Along with the upcoming Mazda CX-3, local distributor Bermaz has its 2015 calendar full of a slew of other new products in the pipeline, according to the same investor’s report by CIMB.
First up is the facelifted Mazda CX-5, which made its debut in Los Angeles along with the CX-3 in November. Mazda’s refreshed C-segment crossover is set to make reach our shores as early as March or April, two years after the current car (which made up 49.1% of Mazda’s sales in Malaysia in the first half of the 2014/15 financial year) went on sale here in February 2013.
Exterior changes include new head- and tail lights, grille inserts, fog lights and wheels, while the cabin receives upgraded switchgear, upholstery and trim, an electronic parking brake, redesigned seat structures and the MZD Connect infotainment system. The engine, suspension and drivetrain have all been tweaked for reduced noise, a flatter ride and improved fuel economy.
Possibly joining the CX-5 will be the locally-assembled Mazda 3, which is also slated to be introduced in March (it was originally estimated to arrive in the third quarter of 2014), with Bermaz already test assembling eight units at Inokom’s Kulim plant.
With increased localisation and incentives from the Industrial Adjustment Fund, the CKD 3 is expected to cost considerably less than before – under RM110k for the mid-spec 2.0 litre model and under RM120k for the high-spec variant, compared to RM138,935 OTR for the current CBU car. Bermaz is said to be dropping plans for the sub-RM90k 1.5 litre model, in order to avoid cannibalising sales of the upcoming Mazda 2.
Last but not least is the CKD Mazda 6 which is finally set to make its market introduction in the third quarter of this year. CIMB notes that Bermaz will kick off local assembly with the facelifted model also unveiled in LA, which gets some exterior updates, a thoroughly-revised interior and improved NVH levels.
Prices will reportedly drop by between RM10k-RM20k over current CBU models, which are currently priced at RM159,455 and RM189,728 OTR for the 2.0 litre and 2.5 litre sedans respectively.
Mazda CX-5 facelift
Mazda 6 facelift
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No way a high spec mazda3 2.0l will go for under 120k when everyone else barring kia cerato..
Definitely looking at just under 130k will be my bet.
Dont bet on it….Mazda Malaysia has done it before with he CX-5 by undercutting even the Kia Sportage, so why it wont happen? Dont forget this is not UMW
Very far away if compare to toyota quality. Mazda at least 10 years behind.
ya… ya… ya.. MOVING FORWARD!!! and KING OF RECALL!!!
Very far away (quality) and very expensive, only the look good. Worthy??
If bermaz can sell the CKD mazda 3 2.0L below 110k, it just shows how greedy is UMW toyota selling altis 2.0 at 140k and also overpriced fugly honda civic.
Simple as this…. they’re still slotting in the outdated technology and not entitlement for EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicle). So don’t worry as UMW awared that there are still many suckers born everyday.
yeah! electronic parking brake for Mazda CX-5!
i dono whats so great about electronic parking brake…hand brake is way better
More space + e-brake is easier to use
i had no idea a handbrake was so hard to use….plus a handbrake is already called an e-brake in case u didnt know
LOL. He just using another way of expression to say out the downside of the parking brake
Wow! well done Mazda. If mazda 3 2.0 price under RM 110k. Definitely will kill Civic/Altis/Teana to be best selling Japanese C-segment sedan…And Mazda 6 130K+?? … Please launch ASAP!
Only if they have enough stock supply, Malaysia can never get enough stock of Mazda
It’s Sylphy to be precise..Teana is a D-Seg car.
Teana?? When teana drop it price?
Mazda CX-3 CBU RM130k is not worth. Honda HRV 1.8 Thai Made Cheap Sofa RM120k not worth too..
Mazda CX-5 CKD only RM137k starting price.
Ultimately, CX-3 CKD will arrive at RM115k-RM120k price range.
lol, no car in bolehland can be labeled as worth when it cause the ppl arm & leg for 9 yrs
too bad no 1.5L for Mazda 3.
And current Mazda 6 which has slightly bigger headlamp is nicer than the faclift ones.
Why go for 1.5 if the 2.0l gives you more driving dynamics at a RIGHT PRICE?
just saying..if the 2.0 priced at 109K and 1.5 priced at 90K, i guess 1.5l will still be a lot on the road. The looks is not crappy as Vios though.
I myself will opt for 1.5 for daily drives as i have comfortable long distance car.
This news will render the Toyota Car Brand in Malaysia almost in a freak status….They have stupid cars all over the range that does not even attempt to challenge Mazda in anyway…..RIP Toyota….Your Time Has Finally Came…Swaggggg….
agree… their share (UMW) also in mode downtrend..
UMW and toyota won’t die, because it have god car.
Toyota is godcar with divine status.
absoultely correct……. !
