- Engine
- 1,329 cc
- Power
- 95 hp
- Torque
- 121 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
PeroduaCarSedanBezza2016–present
A boot and a bigger engine turn the Axia formula into a genuinely practical budget sedan — the smart pick for high-mileage users.
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- Engine
- 1,329 cc
- Power
- 95 hp
- Torque
- 121 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Bezza is Perodua's first sedan — essentially an Axia with a boot, a stiffer structure and the option of a larger 1.3L engine alongside the familiar 1.0L three-cylinder. Launched in 2016 and facelifted in 2020, it has stayed a single generation throughout, and in Sri Lanka it slots in as a budget three-box car for families and hire work where a separate, lockable boot matters more than hatchback flexibility.
The recipe is the same as the Axia's: light weight, low fuel consumption and inexpensive Daihatsu-derived mechanicals, with the 1.3L variants adding a useful margin of power for expressway running. The boot is genuinely large for the class, which is why the model found favour with ride-hailing drivers in its home market. Downsides are shared with its hatchback sibling — modest refinement, light-feeling doors and a firm-ish ride — but as low-cost sedan transport with agent backing it has few direct rivals here.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Large boot for the class
- Very low fuel and servicing costs
- 1.3L variant copes well with expressway trips
- Single long-running generation — parts commonality
- Proven Daihatsu-based mechanicals
What to watch
- Cabin plastics and sound insulation are basic
- 1.0L versions feel strained when fully loaded
- Ride can feel firm and busy on poor roads
- Styling and image are purely functional
Owner reviews
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose the 1.0L or 1.3L Bezza?
If you regularly carry a full load or use the expressway, the 1.3L is worth finding — it turns the car from adequate into relaxed. The 1.0L is fine for mostly-urban driving and returns slightly better economy, so let your typical route decide.
What fuel economy do Bezza owners report?
The 1.0L typically returns high teens of km/l in mixed use, with the 1.3L a couple of km/l behind. Both are among the most economical sedans you can buy, and the light kerb weight helps in stop-start traffic too.
Is the Bezza good for hire or ride-hailing work?
Yes — that is exactly the role it filled in Malaysia. The big boot, low running costs and simple mechanicals suit high daily mileage, and the 1.3L automatic is the sweet spec for passenger comfort. Just keep up with fluid changes if the car works hard.
How does it differ from the Axia mechanically?
It shares the Axia's platform and 1.0L engine but adds the option of a 1.3L unit and carries a longer body with a proper boot. Servicing procedures and most consumables overlap, so any garage familiar with the Axia can look after a Bezza.
