Mazda CX-3 Malaysian launch in Dec – from RM130k

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The Mazda CX-3 will be launched locally in early December 2015, with the first deliveries starting in the middle of the same month. This was confirmed by Bermaz Motor, the local Mazda importer and distributor.

The Mazda CX-3, the brand’s most compact crossover and smaller sibling of the popular CX-5, will be priced from RM130k to RM135k. This figure is slightly higher than the RM120k previously estimated, probably because of the negative forex situation the Malaysian ringgit is facing. The CX-3 will be coming in as a CBU import from Japan, as Thai production is yet to start.

We are told that this will buy you a CX-3 powered by a SkyActiv-G 2.0 litre petrol engine (150 hp/204 Nm), paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. Power goes to the front wheels – no AWD. Spec wise, expect a well-equipped car with everything thrown in, except for Mazda’s i-Activsense suite of active safety tech.

The CX-3 will aim to draw customers away from the Honda HR-V, which has made big waves in the Malaysian car market, racking up a substantial waiting list in the process. Launched here in February, the locally-assembled B-segment SUV is priced from RM98,690 to RM118,229. A RM130k price tag will also be higher than that of the Mitsubishi ASX and Kia Sportage. Thoughts?

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Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • kimci on Sep 17, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Kia sportage is much bigger and better spec if cx 3 priced at rm130k++

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    • OMG..130K is CBU unit lah (imported from Japan). if CKD, it will be around 110K. Just it happened to CX 5 before. Dont compare this CBU with HRV…

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      • Rusmah on Sep 18, 2015 at 9:33 am

        what happen after CX5 CKD?
        What missing after CKD?
        After CKD, Bermaz get more profit.
        It doesnt benefit the buyers.

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        • OMG…any foreign car manufacturers are making more profit here. U want cheaper price, wait CKD loh…simple …

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          • Gomen Cheat Us lah on Sep 18, 2015 at 3:41 pm

            Bodoh statement. CKD or CBU, Malaysians are cheated with car prices. We overpay to the car companies because ALL car companies are GLC and owned by the Government.

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      • George Abdul on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:36 am

        AP system taxes compare to AP system what’s the different? Still all under AP system (cronies company) and taxes !

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    • what good pricing. So cheap. It is true, our Government keeps its promise to reduce car prices. I am so happy with car prices in Malaysia. They are so cheap. I don’t know why silly people complain about car prices!

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      • John talk kok on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:31 am

        Yea so cheap… You buy 1st hand then immediate sell it to me at 2nd hand value. Remember sell it cheap RM80k to me too since you mean “so cheap” !!!

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    • so happy to see this car this morning!. Last night Malam Jumaat, so, double whammy for me!

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  • JB_KIA on Sep 17, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Luckily I didn’t wait….no down but up 10k summore. Everyone knows who to thank.

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    • Ah Beng TRD Vios godcar on Sep 18, 2015 at 3:24 am

      Time to wake up. The ringgit is weak so work harder so that you can own a true jap car just like me.

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      • Beng,U work hard can only own jap car?
        Over boast! The rest of others also work hard
        but own a better car than u!

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        • Ah Beng Vios Turbo TRD godcar on Sep 19, 2015 at 2:43 am

          Really? I bet you are just driving a jap wannabe car called myvi

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          • Lol so smart on Jan 23, 2016 at 8:59 am

            A myvi is a jap car. Not a wannabe.

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    • Mazda CX5 OTR 126k - How? on Sep 18, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Mazda so so stupid. I just bought my Mazda CX5 for RM126k OTR just lat week.

      Why would anyone buy this car for RM130k? So much smaller. It is just a B segment. Inside space even smaller than a Myvi. My CX5 is so much bigger than this toycar.

      this goes to show one thing, Bermaz dudes cannot do business. that is why in the past, so many cars of theirs fail big time from CX9 to CX7 etc.

      they got no idea how to do marketing. Hello abang abang Bermaz, give the dealership to people who got brains. Don’t try to attempt business just because you were “given” then licence to sell cars here.

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      • OMG…u can use CX5 CBU pricing compare to this. U want cheaper CX3, wait the CKD unit…ok.I can see abt 15k-20k between CX5 and CX3.

