Following the official launch debut of the Mazda CX-3, Bermaz expects all 2,000 CBU Japan models of the crossover to be sold out within two months of its launch. The Malaysian-spec Mazda CX-3 originates from Mazda’s main plant in Hiroshima.
The CX-3 is also produced in Thailand at the AutoAlliance Plant in Rayong. However, Bermaz CEO Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh said during a press conference that it has no plans to bring in any units from Thailand due to the model being unable to meet the 40% local content requirement for tariff exemption under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA).
On the other hand, Malaysia’s free-trade agreement with Japan entitles Bermaz to more incentives to import the CX-3 from Japan, hence why the Malaysian-spec model originates from there. Hiroshi Inoue, executive officer at Mazda Motor Corporation also added that the Hiroshima plant itself is at near-full capacity.
Currently, Bermaz is pursuing to locally assemble (CKD) the CX-3 here in Malaysia at its Kulim plant, which currently produces the Mazda 3 and CX-5 as well. Should its CKD plans come into fruition, it is very likely that the CX-3’s price may be reduced from its introductory RM131,218 figure.
It is yet unknown if a locally-assembled Mazda CX-3 (if it does happen) will retain the same specifications as the CBU model. For instance, when the Mazda 3 was reintroduced as a CKD model, it came without a sunroof or the trademark Soul Red Metallic colour option.
Nonetheless, does the prospect of a locally-assembled Mazda CX-3 entice you to place an order? What price would be fitting for you? The crossover’s nearest rival, the Honda HR-V, is already a CKD model here in Malaysia, produced in Melaka.
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Take my money if u bring Thai specs 150hp 204nm for ckd here..Just like Mazda 3 162hp 210nm torque high tune 2.0 skyactiv engine ckd here. Current CBU 146 horses is a little bit underpower eventhough is 2.0 engine
I open bet 1-to-20. That Mazda will CKD CX-3 here.
So don’t you boys buy the CBU yet.
Crampy cabin + small boot = impractical
Such liars. Marketing gimmic and tactic. Why are car companies begging people now to buy their cars and Mazda said all sold out?
People are scared. Next year difficult year. So, this year nobody is spending. Bermaz is lying through their teeth.
Btw, where is Najis promise to reduce car prices?
Not convinced. I fell for the mazda 3 CBU tactic BS and regretted to the MAX when they launched the CKD. Better spec lower priced!
If the CKD arrives it will have to have aggressive pricing like the CX-5 did to steal some sales from Honda. The HRV is so common on the road that I see more of the HRV than the Proton Iriz haha.
So common that I feel HRV is the new Myvi.
Mazda can keep the CX-3 as far as I am concerned. Not worth the price. Just got the Subaru XV and happy with it.
Buyers remorse?
Yes, good deal from Subaru. AWD, good discount, 5 years manufacturer’s warranty and 5 years free service (labour & parts). What is not to like. Plenty of features including navigation.
The interior of the XV is enough to put me off.
Go and play with your W204 C63 AMG diecast car.
Honestly I think Bermaz will struggle to sell their 2000 units of CX-3 at this price range under the present economy scenario…
if higher spec i don mind ckd
One day Bermaz will be going to sell cheap to clear it first 2000 unit, got no rear aircond vent is already a failure summore no armrest? If you all just wanna get a ride get a mazda3 high spec its worth it with i-activesense, 18 inch rim, bigger boots etc…
This car is hot, err…I mean the passengers behind, lol
2,000 CBU units to be sold out soon..??? What a cheap stupid sales gimmick.. with the same spec, CKD unit should be priced about rm110K(on the road) after EEV incentive.
i would be more happy to see they CKD Mazda 2.
The good news is that by end of second month, not a single CX3 being sold. Pity Bermaz.
Exterior with looks…..interior smallish….ride was normal only…the safety rating is not like 4 stars only….price bugs me though …should be like 10 k less I wonder