While a recent RHB research report revealed that the next-generation Mazda 2 will arrive in Malaysia by the end of this year, a similar analysis by Maybank (below) is even more telling. The latter states that local CKD operations for the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 models will commence in the coming year.
The expected timelines are as such: the third quarter of 2014 for the C-segment Mazda 3, and the first quarter of 2015 for the D-segment Mazda 6. Both locally-assembled models will come out of the company’s new plant in Kulim, Kedah, which is set to be fully commissioned next month.
Just today, Mazda began production of the third-generation Mazda 3 in Thailand. While we wait for our own Mazda 3 CKD, Mazda Malaysia will sell built-in-Japan CBU models of the C-segmenter, with the official local launch set to happen next week. The hatchback version may be introduced too.
We’ve covered the latest Mazda 3 quite extensively since its global debut last year. If you haven’t already, you can read our Australian drive report of the 2.0 and 2.5 litre variants, or watch our own walk-around video of the Malaysian-spec Mazda 3 2.0 Sedan that’s already on sale.
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Mazda Malaysia damn lousy especially kuching, waiting list 4-6 month, even demo car also don’t have! 3s centre? NO! WTH, seems like they dont want to sell their car!
Mazda3 price probably twice more expensive than Preve.
Yes it means twice better quality than Preve too. Now flame me down Macai.
Actually it is not mazda malaysia fault but bermaz(berjaya) and gov fault.
Not provide demo car oso gov fault?
AP quota and production permit.
AP quota? U mean Open AP? Thats for gray import n recond. CKD need AP? AP in any industry is for imported stuff. Mazda oledi has production permit that y they have plant here.
now everyday gov fault ma. stupid people commenting also gov fault.. LOL
I guess we condemned Proton so much cause we care about it, we want to see it improves. Come to think of it Proton is as equally bad as Peugeot, Fiat and Alfa. They all break down a lot but we don’t talk about them much as they are foreigns.
Budak bodo. Still writing nonsense. If you don’t know how to read in context, go back to school.
Think wider, use your brain and not your kepala lutut..
agree….
at my hometown there also no 3s service centre.even the engine oil also use the shell helix!!!dint have the tyre alignment and balancing service provide.
(note:service centre at juru autocity.)
I don’t know y mazda can find boleh when thai is available..
Better than Toyota where cars are all over at showroom and parking areas because cant sell the car with Sam Loo kind of junior uncle sales man there.
You mean Sam Loo is a Toyota salesman? Isn’t he is a second hand car dealer who specialises in taking Hyundai cars at cheap price? I was thinking of getting used Hyundai cars at low price from him bcs I have many waiting buyers are willing to pay high price for these value-for-money cars. Shit….now my dreams of making quick bucks are dashed.
I only trade used Hyundai.
RV of Toyota and Honda is too high, ppl find it hard to get financing.
Used Hyundai gets traded in low and sold for a high margin
Wah, junior uncle sales man talk big.
I only trade used Hyundai.
RV of Toyota and Honda is too high, ppl find it hard to get financing.
Used Hyundai gets traded in low and sold for a high margin
“Used Hyundai gets traded in low and sold for a high margin” are you saying that used hyundai have high RV?
Just my opinion as a CKD CX-5 owner to future Mazda buyers, do not buy the malaysian CKD units. Get the CBU units if possible. The deteriorated quality and reduced spec is not worth it…
while i do not find the ckd mazda’s to be bad…the CBU’s are noticeably superior in quality
look n read comment above…boleh people don like built in boleh car..fact!!
I am one of proud Mazda3 CBU owner.. 4 years without problem.. some people may say I’m lucky.. but I think that shows the different of QC between Japan and Msia factory..
I second that. Just bought the mazda cx5 ckd 2.0 high spec 2wd. The quality is rubbish. I can see gap line at the dashboard. Under the steering there is soft plastic if you careless you might broke it. To add some more, the plastic thing outside the door also showing gap line. Poor QC. The engine and handling is ok. This is honest opinion.
*you might brake it. Hahaha. English tak power. Sorry.
