Comments on: First of new Mazda 2 rolls off production line http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:12:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jazzy http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-321162 Jazzy Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:11:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-321162 I am getting the M2 one for myself by next month. Though very sad to be apart from my Honda Jazz after 5 years. I am getting the M2 one for myself by next month. Though very sad to be apart from my Honda Jazz after 5 years.

]]> By: Stevie http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-308277 Stevie Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:12:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-308277 GOOD BLOG for adding mazda 2 heads up GOOD BLOG for adding mazda 2 heads up

]]> By: Hashim Ibrahim http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-240837 Hashim Ibrahim Sat, 23 May 2009 16:31:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-240837 It is good photo for moving cars on the road. It is good photo for moving cars on the road.

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88821 nmh Sun, 27 May 2007 23:27:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88821 wow.... better lookin than mitsu colt. hope they built 2 doors ver wow…. better lookin than mitsu colt. hope they built 2 doors ver

]]> By: KelvC http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88438 KelvC Thu, 24 May 2007 10:51:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88438 outspoken, i have the same personal feelings too. I felt it was a strategic error on their part to introduce the 2door Neo. I think a realignment of their stable of products would do them a good in the mid term until they start introducing another row of makes (aligning to the "earlier" product realignment): 1.0cc - Savvy (currently 1.2cc, so i think it's more or less the same market segment) 1.3cc - Iswara (or future replacement) 1.6cc - Gen2 Sedan and 4door Neo as Hothatch 1.8cc - Waja (and future replacement) 2.0cc - Perdana (or future replacement) Clear cut and not confusing to the consumers, as for the SUVs, MPVs, etc that would be a different ballgame. My apologies, didn't want to hijack the thread...don't banana me :) Zoom zooming! outspoken, i have the same personal feelings too. I felt it was a strategic error on their part to introduce the 2door Neo. I think a realignment of their stable of products would do them a good in the mid term until they start introducing another row of makes (aligning to the "earlier" product realignment):

1.0cc – Savvy (currently 1.2cc, so i think it's more or less the same market segment)

1.3cc – Iswara (or future replacement)

1.6cc – Gen2 Sedan and 4door Neo as Hothatch

1.8cc – Waja (and future replacement)

2.0cc – Perdana (or future replacement)

Clear cut and not confusing to the consumers, as for the SUVs, MPVs, etc that would be a different ballgame.

My apologies, didn't want to hijack the thread…don't banana me :)

Zoom zooming!

]]> By: outspoken http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88374 outspoken Wed, 23 May 2007 20:29:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88374 looking at the model, I just taught maybe proton ( and i am not trying to start bashing proton), made a strategic error by introducing neo and savvy. They might do something stylish as mazda 2 , but with 4 door and 2 door versions. Hence, they can save a lot of part costs and development (engine chassis, plastic parts, metal parts).. I do like the mazda2 sleek design, and with 4 door , it definitley have my thumbs up looking at the model, I just taught maybe proton ( and i am not trying to start bashing proton), made a strategic error by introducing neo and savvy. They might do something stylish as mazda 2 , but with 4 door and 2 door versions. Hence, they can save a lot of part costs and development (engine chassis, plastic parts, metal parts).. I do like the mazda2 sleek design, and with 4 door , it definitley have my thumbs up

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88319 kei9 Wed, 23 May 2007 14:19:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88319 nice and cute car........but if bought here..haiz...expensive lar... nice and cute car……..but if bought here..haiz…expensive lar…

]]> By: johnyong5933 http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88311 johnyong5933 Wed, 23 May 2007 13:48:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88311 erm..looks pretty impresive..very nice car.. but.. in terms of spare parts? will it be expensive? becoz mazda are not popular car in malaysia and i guess those spare parts will be hard to get and the price wouldnt be cheap... I didnt mean tat this car hv to change spare parts reguraly but just in case. for example, my friend bought an Aveo, and his rear light broken because of accident....guess wat, he had to wait for 1-2 months to get the broken light change... no spare parts, hv to order... sigh erm..looks pretty impresive..very nice car..

but.. in terms of spare parts? will it be expensive? becoz mazda are not popular car in malaysia and i guess those spare parts will be hard to get and the price wouldnt be cheap… I didnt mean tat this car hv to change spare parts reguraly but just in case. for example, my friend bought an Aveo, and his rear light broken because of accident….guess wat, he had to wait for 1-2 months to get the broken light change… no spare parts, hv to order… sigh

]]> By: williaml http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88278 williaml Wed, 23 May 2007 09:55:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88278 This is the 3rd generation Mazda2, a subcompact model to compete with other automakers, never been late for this model. First generation was introduced back in 1996. The Mazda2 on picture should be the 1.3L basic version with smaller 14'rims, and there is another 1.5L sport version with different grille, aero bumper, side skirting, 15'rim and also bigger engine capacity. At this moment, if free, just go and have a chat with used car dealers, ask them which brand/models have good resale value. Zoom Zoom... This is the 3rd generation Mazda2, a subcompact model to compete with other automakers, never been late for this model. First generation was introduced back in 1996.

