Few shops in Damansara quoted this price. The infamous 3M authorized shop in the forum as well

Perhaps we can do a group buy

The reason I chose the Llumar T4-50 (4mil) + 3M HP is that:

1) Charcoal coloured tint (not green/gold/blue)
2) Matching color tint 3M + Llumar (if not careful, you will have different color on the front/back + side)
3) GPS, Cellphone, RFID friendly
4) 4mil security film, good enough to prevent motorcyclist from trying to break your window and doesn't stress the power window motor. Even 6-8mil will not prevent your car from broken into if it was parked in places that attracted such thief

If money is no issue, you can get crystaline 70 for the front but keep the rear in HP so that the side and rear are smoked black.

Bro.... Keep me inform when u wish to do the tinted.... Thanks

Waiting for delivery of the vehicle. It should be within these 2 weeks. Will get it done ASAP. Another very important thing I want to get is the cargo tray. This is partially a business car and there is a lot of cargo being loaded in and out a day

wow.. you all willing to pay alot for tint only. ask bermaz to do tinted for me. their panel is tint master. got special discount for safe tint.

This post has been edited by hnr2802: May 24 2012, 08:42 PM

These are particular parts that I'm very interested in getting for my car

Original CX-5 Rubber Cargo Tray - Target landed Price <= RM300
http://mazdagear.com/cargo-tray---cx-5.aspx

H&R Lowering Spring - USD389
http://www.hrsprings.com/scripts/appguide....azda%20|%20CX-5

CX-5 Remote Start + Hood Sensor - USD 482 + USD 15
http://mazdagear.com/remote-engine-start.aspx

How much after discount?

http://paultan.org/2012/05/25/driven-mazda...e-to-the-beach/

Good feedback especially on 2WD

Test drove cx5 today. Overall is a smooth ride, but i found that the car is a bit reluctant to go at low rpm. Is this skyactiv characteristic?

Tested it too yesterday at glenmarie showroom. Noticed the same problem, once I switch to semi auto, it improves slightly. Place my booking too.

I wonder if you were testing on 2WD or AWD? I noticed that pickup in AWD causing loud engine noise intrudes cabin. Do you guys observe the same in 2WD?

i tested the 2WD, i hardly heard the engine noise. In fact, i tested sportage also and the engine noise is far noticeable during pickup...

The other thing is i feel the cx5 steering is a bit light to my liking, perhaps the weight is better during high speed...

Which brand has 2WD test unit? I went to the one along Federal Highway, and they only have AWD unit for test drive.

The remote start will not work its applicable for North American models only.

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Added on May 28, 2012, 5:45 pmIt's only light if its not in motion, once the speed picks up its nicely weighted.

This post has been edited by thinkerr: May 28 2012, 05:45 PM

Is CX-5 initial pick up, consider good, compare to CRV, Sportage/tucson, or even a sedan car, like civic 1.8?

I tested the 2WD at Tmn Megah, 4WD at Glenmarie

Compared to many cars, the cx-5's electric steering is one of the best. Try a sonata and u will know how bad a poorly implemented electric steering could be

I test my fren car indeed.

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Added on May 28, 2012, 10:20 pmToo concentrate on the engine performance, neglect the steering weight during driving.

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Added on May 28, 2012, 10:21 pmKen, looking forward to yr drive on reviews on cx5.

This post has been edited by ape: May 28 2012, 10:21 PM

Hello fellow/future owners,

Here's my take on the CX-5 copy pasted from a review shared amongst friends.
TL:DR - Fantastic SUV.

Alright, so far been driving for 2 days now and here are my prelim thoughts on the CX-5.

Exterior:
Love the lines and oversized wheel arches. The 19" really fits into the space nicely. The overall car also feels more dynamic, aggressive, sportier and larger than most of its competitors in its class. Dimensions wise, compared to my City, it's a HUGE car. After having driven a B segment car for a good 9 years, the CX-5 actually feels intimidating at first look considering the difference in overall dimensions even though I've driven other large cars such as the Naza Ria, Mitsu Pajero. Probably because those cars weren't mine. The Tribos coating feels phenomenal to the touch. It does indeed provide a nice sheen to the car even outdoors.

Interior:
Soft plastics cover most of the dashboard and door panels, providing a continental feel as compared to most cheap plastic laden Jap cars. Soft to the touch but overall quality feels solid. It may not look the swankiest or most high tech but it works and everything from the buttons, radio, aircon controls, electronics are easily accessible and uncluttered. Leather seats all round but it isn't something to shout about. The rubber mats are a nice touch since I'm already used to fabric mats in my car. I do hate the digital clock placement which is rather poor and not as visible as it should be and that the LCD display should've been where the clock was integrated. I'm also a little annoyed in the design of the retractable side mirrors button which is integrated with the side mirrors adjustment knob.

Engine and Transmission:
The 2.0 SkyActiv engine is a marvel to drive. Though I think it's a combination with the SkyActiv transmission that actually makes the whole package impressive. Low end torque is an issue when it comes to moving the bulk especially at traffic stops, the car doesn't lunge but lurches slowly forward. Not the most impressive of starts but it requires some getting used to as the power transmission to the wheels isn't as linear as a CVT would provide. However, I would like to point out that from 2.5k onwards till the sweet spot of just above 3k, that's where the engine really shines and boy is it eager to go. The engine doesn't feel too aggressive mainly due to the way the upshifts are being handled and it does feel to be upshifting slightly too early thus losing some momentum at the lower ratios. 2 days isn't really enough time to understand the way the whole package but it leaves a very positive impression.

Ride and Handling:
As mentioned earlier, NVH is great though not as exceptional as the BMWs, Mercs, Jags, Audis but is one of the best I've driven thus far. The cabin noise is minimal except on certain types of surfaces. Suspension setup is also slightly on the harder side but doesn't disturb the ride comfort. Overall drive is very planted and I've been able to push the car into corners at speeds that I was previously comfortable with on my City with room to spare. The Toyo Proxies are an incredible set of tires. Steering is exceptionally light, even for a Mazda as I've driven the 3 and 5 before, especially when trying to maneuver such a large vehicle. Steering is responsive and provides great feedback despite its lightness. Mazda has done a great job here as well.

Equipment:
Equipment wise, the CX-5 comes pretty loaded with a 9 speaker Bose sound system, TomTom navigation, integrated Bluetooth which includes phonebook functionality as well as music playback. One feature I like is the walk away lock function which eliminates the need for me to use the remote to lock the vehicle (with a 30s failsafe locking mechanism if the walk away function fails to lock the car). The Push Start/Stop button could be better placed but it's not that big of an issue. Wasn't able to test the sound system fully but the phone functions and handsfree I've been using quite extensively and the system works wonderfully, though the voice activated system could use some customization/recognition since it almost called the wrong people a couple of times I've tried it out lol

I probably would've missed some info here and there. Feel free to ask =p
Overall I'm really happy with the CX-5 and it's really well worth the asking price when compared to other Sports/Compact SUV such as the Sportage, Tucson, ASX, CRV.

Hi those who took delivery of the CX5, when did you book?

I booked my CX5 on 6th April, until today not news when I can take delivery of the car. My friend booked 2 weeks later than me, but took delivery last week.

Is all depend on where u booked.... If u booked from bermaz or prima merdu (condition with ur loan approved meaning LOU is ready) surely u will get the car. If u booked from dealer..... I would say u have to wait for 2nd batch