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        • kkzooom on Sep 18, 2015 at 1:56 pm

          Totally agreed. Plz learn how to differentiate between Import (CBU) and
          local assemble (CKD). Stupity may fall in thyself.

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          • Gomen Cheat Us lah on Sep 18, 2015 at 3:42 pm

            bodohs wait then get angry when CKD is only RM5000 less

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    • Where is Najib's promise? on Sep 18, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Where is Najib’s promise do reduce car prices by 30%? They think most Malaysians can afford RM130k?

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  • RM130K ++, how u gonna fight HRV?

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    • Don’t forget at RM130k++ you can even get CX-5, CRV, X-Trail, Sportage, Tucson, ASX all which has bigger exterior and interior at low or high spec depending on the brand.

      If the increase from proposed price of RM120k to RM130k is due to foreign exchange then when our currency strengthens will Bermaz reduce the CX-3 price??

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    • kkzooom on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      oooo… nice thought.
      Different ppl have different opinion. Just like you.
      Firstly, CX3 is a Japan iMPORT where else the HRV is
      locally assemble. Honda is using outdated technology
      and most of the features are almost obsolete.
      OMG!! CVT will take out the fun of driving and the performance sucks.

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    • thepolygonal on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      Yeah… at RM130k, a bit over the top. Yes they have tech and all those but end of the day what matters is…. $$$ followed by looks then drivability for lots of people. Lots will wait for CKD I guess.

      HRV just tipping at the $$$, and pleasing to the eyes.

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  • SpongeWai on Sep 17, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Due to weak Ringgit, all automaker price sure will increased

    haih, so fed up

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    • Where is Najib's promise? on Sep 18, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Even when our Ringgit was high at 3.2 to the US dollar, we were still payng 3x car prices compared to global car prices.

      when will you stop blaming the weak ringgit and blame the cronies?

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      • APKing on Sep 19, 2015 at 2:33 am

        Wake Up la. Najib’s promise is already fulfilled. Because the ringgit has dropped 30% this year and yet car prices are still maintained. What that means is a myvi extreme 1.5 selling at RM60k was USD 19,300 last year but its only USD 13,900 at today’s exchange rate.

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    • abukik on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:14 am

      hello, pls wake up, who’s fault making the ringgit weak?

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  • ilovemazda on Sep 17, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    which means it will be priced above their own c-seg SUV which is the CX-5? sendiri lawan sendiri?

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  • Captain Obvious on Sep 17, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    So, why am I not buying the CX-5 instead with that price?

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    • Sam "Hailat" Loo on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Because CX-5 gonna get refreshed in a year or two… And the current CX-5 is ugly…

      And while you’re waiting, maybe you can save enough for the next-gen CX-5…

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      • Captain Obvious on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:22 pm

        But bro, still better looking than all you hailat cars, no matter how refreshed they are.

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  • So late yet still expensive. Won’t regret waiting for HRV!

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  • Shawal on Sep 17, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    I think those who secretly wish to get a countryman but could not afford it would find this option appealing…

    Apparently when the clay model was shown to the admin ppl, they were so impressed with it they simply said ” build it”

    mazda styled this car to perfection, and in us road tests it won based on handling and feel…

    it is not practical nor the cheapest, but when the heart goes against the head, this car will definitely find homes…

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  • cendol (Member) on Sep 17, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    THank you PM Najib, Now everyone can buy CX3.
    Economy is doing very well

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  • 130 for cx3…
    omg… anyone can’t tell me the price for cx 5?

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  • zoomy on Sep 17, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Better & still cheaper than Audi Q3
    Y not!

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    • Jezebel on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Why compare with Q3? Q3 is bigger & premium lahhh. not in the same class

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  • sudonano (Member) on Sep 17, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Eh mad ah?

    Mazda must be really nuts to price the CX3 at that pricing. For a start, it feels tighter in the back than the HRV and is more claustrophobic cause of the smaller rear glass area.

    If not for the iActiveSense, there is nothing that actually differentiates the CX3 from the HRV. Tbh, if I was looking for a good family car, I’d rather have the HRV, even if it has the CVT transmission.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Sep 17, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    i understand the cbu quality, but the interior of the cx-3 is just of the mazda 2’s….

