Verdict
The 63D is the rational new-car choice at RM33,503 against the outgoing 42L’s RM34,580: it saves RM1,077 while keeping the same 67 hp, 91 Nm, five-speed manual, 4.4 L/100 km rating and unusually useful 508-litre boot. Its 998 cc engine is listed with four cylinders rather than three, and it has a four-speaker CD radio. The 42L counters with LED reflector headlamps, Bluetooth, USB audio and mirror-mounted turn indicators. For a Malaysian buyer, the cheaper 63D is hard to ignore, but check that its simpler lighting and connectivity suit your daily use.
Pick the 63D if you want the lower RM33,503 entry price, a four-cylinder 998 cc engine and four speakers.
Pick the 42L if LED headlamps, Bluetooth and USB connectivity matter more than saving RM1,077.
Key differences
- Price: 63D RM33,503; 42L RM34,580.
- Cylinder arrangement: 63D inline-four; 42L inline-three.
- Length and height: 63D 4,150 mm and 1,510 mm; 42L 4,170 mm and 1,525 mm.
- Headlamps: 63D halogen reflector; 42L LED reflector.
- Audio: 63D CD radio with four speakers; 42L USB/Bluetooth radio with two speakers.
- Factory tyres: 63D Silverstone Kruizer1 NS800; 42L Bridgestone Ecopia EP150.
D63D
- RM1,077 cheaper
- Listed with an inline-four engine
- Four-speaker CD radio
- Halogen reflector headlamps instead of LED units
- No Bluetooth, USB audio or mirror turn indicators
D42L
- LED reflector headlamps
- Bluetooth and USB audio
- Wing-mirror turn indicators
- Costs RM1,077 more
- Two speakers instead of four
- Listed with an inline-three engine
What the D42L has over the D63D
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM33,503✓ | RM34,580 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20 | RM20 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM340/mo✓ | RM355/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM1,119✓ | RM1,147 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM1,751 | RM1,751 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM8.76 | RM8.76 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM14,450✓ | RM14,590 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 12-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 67 hp at 6,000 rpm | 67 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 91 Nm at 4,400 rpm | 91 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 84 mm | 71 mm × 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 5MT |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Akashi Kikai | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,170 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455 mm | 2,455 mm |
| Weight | 865 kg | 865 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 508 litres | 508 litres |
| Front Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 175/65R14 | 175/65R14 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 14" | Full Size 14" |
| Factory Tyres | Silverstone Kruizer1 NS800 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 21 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 14" 8-spoke Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 14" 8-spoke Alloy | 14" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver Only | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD player with 4 speakers | Radio with USB and Bluetooth, 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Manual key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Operation |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | USB Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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D63D vs D42L FAQ
Is the Perodua Bezza D63D or Perodua Bezza D42L better?
The 63D is the better buy on the core numbers: it is cheaper, has the same 67 hp, 91 Nm, five-speed manual and 508-litre boot. Choose the 42L only if its LED headlamps and Bluetooth/USB features are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The 42L costs RM1,077 more than the 63D.
Do the 63D and 42L have the same fuel economy and boot space?
Yes. Both are rated at 4.4 L/100 km, use a 36-litre fuel tank and have 508 litres of boot space. Both also use a 998 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine with a five-speed manual gearbox.