The Mazda2 on picture should be the 1.3L basic version with smaller 14'rims, and there is another 1.5L sport version with different grille, aero bumper, side skirting, 15'rim and also bigger engine capacity.

At this moment, if free, just go and have a chat with used car dealers, ask them which brand/models have good resale value.

Zoom Zoom…

]]> By: normaluser http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88261 normaluser Wed, 23 May 2007 08:00:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88261 The production car on the pic looks bit unsporty from its advertising pics. The gap between the wheels and the arches are so apparent! I thought all Mazda's new models have wheels which tightly snugged into the wheel arches. Or maybe the mazda2 on the pic is the low line version... All in all, looks good, but not that inspiring and exciting as what it should be. The production car on the pic looks bit unsporty from its advertising pics. The gap between the wheels and the arches are so apparent! I thought all Mazda's new models have wheels which tightly snugged into the wheel arches. Or maybe the mazda2 on the pic is the low line version…

All in all, looks good, but not that inspiring and exciting as what it should be.

]]> By: armandd http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88254 armandd Wed, 23 May 2007 00:23:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88254 the main problem with mazdas in m'sia is their 2nd hand value is very low compared to other jap makes or even continentals. the main problem with mazdas in m'sia is their 2nd hand value is very low compared to other jap makes or even continentals.

]]> By: intermilan http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88244 intermilan Tue, 22 May 2007 21:01:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88244 a nice car but a bit too late as many marque already produced similar car. but better late than never. mazda should be improving against other marque initiatives. as for C&C or others to CKD Mazda here... well .... i bet it is not even in their 5-year strategic plan. They should know what will happen pass year 2010/NAP ... NAPversion2.0 still lots of red tape and business unfriendly but kroni-friendly legislations/policy against potential CKD setup. The ever present Malaysia neo-con don't care nuts about Auto, just money. Sigh, everything cycle-cycle same root cause. Ciao. a nice car but a bit too late as many marque already produced similar car. but better late than never. mazda should be improving against other marque initiatives.

as for C&C or others to CKD Mazda here… well …. i bet it is not even in their 5-year strategic plan.

They should know what will happen pass year 2010/NAP … NAPversion2.0 still lots of red tape and business unfriendly but kroni-friendly legislations/policy against potential CKD setup.

The ever present Malaysia neo-con don't care nuts about Auto, just money. Sigh, everything cycle-cycle same root cause. Ciao.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88234 mystvearn Tue, 22 May 2007 19:55:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88234 No idea on the price tag of the car yet? No idea on the price tag of the car yet?

]]> By: KelvC http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88220 KelvC Tue, 22 May 2007 17:40:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88220 LittleFire85, once you hit your late 20s, you might not want to drive the Myvi especially when you're running up the corp ladder. You might want to exhibit that "aggressive" nature within you but Myvi might just smolder it. This is, of course, my opinion and you might have another as well. LittleFire85, once you hit your late 20s, you might not want to drive the Myvi especially when you're running up the corp ladder. You might want to exhibit that "aggressive" nature within you but Myvi might just smolder it. This is, of course, my opinion and you might have another as well.

]]> By: LittleFire85 http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88217 LittleFire85 Tue, 22 May 2007 17:22:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88217 I only love mazda 1 model.. the RX-8 and that's all.. If i want to buy this model, better get Myvi, more cheaper.. I only love mazda 1 model.. the RX-8 and that's all.. If i want to buy this model, better get Myvi, more cheaper..