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    • true…even their salesmen dint recommend this. As tight as Mazda 2, but body as big/expensive as mazda 3. CX5 GL is a better choice priced at 128K except its CKD interior quality reduced, esepcially the dashboard fitting.

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    • Rusmah on Sep 18, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Bermaz bring in semi value product, selling as high value product. Good job! thats my good pal.
      Lets dig the lobang bigger n bigger.

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  • Dissapointed on Sep 17, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Sorry Mazda, I’m thinking to wait for you, but now, i will opt for Honda HRV. Thx fr the super selling price. U lost another customer to Honda. More soon.

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  • Cosmo on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Top up a few thousands, and get a new Xtrail … bigger and much comfortable car than this.

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  • cx3 LOVER on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I have booked one almost 6 months ago. With this 130k price tag , I am thinking twice. Might just cancel my order .

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  • Jacky on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    give me projector lamp!!! don mazda 2

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  • Doomed on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    What! 130k onward…So hilarious! Seems another ridiculous priced mini car. Hey Bermaz please learn from the Toyota Yaris failure. Don’t try knock your head to the same wall if you saw someone killed after attempted it.

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  • WTH 130k?. Thank you la Ajib kor. I better wait for CKD version. Now not advisable to buy car due to the ringgit drop.

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  • seancorr (Member) on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    Gud luck in selling this Mazda, your pricing strategy sucks big time and who’s to say that when the MYR becomes strong again, prices will fall accordingly?

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  • This price is beyond reacheable for those buyer range of HRV…better buy CX5 for those can afford

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  • Hamzal Muddin on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    130k is too cheap. Should price it at 200k so everyone can only afford to buy proton saga and preve

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  • I thought this is usually Mazda’s MO. Bring in the CBU units at premium price. Iron out issues using the data & feedback from the early adopters. After a year, if they believe the car can compete, bring in the CKD version and only then, priced it competitively. The CX-5 & Mazda3 was sold this way.

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    • mazda3owner on Sep 17, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Actually, there were agreement between mazda malaysia and mazda cooperation Japan.. in order Bermaz to get lisence as authorize dealer of mazda, bermaz need to sell amount of car CBU from Japan. then after meet some target, Bermaz able to set up CKD plant just like previous cx3 and mazda3.
      Mazda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd 70% own by Mazda cooperation. 30% own by BERMAZ.

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    • when they bring it as the CKD, HRV already launch the facelift LOL.

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  • japanese car liker on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    To keep d price low. Dun over praise or welcome the car. Else it will be like toyota

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  • why omit the i-activsense? if there is no USP feature, its around the same with HR-V, Sportage, CX 5 then no reason of getting cx 3 at this price.

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  • Jezebel on Sep 17, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    looking at the price alone makes me laugh…
    CX-5 is a tad cheaper

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  • tishaban on Sep 17, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    “Spec wise, expect a well-equipped car with everything thrown in, except for Mazda’s i-Activsense suite of active safety tech”

    Why? It’s CBU from Japan, Mazda Malaysia can add/remove anything they want yet they remove their newest safety technology?

    Shame on you Mazda Malaysia

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  • tiger on Sep 17, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    Book cx3 6 months ago. Going to cancel the booking n take back my deposit. Mazda prising too high for this segment and better to get the hrv or x-trial. Bigger n will quite similar safety specs…

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  • Thank you for mazda n bermaz. Very good pricing strategy. I booked it in june 2015 and I guess I will cancel my booking. Fyi, with 130k I can get so many good choices cars in the market even continental cars spec. Mazda/bermaz, pls keep ur CX3 in garage.

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  • alpac125 on Sep 18, 2015 at 12:25 am

    Cancel cx3, will go for the hrv despite the long waiting list. thanks to bermaz.

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  • whattt…so expensive and no awd..b segment car..subaru xv thank you very much

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    • Semi-Value (Member) on Sep 19, 2015 at 12:17 am

      subaru xv deserves more love…its not as modern looking as the hrv but its a way better drive, 4wd and engine is more powerful…however whats lacking is the safety

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  • Booked on July & will definitely cancel with price tag at 130-135k.

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  • Disappoint me with the price. Is too pricy for segment-B SUV, some more not AWD.

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  • stefan on Sep 18, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Booked in July. Twice thinking and I will cancel the booking. Madza, without the AWD/ iActivsense, is this call ‘WELL SPEC’ for a b-seg car with price tag 130k – 135k?

