Bermaz Motor has just introduced the 2022 Mazda 3 Ignite Edition in Malaysia. It’s based on the top 2.0L Hatchback High Plus, and the sole CBU Japan model is priced at RM164,679. That’s about RM9,000 more than the model it’s based on, by the way.
Included in the price is a five-year manufacturer’s warranty with five years free maintenance (inclusive of labour, parts and lubricants). Both are limited to five years or a mileage limit of 100,000 km, whichever comes first.
Unique to it are gloss black wing mirror caps, 18-inch black metallic alloy wheels, gorgeous Burgundy leather seat upholstery, and a 360-degree surround view camera system. Seven exterior colours are available – Soul Red Crystal, Machine Grey, Jet Black, Snowflake White Pearl, Polymetal Grey, Deep Crystal Blue (Hatchback only) and the new Platinum Quartz.
In terms of safety features, the i-Activsense kit gets upgraded with Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) and Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS), while the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system is improved with Driver Monitoring.
The existing features such as Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane Keep Assist System (LAS), Smart Brake Support (SBS – front and rear AEB), High Beam Control (HBC) and Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) are fitted as well.
As was the case with the 2022 CX-30, all variants of the Mazda 3 – including the sedan – come with Apple CarPlay- and Android Auto-compatible USB ports both on the centre console and under the armrest. Previously, only the former came with this functionality.
No other changes have been made, so the 2.0 litre four-cylinder SkyActiv-G engine continues to make 162 hp and 213 Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. The average fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km, and the top speed is 207 km/h.
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Super nice
Looks great, but would be even better if they had brought in the turbo variant as the range-topper.
Non-turbo is reliable, why need turbo?
LOL Mazda3 priced at CX5!
Cx5 don’t even deserve the Mazda badge driving feeling like a sampan. Don’t compare with Mazda 3 it’s like heaven and earth. Go test drive first before commenting noob.
You’re correct
Agree. Those were the average boring Malaysian car driver comparing size with price without knowing what is handling and fun to drive is all about
Well if we look at what Mazda has been focusing lately by removing the new RWD engine for Mazda 6 while producing a refreshed version of CX-5 and subsequently the CX-50 then CX-60 and then CX-70, CX-80 & CX-90 even Mazda will be puzzled by your comments above.
Serious? I did not test drive CX-5 before, but immediately book Mazda3 after test driving one. Super nice handling and the feeling is superb. quality interior.
You order the CKD sedan or liftback version?
But dont forget the CX5 having a larger body / size overall with the more expensive Multi-link suspension compared to the inferior / cheaper Torsion Beam on the Mazda 3. So overall it is a full win for Mazda sales and full lose for the customer who buys one.
It’s not just about torsion beam vs multi link. It’s how they set up the suspension/geometry to make full use of it. I think mazda technician got release a video of it discussing why they choose torsion beam instead of multi link for mazda 3
I brought for my husband a CX5 and it is the best decision. No regrets.
So? So many backlog still cannot clear. Waiting since Nov 21
Seriously? Highest spec Mazda 3?
I feel better that the price is higher than when I bought it when it was first launched.