A Bezza Journey - 1000km (1st) Inspection

 A Bezza Journey -  1^st Inspection @ 1000Km   

A question I came across in car forum is with regards to the 1000km “Service”, which to my understanding is basically nothing is being change, The Current Bezza 2018 version have a 1000km Free inspection  

I would say it’s due to 1) the Current Technology which has lead to longer servicing period, 2) Perodua want to ensure that all is well with the vehicle, 3) to obtain feed back from the customers, 4) to familiarize customers with the service centres and method of operations.

So what the 1000km Inspection all about?  It’s basically an inspection of the Vehicle, and a chance to rectify items not up to Spec.  It "should" cost the customer RM 0  as there is no need to replace any consumables like engine oil.     I paid RM3 plus for a Battery Protector which I wanted to be fix.  They also attended to all the items I raise, going for 2 test drive.   

So that the 1000K inspection. Short and Simple. Do note that there is a Term and Condition here for the “Free Inspection” which must be done within 2000km / 2 months.  Again there should be no charge, however in the forum I have hear of people saying they were charge as they were "recommended" certain accessories and consumables.  (Perodua Should look into this seriously, as this "hard sell" affect their image and "chase" customer away once the warranty period is over)  

I wanted to Purchase an Extra Cargo / Luggage Net,  (One was provided with the car), however they say they don't have.  Curious.  Here we are, offering to increase their sales but.   Fact is Perodua should have their own car accessories outlet at least in Major Towns / State capitals,  they after all account for close to 40%- 50% of all new car sales in Malaysia.    

While waiting at the Service Center (Perodua Branch), which is also a sales center, we had sofa seating waiting area, newspaper, magazines, n TV to amuse our self, and there is Free Coffee and Snacks as well.  Unfortunately no Wifi, (for that day/ or they dont provided this ), nor do I see plugs to recharge your devices.   Service Advisers was smiley and polite as always so no complaints here.

However, there are a few things that Perodua have to look into, on the service center conditions, little things that will affect their image, such as some of the Sofa was worn n torn, there were cobwebs hiding behind the blinds, but in general, the floor / walls was clean, well lit, & nicely set up.

#perodua #carservicecenter 

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A Bezza Journey - Accessories for the Vehicle

I have got a few items to enhance my driving & maintaining a vehicle appearance. All this are purchase off the shelf at Car Accessories Places, and are self installed.

Steering Wheel Pad – (New) For a Better Grip, A pair of Plyers were required to stretch the “Tab” for easier attachment.  Purchased from EconSave < RM5

Dashboard Anti Slip Pad – (New) To prevent items from sliding, usually I use it for my touch n go. Purchase from EconSave <RM2   Note :  Non stick type

Lumbar Support – (New) for you back, Purchase from Mr DIY <RM15, cheaper ones available from EconSave.

Hooks – (New) Need More Hooks for the car, my previous set from viva cannot fit, DIY < RM7  per set of 2.  this are Metal hooks and can be adjusted to fit the Head Rest Holder Rods, which are thicker then my previous vehicle.

Door Edge Protector – (New) Protect the Door Bottom Edge from (High) Kerb Rash, and Door Edge from hitting another car, wall, scraping the high kerbs.  This is the transparent tubing type.  Purchase 3 Set, each 130cm to cover the 4 doors,  Mr Diy each set <RM7

Magnetic Smart Phone Holder – (New) Prefer this type as 1) it cools the phone which may over heat when in the sun, 2) swivel type 3) Push in type.  Available from Many Place, Purchase from Leleong < RM30

This dual (2) Usb Adapter, which incorporate an ionizer, does double duty,  there is never enough usb to power all your devices, so this helps, and the ionizer also does double duty in the sense that it help to keep you awake and to keep down the smell which will accumulate in the vehicle  Purchase from Lelong < RM50.     

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A Bezza Journey - First Impression Fuel Economy

A Bezza Journey -  Fuel Economy

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Being an EEV, the Bezza is design for fuel Economy in mind.  Its supposed to get you 22km per lt (Advance Version) or 4.6lt per 100km, with features at the Dashboard to assists you.    

