezza.tak seperti di gambarkan.buat hbs duit…so regrettt tp apakan daya cant go back…tau saga nak keluar baik beli saga jer.ade kualiti dan harga masuk akak bkn mcm bezza buang duit dan quality tin sardin
So regret to buy bezza…harga mahal tp dpt tin sardin..Baik tunggu sampai saga keluar…harga pun ok dari perodua.tp apa nak buat dah terbeli bezza.hope proton keep it up
I believe it is a bit too late to comment in this post. I see at the beginning of the comments made by readers, many are praising the Bezza sky high. Many too have booked the Bezza instantly – after looking at it in the brochures and in the showroom, which it looks pretty good.
But once it is out of the showroom, the nightmare just began….the now infamous name is forever tagged to the Bezza. It is now known as Tonggek. Designed flaw at the back – where if you trail behind a Bezza, you could see the floorpan and its suspension, looks terrible and like those awkward early design comes from China made cars.
There were many weaknesses too, listed below, compared to the new Saga:-
1. Back seat is extremely vertical making your long journey very uncomfortable.
2. Plastic materials on the dash board are a lot hollow sound (thin) compared to Saga which sound more solid.
3. Steering wheel is in fixed position – cannot be tilted at all compared to Saga.
4. Bezza door panel – hollow sound.
5. Very light, makes poor handling, have floating effect when drive on highway, also beware of cross winds.
6. Poorly design tonggek looks at the back with reveal floorpan and suspension.
7. Seats are very narrow, in fact the car is narrow compared with Saga.
8. Expensive compared to Saga.
9. NVH poor compared to Saga – I think they have very few sound proofing material – to make the car lighter.
10. Sound system just average compared to Saga which uses a Clarion audio system.
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Driven Bezza 1.3 in East Coast with many patches and not well maintained palm estate road for a family trip. At 70km/h, I must say it absorb most of the hard knock. Only felt like slight turbulance on plane. I have no problem overtaking car with full load with engine whizzing sound when step hard. Not a GTI nor a continental, but with latest engine from Toyota, air bags and ABS, plus track record of Perodua, it come close. I give 5 stars for this $40K+ only car.