]]> By: bebe http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88216 bebe Tue, 22 May 2007 17:20:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88216 Mazda has made a remarkable turn around with good designs & driving experince. Cannot really go wrong with any chosen model.. ( More than what i can say about our " baggage " in Malaysia ) Mazda has made a remarkable turn around with good designs & driving experince. Cannot really go wrong with any chosen model.. ( More than what i can say about our " baggage " in Malaysia )

]]> By: williaml http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88212 williaml Tue, 22 May 2007 16:32:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88212 I hope no tax or lower for models from Japan but right now this is the fact that the amount of duties are enough to buy another car. Can show you the AP document for Mazda3... Zoom Zoom... I hope no tax or lower for models from Japan but right now this is the fact that the amount of duties are enough to buy another car. Can show you the AP document for Mazda3…

Zoom Zoom…

]]> By: KelvC http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88208 KelvC Tue, 22 May 2007 16:30:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88208 "sxe10r said, May 22, 2007 @ 3:47 pm Agree wif u KelvC …. U r political guys ??" -> thank you for the compliment, someone once said that politics is a dirty game, so i'm staying out of it...but will exercise my citizenship rights to choose my Rep. If this future Rep of mine can't take the bullet on behalf of his people then he's not worth it. As for the m2, william, I am gearing up for a full Zoom zoom household, m3 for mua, m2 for bini! So, am true blooded Zoomism here, not enough dough to go around....sigh, last night's Toto tak kena! "sxe10r said,

May 22, 2007 @ 3:47 pm

Agree wif u KelvC …. U r political guys ??"

-> thank you for the compliment, someone once said that politics is a dirty game, so i'm staying out of it…but will exercise my citizenship rights to choose my Rep. If this future Rep of mine can't take the bullet on behalf of his people then he's not worth it.

As for the m2, william, I am gearing up for a full Zoom zoom household, m3 for mua, m2 for bini! So, am true blooded Zoomism here, not enough dough to go around….sigh, last night's Toto tak kena!

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88205 Paul Tan Tue, 22 May 2007 15:54:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88205 williaml: i thought now got japan free trade agreement, no tax? williaml: i thought now got japan free trade agreement, no tax?

]]> By: sxe10r http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88204 sxe10r Tue, 22 May 2007 15:47:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88204 KelvC said, May 22, 2007 @ 1:27 pm K.A.R.R said, May 22, 2007 @ 11:21 am how do u pronounce mazda demio?…is it damn you? -> I think it’s closer to “They-More” Agree wif u KelvC .... U r political guys ?? KelvC said,

May 22, 2007 @ 1:27 pm

K.A.R.R said,

May 22, 2007 @ 11:21 am

how do u pronounce mazda demio?…is it damn you?

-> I think it’s closer to “They-More”

Agree wif u KelvC …. U r political guys ??

]]> By: wookie00 http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88196 wookie00 Tue, 22 May 2007 15:18:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88196 yeah... wonder how much is this beauty. My wife may consider getting it... with my pocket in it of course. if in the range of 60K, proton will mati la... but in real fact it's worth less than that. yeah… wonder how much is this beauty. My wife may consider getting it… with my pocket in it of course. if in the range of 60K, proton will mati la… but in real fact it's worth less than that.

]]> By: KelvC http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88195 KelvC Tue, 22 May 2007 15:14:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88195 williaml, tricky isn't it? To have 115k without the steering audio commander (hmm.. maybe the auto rear window is a tad too high) is like a full make up without the mascara which makes it Really Fully Completely.....just sweet sweet ride (ladies, i'm just trying to make a point here, please don't ban/deny me). As for the BOSE system, i think i'll walk into any of the BOSE distributors and install their Acoustimass speakers. :) *Note to self: To buy 10quid iBOX, need 2k for Acoustimass 5 and another 1k (?) for an amp to drive speakers....what's my birthday date again?* As for the Civic question, i think that's a trick question :) williaml, tricky isn't it? To have 115k without the steering audio commander (hmm.. maybe the auto rear window is a tad too high) is like a full make up without the mascara which makes it Really Fully Completely…..just sweet sweet ride (ladies, i'm just trying to make a point here, please don't ban/deny me).

As for the BOSE system, i think i'll walk into any of the BOSE distributors and install their Acoustimass speakers. :)

*Note to self: To buy 10quid iBOX, need 2k for Acoustimass 5 and another 1k (?) for an amp to drive speakers….what's my birthday date again?*

As for the Civic question, i think that's a trick question :)

]]> By: williaml http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88185 williaml Tue, 22 May 2007 13:41:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88185 BOSE system, if you buy the Mazda3 2.3L in USA or Japan then you would have that, then, if you want more features or gadgets on Mazda3, think that the price unable to sell below 115K. A CBU model from Japan gotta pay tax and duties for more than 120%, how to make price competitively, perhaps you know the answer and how come loacl assembled Civic price still above 110K? Zoom Zoom... BOSE system, if you buy the Mazda3 2.3L in USA or Japan then you would have that, then, if you want more features or gadgets on Mazda3, think that the price unable to sell below 115K. A CBU model from Japan gotta pay tax and duties for more than 120%, how to make price competitively, perhaps you know the answer and how come loacl assembled Civic price still above 110K?