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    • No zoom zoom on Sep 19, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Mazda, can you bring in the Aussie top spec Akari? AWD, sunroof and top safety features price around $39000+ which roughly equivalent to Myr 119k only!! Why its price much more higher? Although is CBU, this it’s only b segment car.

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  • Really disappointed with the price range. Maybe i’ll just wait for new Kia Sportage next year. HRV is too mainstream for me. I thought Bermaz will position CX3 within HRV price range.

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    • kkzooom on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      OMG!!!! how can you compare Inport and local assemble
      with local contenets built in

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  • Matchy on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Booked on Nov 14 when they announced it in LA… I guess I’m going to call my SA later to cancel it.

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  • CarmenTung on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Too expensive for car that only have 4 star NCAP rating !

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    • kkzooom on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      can you tell me what others likes rate in the same segment in EUROncap?

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  • Rusmah on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Curi curi malaysia.
    Derma derma malaysia.
    Sokong?

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  • Go Green on Sep 18, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Question: buying a car manufactured in 2015, at year end (i.e. Dec. 2015). Will that means the car value will be depreciated in less than a month of ownership?

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  • 7yearsfd1 on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Typical Mazda or Bermaz rather, method of sales

    Bring CBU at high priced , 0 fudge given to local price vs class n then bring the CKD at much much more cheaper, CBU buyers got no love after that. Same case since cx 5 , mazda 3

    Basically if u REALLY want the cbu spec n built , pay extra for it else, just w8 thai ver, probably 20k cheaper.

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    • kkzooom on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      give you a cbu … you complain… give you ckd … you also complain

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  • Levin on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Not worth the price. Seriously, most people could care less if its CBU or CKD for such cars because even when you’re paying a premium for “CBU” label, you ain’t getting the full CBU package, if you know what i mean. So rather get a CKD car knowing that these car companies will maintain the same quality/standard as it is assembled back in their own country. The local Mazda dealer should just hold it out and launch it as a CKD only model with a lower price, just like how Honda did with the HR-V. Otherwize, this will be yet another failure from the launch. Somebody needs to be fired real soon.

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  • iampro on Sep 18, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    so many poor fags yiyiohoh say bermaz bodoh and blablabla.

    HELLO YOUR RINGGIT IS WORTHLESS LA

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  • Am disappointed with the price. Anyway, this solve my headache of choosing between HRV & CX3. Will be heading to Honda this weekend to book a white HRV.

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  • ionlaw on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    If not for weaken RM, it should be much cheaper and launch earlier, I guess…

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  • hahaha on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    i wonder how many honda salesman here

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  • pointless on Sep 18, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    CX3 use to be my first choice. But will Bye Bye from now. Feel disappointed on the price.
    Will cancel CX3 booking and heading to HRV.

    Got a feeling that HRV sales will suddenly increase this month.

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  • Booked few months back but with this price feel frustrated, not yet cancel but already book a honda, not HRV but a Honda Jazz….safe more RM hehe…

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  • hondabalakongftw on Sep 18, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Thank you Bermaz for boosting Honda HRV’s sale.

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  • old dog on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    The better value small size SUV…HRV
    The better value mid size SUV..X-Trail
    The better value large size SUV…Lexus (yup, over Merc, or BMW)

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  • Rusmah on Sep 19, 2015 at 8:12 am

    mazda 3, Even CBU should not higher price than CKD CX5.
    Its B segment!! Bermaz. u are too much.

    130 K, can get better option
    B segment, HRV highest spec!
    C segment, Kia sportage, CX5, CRV, Xtrail!!

    Nobody will buy this CX3. Dissapointed on you! F the bermaz!

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  • La la jand on Sep 20, 2015 at 6:41 am

    There goes my dream of getting CX3. Damnnnn. What other choices are there? HRV is too ugly for my taste, XV is kind of old…ohh gosh as I have just sold my car!

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  • mason on Sep 21, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Honda salesman will laugh all the way down.
    it will just make other peoples think I am an idiot if i buy the CX3 at 130k for a B Segment CAR!

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  • I bought a full spec CX5 AWD for 155k and bermaz later launches a 125k CX5, making CX5 badge cheap. Bad bermaz bad…

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