Last week, the Mazda CX-3 was put on display as a preview ahead of its introduction here on December 8. It appears that those plans are still on track as the car was spotted near the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Putrajaya branch.
These photos come courtesy of Derrick Lau from the Mazda CX-5 Club Malaysia (MCCM) Facebook group, showing the crossover SUV wearing the brand’s iconic Soul Red paint finish, along with 18-inch five twin-spoke gunmetal wheels.
We’ve already been told by sources within Bermaz that the Mazda CX-3 will only be offered in a sole variant, with prices expected to be around RM130k to RM135k.
The specifications listed for the sole variant includes a 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine that provides 146 hp and 192 Nm of torque paired to a SkyActiv-G a SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic gearbox, sending drive to the front wheels.
Exterior features include LED projector headlights with high beam control with LED DRLs, and silver painted exterior trim pieces. Inside, the CX-3 gets black leather-fabric combo upholstery, MZD Connect infotainment unit, sunroof and a heads-up display (HUD).
The CX-3’s safety package includes six airbags (front, side and curtain), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), traction control and anti-lock brakes with EBD, brake assist and hill launch assist.
Initially, 2,000 units of the CX-3 will be fully imported (CBU) from Japan for sale here. Following that, Bermaz will consider the prospect of assembling the crossover locally (CKD) or to continue importing it.
The Mazda CX-3 enters the hotly contested B-segment crossover market that is currently occupied by the Honda HR-V, Ford EcoSport and more recently, the Renault Captur. Which do you prefer and why? Let us know in the comments below.
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Toyota Caldina look-alike
What? Hv u checked ur eyes?
You won’t go wrong with sushi cars.
No one would be the guinea-pig of getting tjose CBU
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Suitable for yong lady suv
Suitable as a third car.
Too expensive for this segment. Difficult to sell as cx5 GL will be cheaper and better value for money.
Too expensive. Cx5 Gl better value for money.
All the best Bermaz. At 130-135..only for few follow your heart not your head kind of fan. For the rest of SUV seekers, Captur, Subaru XV, EcoSport, ASX,3008, HR-V or even CX-5 is there for you to choose
dont forget HRV for those whose budget below 120k
i think its a bit too late to the game where HRV walup most sale, and in the same time economy doing bad next 3 years….so good luck Bermaz..
I doubt they’re gunning for hrv type sales figures. Meeting huge demand may be an issue. They just want good profits with reasonable and supportable sales numbers.
Overpriced!
CKD from Thailand will bring you many surprises
Such as?
seats got thai massage function…
what do you guys think of Peugeot 3008 suv? is it a good car compared to the cx5? heard the interior is good looking and not those cheap plastics.