Firstly, there is the Eco Light which light up when the car “think” you are driving in an economical way, then at the odo meter there is a “Current Fuel Consumption” reading, all which can help you to drive properly.  Third there the lower Idle speed (or if you have the advance model the engine cut off ) which should save fuel when you are stuck in traffic or at the lights   

So Far I have done some simple testing 

1.       100% Highway Drive, 10km distance, after refueling, reset the AVG at the odo meter, Low Traffic conditions, speed of 60 – 80 kmph average, air con at the first notch = the odo meter read 28 km/lt  which translated out to 3.6lt/100km.

2.       One week of Urban Driving, Lots of Traffic Lights, Air Con at ¾.  Marketing, School,  etc

             By Manual Calculation (Tank full to Tank full Method) =    12.03 km/lt or 8.3lt/100km

               While the odo meter showed 12.5km/lt

3.      Mix Majority Highway 4 days of Commuting approx. 40km one way, 70 % highway, mostly low traffic, speed below 80kmph, Air Con ¼  Morning, ½ afternoon), 2 days of Urban Driving & the 1 K inspection

      By Manual Calculation (Tank full to Tank full Method) = 19.59 km/lt or 5.11 lt / 100km

      While the odo meter showed 20.0km lt 

      As a side note :  My Alza will usuall consume around RM65 to RM75 per week for the equivalent, while this week (3) Bezza full tank was RM51/-  

This figures are during the Running in Period. 

Comments: 

Fuel Economy : While one need to work on it, with the correct driving technique, with the right driving conditions, The official fuel figures can certainly be achieved with out too much difficulty.   

Odo Meter Accuracy : Fuel,  accuracy of the Meter vs Manual (Tank full to Tank Full Method) seems to differ by 0.5km in both the test.       

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A Bezza Journey - Little Features of the Bezza Premium X

A Bezza Journey  -  Little Features of the Bezza Premium X  

                      

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The  Bezza is a well thought out car, there are little touch here and there that I do appreciate.  

A USB port:  is located where it can be use be all passengers n drivers can access, located just behind the hand brake,  is a 5C 2A which is adequate to keep your device going, there even a little slot there for your device, just that it a bit too small for my 5.5in phone, : - have tested this out,  good power output. 

Teh Tarik / Ta Pau Hooks:  there are 2 of them, one on each front seat, a useful feature.  One for hot items, one for cold items ……. 

The Handbag Hook:  hook your bag there, to keep it safe, from being remove without your permission.

“Touch” the Indicator: it will signal 3 times, nice for changing lanes.      

Front Sensor:  Makes parking easier, especially in judging the distance in front  

Lock and Unlock Doors :  Located where the front passenger can access, which once activated the back doors cannot be open.   

i do have a few items on my wish list i feel will make the car much better.........   

1. LED day light lights
2. Auto Cruise
3. CVT Gear
4. There is too much chrome,  i know it look nice, but not where you have to touch like the door handles. 

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A Bezza Journey - First Impression Premium X

A Bezza Journey – First Impression (Running in) Driving the Premium X

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Firstly, we have to understand that the Beeza, is built for Budget, EEV, Sedan, as such there are to be compromise in the driving pleasure features and built quality.  Overall, I have to say they hit a sweet spot, though personally I feel they miss out two useful “eco” features, an Auto Cruise and CVT gears, which definitely would assists in lowering the fuel Economy.  -  They must have their reasons though. 

General Comments:  Generally delightful to drive especially in an urban environment, overall smooth power and pickup, responsive throttle in general, good maneuverability and tight turning circle.  For highway ( I am still keeping below 80kmph as per Sales Advisor / Manual advice as the car is still sub 1K km) the car feels slightly floaty at higher speed. 

We are still trying to remember to use the “correct” method as in “warming” up the ECU before actually starting the car, as in press twice on the push start button, before actually start up the car (depress brake & press start button), as advice by some, which I figure no harm in following.        

Any road imperfections on the road surface we will definitely felt it, which I understand is due to the High tyre pressure, I have no problems with this as it’s a small price to pay.  There is some “creeking” sound though.    

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Next up will be
1.  some more of the “features” that I feel are well thought out, in designing the car, 

2.  the Fuel Consumption base on a. Urban driving (school and marketing, Adult and kids) b. Highway driving to work,  (70% Highway, speed at 80mph, Adult)     

3.  some of the vehicle accessories I have purchase for the car. 