Zoom Zoom…

]]> By: ragnahse http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88184 ragnahse Tue, 22 May 2007 13:41:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88184 well mazda isnt as popular as toyota in malaysia.....or honda...guess mazda should set up a mazda malaysia to really penetrate the malaysian market...dealers are not up to par.. well mazda isnt as popular as toyota in malaysia…..or honda…guess mazda should set up a mazda malaysia to really penetrate the malaysian market…dealers are not up to par..

]]> By: KelvC http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88182 KelvC Tue, 22 May 2007 13:27:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88182 K.A.R.R said, May 22, 2007 @ 11:21 am how do u pronounce mazda demio?…is it damn you? -> I think it's closer to "They-More" ------------------------------ To C&C out there, please price the M2 & M3 competitively. You have priced the M3 out of the "sweet spot". Despite pricing at 115k (fully loaded), the car doesn't have auto close rear mirror and steering audio controller which are (one of the many...oh, I read somewhere it should include BOSE audio too) hallmarks premium priced vehicles (even the Civic has those). I would like to live to the Zoom zoom philosophy but it's a tad out of my reach, so on behalf of many others out here, as much as we want to populate the roads with the fantastic Zoom zoom, help us to help you. Future (prayingfully) Zoom Zoomer.......not today though. K.A.R.R said,

May 22, 2007 @ 11:21 am

how do u pronounce mazda demio?…is it damn you?

-> I think it's closer to "They-More"

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To C&C out there, please price the M2 & M3 competitively. You have priced the M3 out of the "sweet spot". Despite pricing at 115k (fully loaded), the car doesn't have auto close rear mirror and steering audio controller which are (one of the many…oh, I read somewhere it should include BOSE audio too) hallmarks premium priced vehicles (even the Civic has those). I would like to live to the Zoom zoom philosophy but it's a tad out of my reach, so on behalf of many others out here, as much as we want to populate the roads with the fantastic Zoom zoom, help us to help you.

Future (prayingfully) Zoom Zoomer…….not today though.

]]> By: nizam80 http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88180 nizam80 Tue, 22 May 2007 13:06:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88180 Sadly, if its CKD, it will still not be within my budget - Perhaps it'll be bout the price of a City, i guess. Mahal woo. Love the looks of this car. To me, nowadays Mazda's design have turn out to be the most aggressive compared to their other japanese counterparts. Sadly, if its CKD, it will still not be within my budget – Perhaps it'll be bout the price of a City, i guess. Mahal woo. Love the looks of this car. To me, nowadays Mazda's design have turn out to be the most aggressive compared to their other japanese counterparts.

]]> By: McQueen_CARz http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88176 McQueen_CARz Tue, 22 May 2007 11:57:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88176 50K sure I will get one... if 70~80k.... sorry la... Anyone knows how much is the CBU and CKD? Basically, not huge different.... Sad ar... 50K sure I will get one… if 70~80k…. sorry la…

Anyone knows how much is the CBU and CKD? Basically, not huge different….

Sad ar…

]]> By: Hikaru http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88175 Hikaru Tue, 22 May 2007 11:47:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88175 Definately something to consider bringing over to Malaysia. Can spoilt the small market segment of the likes of Myvi, but must be priced competitively and the only way to do it, is as Paul suggested, by CKD. People can pay a premium or a slight premium if they want a better brand than P2. As they say you pay for what you get. Definately something to consider bringing over to Malaysia. Can spoilt the small market segment of the likes of Myvi, but must be priced competitively and the only way to do it, is as Paul suggested, by CKD.

People can pay a premium or a slight premium if they want a better brand than P2. As they say you pay for what you get.

]]> By: K.A.R.R http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88172 K.A.R.R Tue, 22 May 2007 11:21:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88172 how do u pronounce mazda demio?...is it damn you? how do u pronounce mazda demio?…is it damn you?

]]> By: sxe10r http://paultan.org/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88165 sxe10r Tue, 22 May 2007 11:04:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/22/first-of-new-mazda-2-rolls-off-production-line/#comment-88165 Mazda 2 looks like 206 ??? the front & rear .... how much it will sell malaysia ??? Rm 70k - 80k .... no interest with it .... i think Cx7 nice for me ... Mazda 2 looks like 206 ??? the front & rear …. how much it will sell malaysia ??? Rm 70k – 80k …. no interest with it …. i think Cx7 nice for me …

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