The locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda 3 is now on display at Mid Valley Megamall as well as in showrooms nationwide (including in hatchback form), and this marks its official launch in Malaysia.
Three CKD Mazda 3 variants will be available – GL Sedan, high-spec Sedan and Hatchback, all with 2.0 litre SkyActiv engines and six-speed autos. The GL Sedan is the base CKD Mazda 3. It gets 205/60 R16 alloys, halogen projector headlamps, fog lamps, bulb-type tail lamps, manual fabric seats, manual air-con, piano black dashboard trim, i-Stop (stop/start), MZD Connect, ABS/EBD/BA, DSC and six airbags. It also gets a reverse camera, which was not available on the higher-end CBU car.
The high-spec Sedan has all the CBU car has (215/45 R18 alloys, auto bi-xenon headlamps with AFS, LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, auto single-zone air-con, navigation, shift paddles, keyless entry and start), except for only two things: i-Eloop regenerative braking and a sunroof.
But there’s so much gained, including a power-adjustable driver’s seat, auto wipers, cruise control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, head-up display, ‘high-spec’ instrument panel (central rev counter with digital speedo), aluminium trim and leather seats (which were actually added to the CBU car at some point).
And that’s not all – the high-spec Sedan now boasts features under the i-ActivSense active safety umbrella. You get High Beam Control, Smart City Brake System (autonomous braking, 4-30 km/h), Rear Vehicle Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning.
The mid-spec Hatchback’s kit list is somewhat in the middle – it gets the high-spec Sedan’s 18-inch alloys, auto air-con, navigation, shift paddles, auto bi-xenons, LED DRLs and tail lamps, AFS and keyless entry and start, but like the GL Sedan, it has manual fabric seats, manual wipers and no i-Activsense, auto-dim rear-view mirror nor head-up display.
Blue Reflex Mica, Meteor Grey Mica, Aluminium Metallic and solid Arctic White (replacing the previous Snowflake White Pearl Mica) body colours are available – sadly, the distinctive Soul Red makes an exit here. SkyTint film is now a RM1,900 option.
Locally-assembled in Kulim, Kedah, the CKD Mazda 3 is priced as follows – GL Sedan RM106,105, high-spec Sedan RM121,105 and Hatchback RM121,105. These prices are OTR with GST before insurance, for metallic colours (for solid colours, minus RM400). In comparison, the CBU 2.0 Sedan cost RM139k at launch before the introduction of GST dropped it to RM135k.
CKD Mazda 3 Sedan GL
CKD Mazda 3 Sedan
CKD Mazda 3 Hatchback
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally praise the Mazda 3 CKD for its good value, stylish design, and extensive safety features including 6 airbags and various driver assistance systems. Many are disappointed with the absence of the Soul Red colour and certain features like dual-zone climate control and sunroof. Some critics mention issues like limited rear space, small boot, and suspension stiffness, which are expected in sporty models. A few commenters express concerns about the quality compared to CBU units and maintenance costs, but overall sentiments are positive, highlighting the car’s competitive pricing and safety advancements. Several comments also compare Mazda favorably against competitors such as Toyota and Honda, claiming Mazda has set a new benchmark in Malaysia’s C-segment market. The tone ranges from enthusiastic to cautious but mostly supportive of Mazda’s offerings.