4. the 1k inspection

5.  Possible we will be planning a longer distant trips using this vehicle.   

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A Bezza Journey - Picking up the Premium X

A Bezza Journey – Picking up the Premium X

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After all the paperwork and the sop, we have received our new Bezza Premium X, recently. 

What are the Gifts Included with the Car?   

This is one subject that I noted that most people are curious about in various forums I have visited.  Answer - The Gifts will differ from sale advisor to sales advisor, different models, different place you purchase your car from, and very importantly how loyal are you to the sales advisor (eg: recommendations / purchases) are among the criterial.   

Well from what I understand, Umbrella, Car Carpet (Coil Type), Touch & Go Card, Smart Tag and certain gear up accessories are what most people will received.  I got also a Special Gifts Packs of Perodua Branded, Wiping Cloth, Sun Shade, Pen, Sticky Pad,  and Generic USB Cigarette lighter adaptor, Air Perfume. 

General Initial Comments   

After a through briefing, We were off, heading back home to read the Car Manual, as we are not use to the "new improvements” or features which users of older cars may not have.      

Firstly The “Smart Key” – A Gadget with the functionality of a Remote Control, Key, Proximity sensor…….  Now you do not require to haul out the Gadget or even the key to drive or to open the door, as long as the Smart key is with you in your pocket, hanging around your neck or in a bag

  

Certain “Security features”, built in to the SmartKey are indeed helpful but need some getting use to.    

1. “push once” (at the driver door / smart key) just to open the driver door, and push twice, certainly does make sense as we would not like to unlock all the cars at the same time, especially when we are along and there are strangers all around.          

2. “Boot only” unlock is another security feature, via the smart key or touching just underneath the perodua logo, useful indeed.  Though I understand some premium cars have a “wave” your feet underneath the boot feature.  

The Bezza is an Eco Car, the Dash board / Multi Meter certainly reflects that, there is a general Eco Light that light up, to indicate if you are driving in a fuel saving manner, further to that at the odo meter we can adjust it to show the “Current” fuel consumption, (among others) which is a very useful feature to improve our eco driving habits.     

The Engine “Idle” at a very low rev.  around 600 only unlike other cars which usually have a much higher around 900 to 1k range.

The “Ta Pau” hook have a weight limitation of 3kg. 

The Gifts Pack, 

Perodua Branded Sunshade & Pen, Sticky pad

Cigarette socket adapter for usb phone cable, air perfume, umbrella, a cleaning cloth.    

A divisible Luggage Net, 

with built in 8 hooks in the booth, to keep your loose items from moving around.   - part of the package

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Perodua Bezza 1.3lt - A Test Drive

The Beginning of a Bezza Journey.

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I have purchase the Bezza 1.3lt - Premium X model  

Test Drive Vehicle was Provided by Perodua Dealer  for a short 15 min Test Drive.  

I finally got a chance to Drive a Perodua Bezza 1,3lt, Malaysia top selling sedan, produce by Perodua.  the Variant i test drove is the Advance Version with all the bells and whistles, on some urban roads, with a small hill climb thrown in.  In the car was 3 Adults (1 overweight) & 1 child.

While it was a very short drive, due to time constrain, I came away impress (when compared with the previous sedans i drove), while the vehicle is already 2 years old, the ride was fun, punchy and solid, steering precise, with plenty of power available (speed up to 60kmph).  Didn't get a chance for Highway speed yet.

I do feel that the Advance version is just a bit too techy, to many things to fiddle about with, for a normal driver to appreciate, though for a Motohead, it would be fun, so we are eyeing a Premium X version, for a basic work commuting (long distance highway), or heading to Market / School .

My Wife opinion (Most important) is that seating at the back, it better then ,my previous Proton Wira 1.3, spacious, comfortable......   This car definitely have better power, pickup, and possible better fuel economy which could be due to its weight factor.

Our present Alza, will be use for high capacity passenger & or load carrying capacity and for long distance purpose.  We have decided to retire our Viva 1.0 EZ (Yes  we are a "all" Perodua family.) thanks to a special set of circumstances,  A Tax Holiday from GST b4 the SST is re implemented, fair resale value and a slight drop in Bank Loan Rate. 

More to come once we take possession of the Vehicle 

Oh Yes, if you need a Sales Advisor,  Just PM me with your details,  this SA, provides Nation wide service for all Perodua Cars,  just send documents via Whatapp.  ;)  no need to meet unless to test drive and to pick up the car. 

Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.