Perodua Bezza
| Perodua Bezza | |
|---|---|
 Perodua Bezza (released in 2016) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Perodua |
| Production | 2016-present |
| Assembly | Rawang, Malaysia |
| Designer | Muhamad Zamuren Musa[1][2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related |
Perodua Axia Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Agya/Wigo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.0 L 1KR-VE l3 1.3 L 1NR-VE l4 |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual (G, X) 4-speed automatic (G, X, Advanced) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm (96.7 in) |
| Length | 4,150 mm (163.4 in) |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
The Perodua Bezza is a four-door sedan produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Perodua. It was launched on July 21st, 2016, as a sedan counterpart to the 5-door Axia.[3] The Bezza is the second model to début from Perodua's all-new second factory in Rawang, Selangor. It is also the first energy efficient sedan produced by Perodua. Perodua Bezza also the first Perodua's sedan car.
The name "Bezza", which is pronounced bez-za, is derived from the Malay word "beza", which means different. The letters ‘zz’ in ‘Bezza’ represents the number 22, as it was launched in Perodua's 22nd year in business.
The Bezza is an in-house effort with 95% local contents, and took MYR (Malaysian Ringgit) 300 million to develop. There is no equivalent Daihatsu or Toyota model at its launch time, therefore, it is the first Perodua to be designed locally. It is equipped with Electronic Stability Control, traction control, hill start assist, window jam protection for driver-side power window and solar and security window film safety feature, as well as remote keyless system (keyless entry system), making it the first ever Perodua car to receive such equipment. [4]
History
Pre-launch
The production of Perodua's first sedan was first being hinted during the 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS), when Perodua debuted their concept model called Bezza.[1] Three years later, another concept model was presented by Perodua during the 2013 KLIMS; this time, it was called Buddyz.[2] Both models were designed in-house by Perodua's own design and styling division led by Muhamad Zamuren Musa, without referring to any existing Daihatsu or Toyota car models.[1][2]
The production of Perodua's first sedan was approved in 2015 by its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Aminar Rashid. The production model would be based on the Buddyz concept model and was codenamed D63D.[5] Because Perodua's main partner Daihatsu currently does not have any sedan car model being produced, Perodua had to develop their sedan model in-house based on the Axia platform.[6] Unlike their rival Proton, Perodua was able to develop their first sedan model secretly without public knowledge.[7] Perodua Bezza also the closet competitors to Proton Saga
Sales
Perodua has achieved promising sales for the Bezza, with a total of 5,000 bookings received for the new model on the first day after its launch.[8] During Perodua's first half of 2016 review, it announced that it had received 10,115 bookings as of the morning of July 26, which averages out to about 1,000 cars per day since the Bezza was first opened for booking on July 16.[9] On August 30, Perodua reported it had delivered 10,000 Bezzas, with the bookings at 25,000.[10]
Equipment
The Bezza has three variants - Standard G, Premium X and Advance.
The Standard G variant is equipped with 14-inch alloy wheels, fabric seats, polyurethane steering wheel, an audio system with USB, handphone or smartphone slot at the rear console, fixed rear seat headrests, 60:40 split folding rear seats, remote boot release, manual side mirrors without turn signals, body-mounted signal indicators, and power windows.
The Premium X variant has been added in equipment with the upgraded audio system with USB, which comes with Bluetooth, handphone /smartphone slot with 5V/2A USB charging port (at the rear console), adjustable rear seat headrests, manual side mirrors with turn signals, keyless entry system with push-to-start engine button, boot release button on the boot, chrome door handles, side mirror indicators and front fog lamps.
The Advance variant is the 'extra premium' version of the Premium X variant, therefore shares the same power-train setup as the Premium X. It is fitted with differently designed 14-inch wheels, the powered and retractable side mirrors with turn signals, and side skirting. For less fuel consumption, it is equipped with the "Eco-Idle System", similar to the Start-stop system. It also receives the multimedia audio system with navigation, Smart Link for Android only and reverse camera.
The Advance variant receives additional details, replacing the fabric seats and polyurethane steering wheel with leather. Its steering wheel has been provided with multimedia system controls.
Safety
| Safety features [N 1] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard G | Premium X | Advance |
| Market |  | ||
| ABS + EBD + BA | ✔ | ||
| HHA + TCS + ESC | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Airbags | 2 (front) | ||
All variants have the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA), dual SRS airbags (for driver and front passenger respectively) and two-eyed reverse sensors as standard.
For the Premium X and Advance variant, two-eyed front parking sensors, placed on each of the front corners of the car is equipped, as well as window jam protection for the driver-side power window. The solar and security window film is equipped as well.
Front passenger seat belt reminder, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control and hill start assist is the additional standard safety equipment for the Advanced variant. Since it is equipped with the multimedia head unit, a reverse camera is also equipped.
The Advance variant receives a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, whereas the rest of the variants receives a 4-star rating.
Powertrains
The Standard G variant comes with the 1,000cc (1.0-liter) 1KR-VE engine, the Perodua version of the Toyota 1KR-DE engine, which it is equipped with VVT-i and ECO Mode, which will deliver improved fuel consumption, increased power and torque, and reduced emissions.
The Premium X and Advance variant, however, come with the 1,329 cc (1.3-liter) 1NR-VE engine, another Perodua version of the Toyota 1NR-FE engine. This engine is equipped with Dual VVT-i and ECO Mode, meaning that it has variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust valves. The valve train also employs roller rocker arms, instead of a direct sliding system, to reduce friction and improve fuel efficiency, while the intake system has been optimized with longer ports, improving the low-range and mid-range torque.
The Standard G and Premium X variants have a choice over a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed electronic automatic transmission. The Advanced variant had only the choice of a 4-speed electronic automatic transmission.
Notes
- ↑ Legend
Blue : Standard across all trim levels.
Green : Available on selected trim level(s) only, full package.
Yellow : Available on selected trim level(s) only, but is not the full package.
Red : Not available on selected trim level(s), or is the no-frills package.
References
- 1 2 3 Lim, Anthony (2010-12-02). "Perodua Bezza concept – a peek into the P2 future?". Paul Tan. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- 1 2 3 Hafriz Shah (2013-11-26). "Perodua Buddyz sedan – thoughts behind the design". Paul Tan. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ↑ "Perodua Bezza officially launched – first ever sedan, 1.0 VVT-i and 1.3 Dual VVT-i, RM37k to RM51k EEV". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ "Perodua Bezza – variant-by-variant equipment list". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ Tan, Jonathan James (2015-05-21). "Perodua D63D sedan approved, out as soon as 2016". Paul Tan. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ↑ "Perodua Bezza detailed in video walkaround". Indian Autos Blog. 2016-07-23.
- ↑ Hezeri Samsuri (2016-07-20). "Bagaimana Perodua rahsiakan pembangunan projek Bezza" (in Malay). Careta. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ↑ "Perodua Bezza – 5,000 bookings so far, 500 deliveries today; 100% loan available from Bank Rakyat". Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ "Perodua Bezza hits 10,115 bookings, averaging 1,000 units per day; 9,000 units ready stock by end-July". Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ↑ "Perodua delivers its 10,000th Bezza, bookings now at 25,000 units". Retrieved 30 August 2016.