When did he said “brake it”??? Your mata ada power-lah…Go QC your eye.
Break. at least make sure you are damn correct before correcting others.
The price deduction should be substanstial due to :
– MAZDA3 has been prequalified as EEV.
– CKD
Or else, people will question the transparency of the NAP2014 (again).
Whatever price reduction, MITI never allow Mazda3 same or cheaper price than Preve.
I sincerely apologise if this post is not quite relevent here but I personally feel I have a moral obligation to highlight this to the public.
Frankly, those supporting opposition aka Pakatan Rakyat should refrain him or herself from buying Berjaya Bhd (owned by Vincent Tan, whois a strong BN lobbyist) cars i.e. Mazda.
Many of us here has been very critical of the Government on various issues such as car prices, excise duty, AP-kings, petrol prices, import duty, GST, etc. and yet we support Berjaya Auto via Mazda.
Of course, no harm discussing on Mazda but try not to fund them.
Happy Flyday peeps!
I throw you a question.If Pakatan is in power today,would you buy a Toyota ,which is owned by PNB’s UMW.Many of Pakatan’s supporters are driving Vios and Camrys.
Politics aside,cars are like DRUGS.You get hooked on them cos of many appealing factors.
What about the popular Myvis and Vivas.Which company ultimately owns Perodua?Yet supporters from both sides of the political divide buy their cars.
I do agree with Albert Lee…
Hi JK…avoid buying Mazda cause Vincent Tan? Do u know that 90% of thw car.brand in Malaysia is BN , political link? That would also mean that u got almost no choice! Name me a good brand that not belong to their gang.
Toyota and Perodua and the 10% you mentioned.
This Berjaya owned company,I had something to say.During the past economic recessions,the present Cardiff boss did not retrench his workers.He helped put food on the table for many of his employees.
I may not like his” cronylised” association with the mamak,but he does have certain good points.
The long waiting period for cars is actually a good problem.The problem lies with the Japanese not being able to supply on time to match demand.
If Protong’s customers have to wait 6 months ,then we are beginning to see the revival of Protong.Now Protong’s stocks are piling up.
Hi Albert Lee,
Whether Pakatan or Barisan is in power I will still buy Toyota and Perodua cars because the majority shareholders for the respective companies are UMW Holdings Bhd, EPF and PNB.
Toyota dealer is UMW Holdings Bhd
UMW Holdings Bhd majority shareholders are:
48% Perbadanan Nasional Bhd
16.8% EPF
Perodua dealer/manufacturer is Perodua Bhd
Perodua Bhd majority shareholders are:
38% UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd 38% stake
20% Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (20%)
PNB is the biggest fund mgmt company in Malaysia which they get their funds from Malaysian by means of issuing Amanah Saham Nasional, ASW 2020, etc. In directly it means, its the Rakyat’s money.
Some goes with EPF, its our money EPF is using to hold on to UMW.
Berjaya Auto majority shareholder is Berjaya Group i.e. Vincent Tan.
So, I would gladly support Toyota and Perodua.
Having said the above, I mean if you can buy other cars such as Honda, Toyota, etc. why not? I still go to 7-Eleven to buy things when I’m super desperate. I still drink Starbucks like once in every 6-mths.
What I am trying to say is that, we should try our very best to give the least support to these cronies which is supporting our present Government.
Let’s hope for a better Malaysia :)
If you have been following my comments,my point is…Buy the dream car of your choice according to your financial ability.Even Honda is part owned by DRB.You can’t escape the politics of our day.
If you want to minimise support to the cronies,fine.But most struggling Malaysians buy Protons not cos they like the mamak but due to financial constraints and strict Bank lending guidelines.
I don like when people start to include politic in car website regardless PR or BN..don be zombies!
toyota and perodua are the two most overpriced and underspec cars in the market. I would rather avoid these scammers and spend my hard earned cash for a car that is worth every dollar.
“coming year” means “following year”, and does not include events happening “this year”
OK, finally it prove why cbu m3 is so over price.. So, u got an overprice CKD as well
Consider a used Elantra then.
Very dai mai
Seems a proton is worth every penny unless u move out to your dream country.