Brief History of Sedan Bezza and Hatchback Myvi
The name Bezza is derived from the word “Beza” in Malay. In context it is really a remarkable car that is a "Beza" as compared to its competitors in the market. Take for example the Proton Saga, eventhough it is competitively price with the Bezza it is no match with the Bezza when it comes to bells and whistle that are featured in the car.
The name Myvi is derived from the word Malaysian’s Vision and is shortened to a more simplify name hence the word Myvi was born. The 1st generation Myvi was introduced by Perodua back in the year 2005 and has been the best selling car in Malaysia. 1 year after the Myvi was launched back in the year 2006, it become the best-selling car in Malaysia for 8 consecutive years, between 2006 and 2013. Before being dethrone by its younger sibling Axia in the year 2014.
Would the Bezza be able to outgun the Myvi in terms of engine performance ?
The answer would be a definite no as both cars comes equipped with the same 1.3 litre 1NR-VE Dual VVT-I engine that produces 94Hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Therefore both cars would be tied in this category.
Would the Bezza be able to outgun the Myvi in terms of tech and safety features?
Where tech and safety are concern, the Myvi wins hands down when compared to its sedan sibling Bezza. As the Myvi 1.3 comes equipped with 4 SRS Airbags and LED follow me headlamps as standard. To top it off the 1.3 Myvi comes equipped with leather wrapped steering wheel, so you won’t have the feeling of driving a bus as the steering wheel of the Bezza 1.3X doesn’t come equipped with leather wrapped steering wheel which makes gripping the steering wheel a tenuous process due to its cheap and unresponsive feel when gripping the steering wheel.
Perodua Bezza VS Perodua Myvi which is the more practical Car?
In terms of pricing and praticality the Bezza would wins hands down, it is a car that is price around RM5K cheaper as compared to its Hatchback sibiling Myvi. As the Bezza is classified as a Sedan the boot space is significantly larger as compared to the Myvi at 508 litres vs 277 litres which is almost double the amount of Bootspace which would be quite convienient especially for placing additional luggage in the boot needed for travelling long journeys.
In terms of handling the Bezza would be handle much better as compared to the Myvi as the Myvi does not handle very well at high speed. The handling is sloppy and requires constant steering input. Don’t be fooled by the wolf in sheeps clothing, eventhough the exterior looks sporty it is sad to say that the suspension has been tuned for comfort rather than total control.
During the launch of the all new Myvi back in the year 2017, Perodua has mentioned that the increased body rigidity provides better stability for the car even when travelling up to highway speeds. It is sad to say that it is all a Myth as the car behaves more like a rusted knife rather than a knife cutting through butter when maneuvering at highway speeds.
The Bezza triumphs over its hatchback sibiling Myvi, thanks to its rigid and lightweight chassis. The car remains planted in corners with a healthy small dose of understeer, retaining Perodua’s forgiving and fun handling characteristics. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) allows a tight 4.5m turning radius, making maneuverability around U-turns and in tight spaces easy.
The big question here, should You Opt for the Myvi or the Bezza Instead ?
It is entirely up to your preference as a consumer. In my opinion I would opt for the Bezza as it is price much cheaper as compared to the Myvi and it is a more pratical car for day to day drive as compared to the Myvi.
However if your the type of consumer that prefers a hot hatch that comes equipped with the bells and whistles that comes with it then the Myvi would be the car for you.
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