Dropping the 1.5 Mazda 3 makes sense. The high spec Mazda 3 2.0 sounds like a great deal at under 120k, the current CBU one is way too expensive for a C-segment. Be prepared to see lots of Mazda 3 flooding our streets if the rumours ar true.
The Mazda 6 on the other hand, if the price drops by 10-20k, is also very very attractive. The improved noise insulation remains to be seen though, the outgoing 6 is a bit noisy at highway speeds. CKD-ing models is a great move Bermaz, models are finally cheaper and more affordable. Now VW Group Malaysia…
A disappointment if dropping the Mazda 3 1.5L as I am planning to get one end of this year.
I am mostly jamming on the street means 2.0L is not a necessity for me, smaller capacity is better for fuel consumption for me.
May look for other alternative such as Kia Cerato or Hyundai Elantra.
Is the high spec Mazda 3 with leather seat ? And with a display screen when then car start ?
Is the high spec Mazda 3 with leather seat and a small screen will come up when the car is start ? :/
Looking forward to the CKD CX-3 especially the diesel version. The HRV spec although looks ok is still a bit expensive IMHO.
Take my booking money for cx5 facelift. Finally here
When it is worth buying u need to wait.
When there is ready stock it is ovetpriced.
This is Mazda.
Old stock last year no discount & new stock new price!
Mazda win liao
“Bermaz is said to be dropping plans for the sub-RM90k 1.5 litre model, in order to avoid cannibalising sales of the upcoming mazda2”
Wow…someone really smart in the office must have thought about letting go the opportunity to cannibalize the entire C segment market to ‘protect’ the Mazda 2.
Simple solution. Just drop mazda 2 price to sub-RM70k. Head on war with Honda jazz and just slay the pariah myvi 1.5SE alive.
Najib should intervene, to advise Mazda to reconsider the sub-RM90 1.5L Mazda3, as this will raise the competition to force other makes to lower their car prices; remember your janji? It is easier to do it this way without government sacrificing too much. But make sure it has 6 airbags and ESP.
It will sapu the entire B- and C-segment if priced at 82k with 6 airbags and ESP. No need the sale of Mazda 2 already.
Leather seats can be fitted after market or make it optional; cruise control, auto air con, auto headlamps, auto rain washer, paddle shifter all can be ommited.
Come on, do it for the rakyats.
1.5l for C segmenter mazda3 is underpower
if possible avoid it
Facelifted Mazda CX-5 arriving either March or April? That’s a 6% difference in price Mazda, hopefully sooner rather than later :D
no more handbrake for mazda…sighs…
You don’t seem to take changes easily. Change can be a good thing.
Nice! Now i am really tempted get Mazda 3 sedan / even hatch back, or even CX-3, only if their transmission includes MANUAL transmission.
Definitely will test drive them when they are launched. Hope it doesn’t get “stripped off” too much though.
for those who (esp honda-fan and toyota-fan) didn’t believe that mazda3 price will be about rm120K.. this is original report from CIMB research….
“With the increased
localisation, we expect the prices of the CKD model to be priced substantially
lower than its CBU counterpart. Among others, BAuto will be able to benefit
from the Industrial Adjustment Fund, which is an incentive given by the
government to promote localisation. As such, we expect the mid-spec variant to
be priced below RM110,000 per unit, with the high-spec variant to be priced
below RM120,000 per unit. The more competitive pricing should put the
Mazda 3 in a better position to compete with other marques in the C-segment.”
Its a good move by Mazda. If they do not remove too many spec and still price Mazda3 below 120k at high spec it would drive the other sushi cars to be more competitive to fight Mazda. Overall us consumers will have more choices and hopefully better bargains soon.
Can’t wait for the cute crossover HR-V-CX-3-Juke smackdown..
We want center tachometer for 2,3,CX3!
The CKD mazda 3 will definitely lose a lot of its features to match its price.
Pls bring the new mx-5, it might not sell like hotcakes but at least it can promote mazda
With the update of interior in M6 and CX5 , they have become perfect! I WANT MAZDA!
Mazda Malaysia really has the worst timing ever. The launch of the CKD Mazda 3 had been put on hold way too long, now the latest story tells us that it is in March. Really? That is already after CNY and if it drags on any more longer, it falls into GST. Really really useless people with their bad timeline
we WANT the hatchback !!! Sedan is so passe !
JApanese Yen has drop 30%…the UMW and Toyota has been laughing without reducing the price…
Mazda is preparing to take the market by giving better price hopefully.
A Mazda 3 hybrid seen in Narita Airport is JPY 2M, which is about Rm60K..even though 100% tax is RM120K.
This CKD Mazda 6 is it like those continental CKD? Only assemble tyre in Malaysia? Or purely assemble from zero in Malaysia?
I been waiting for Madza 3 CKD to launch in Malaysia. But tunggu tunggu no news. I have not choice to buy civic. My loan has approved but I still dragging it. Damn!