Prices for Mazda vehicles in Malaysia will go up next year. This was announced by Bermaz CEO Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh at a dinner with the media tonight. The head of Mazda’s local distributor said that the move is due to forex movements.
The company has tried to hold on to prices for as long as it could, but the recent strength of the Japanese yen against the Malaysian ringgit has made the price increase inevitable, Yeoh explained.
At the event, Mazda also previewed the new CX-9 to the media. The second-generartion CX-9, the brand’s flagship SUV and big brother to the popular CX-5, will be launched in June 2017.
Powered by a SkyActiv 2.5T turbocharged engine, it will come in 2WD and AWD variants plus Mazda’s i-ActivSense safety technology and generous equipment. Details and gallery here.
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Comments express frustration over Mazda's upcoming price increase due to forex, highlighting Malaysians' financial struggles and comparing prices across countries. Many believe the hike is driven by greed and anti-competitive practices, and some see it as a tactic to clear stock before year-end. There is also discussion about currency fluctuations affecting prices and criticism toward other brands and government policies, with some feeling the price hikes unfairly target consumers while others blame Mazda's strategy for profit maximization.