http://www.carlist.my/news/leaked-are-thes...yactiv-ckd/7870

Leak Specs? If true then will be good. Quite well equipped even for base model with price expected starting from RM 100k

I think the pricing for CKD will be quite true. Surprisingly good value at 105k with 6airbags/DSC/Push start/Auto aircond etc(34k cheaper than CBU)

if the same happen to Mazda 6, Then CKD mid spec Mazda 6 will be RM 125k? (159-34k)? lol

http://<link removed>/2015/03/11/mazda-3-ckd-...ay-2015-launch/

CKD is normal nowadays.. Even Mercedes/BMW/Honda/Nissan/Hyundai etc all also CKD. I don't see Mazda CBU models any better than Honda/Nissan CKD. In fact i read more quality complaints in Mazda forum than Honda forum. For example windscreen sudden crack in CBU & CKD CX5 that never heard in Honda cars.Sometimes CKD cars can be better if Mazda source different parts that suits out hot weather or suspension settings that better for Malaysia poor roads.

Generally CBU cars are better but for Mazda CBU there are a a lot of quality complaints too Hope Mazda CKD will source better parts to solve the common issues in current CBU models. If really worry, still can go for CBU now before sold out but offcourse with a premium of 20-30k over CKD.

I'm ok with CKD as my 8 years old honda city never give me any problem . Just normal service and replace some wear & tear parts. Now looking forward for Mazda 3 CKD. I still believe that Japanese Brand will have strict quality control. Wont be like proton..haha

CKD high spec OTR with insurance about 129k. Only 10k different from CBU..

CKD now without sunroof and I-ELOOP

but comes with

Heads-up display (HUD)
Smart City Brake System (SCBS)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM)
High-Beam Control System (HBC)
Cruise control
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Reverse camera
Auto wipers
Leather seats
Power-assisted driver seat
Paddle shifters
Navigation system

Good pricing & spec for Mid spec . Wish to have auto aircond as well for Mid spec.

Looking fwd to it too.. but sad that they are just giving manual aircond for mid spec... really looks cheap and ugly.

If spending almost 130k for high spec, I will go for CX-5 which is more spacious... hmm...

Waja rear passenger legroom, shoulder and headroom is better. rear passenger especially the middle seat is really uncomfortable.

Rear center console is too far behind with only about 18cm space to rear seat..(HR-V about 25cm).Movement from rear left to right is difficult. Your shoe will stuck there.

For me sitting behind current City feel more spacious than M3.

"Waja rear passenger legroom, shoulder and headroom is better. rear passenger especially the middle seat is really uncomfortable.

Rear center console is too far behind with only about 18cm space to rear seat..(HR-V about 25cm).Movement from rear left to right is difficult. Your shoe will stuck there.

For me sitting behind current City feel more spacious than M3."


Opps sorry. I thought you are referring to current M3. But from most reviews, current M3 is more spacious than GLS.

New GST pricing for Mazda. CX-5 Mid spec 7k discount.. now OTR below 130k.!!


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Extra 15k for a long list of equipment & high tech safety features + 18" tires .. I think is value buy.

HR-V low spec and high spec diff is 20k. Only give half leather and still same 16" tires as low spec. and 65% of the sales from high spec.

I think most ppl will go for M3 high specs too.

Finally CKD lauching tomorrow. Was thinking to get the GL low spec but after comparing... hmm really worth to pay extra RM 15k for high specs for:

1 Larger 215/45R18 tyres vs 205/60R16
2 Auto climate single zone aircond
3 Cruise Control
4 Auto dimming rear view mirror
5 Auto Windshield wiper
6 Full Leather
7 Power seat for driver
8 Navigation system
9 Paddle Shifters
10 Auto Headlights
11 Bi-Xenon , auto Levelling
12 LED tail lamp
13 Smart Keyless entry
14 Head up display
15 Adaptive Front-Lighting System(AFS)
16 High Beam Control System (HBC)
17 Smart City Brake System (SCBS)
18 Rear Vehicle Monitoring System (RVM)
19 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
20 Leather wrap Steering wheel

Is alot!

Just back from Mazda PJ federal hwy. No blue on display too. Aluminium quite nice and looks big compared to meteor grey.

Waiting period within 1 month. Except for blue up to two months.

Overall nice car! CX-5 low spec ready stock.

Ya meter diff. I still prefer low spec meter than high spec that showing the RPM instead of km/h.

What i don't like is the manual aircond in the low spec. looks so cheap!

205/60R16 in low spec will be more comfortable.

I found this. AC knob replacement for M3. At least this not so bad. lol

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Auto-air-co...2246651630.html




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Yeah i'm too dissapointed with the rear passenger space especially the middle seat. Plus the seats somehow abit too low and might be uncomfortable for long journey.

Rear legroom is worst than some of the B-segment cars. If often fetch ppl, don't think M3 is a good choice.. lol.

Wow good! did u test drive before booking? Many said the car is a bit sluggish when low speed although the 162hp 210nm seems powerful.

Low spec should me more comfortable with thicker tyres.

I'm still undecided on M3 low spec/CX-5 GL/ HRV Espec...

Good! Thanks for the feedback. most likely i will go for M3 low spec too replacing my 8 years Honda City.

How about the ride? stiff/bumpy? quiet? Need more feedback on CKD m3. Anyway i will go for test drive too when im free.

Hopefully they can maintain the CKD quality

Wow most ppl go for meteor grey. I'm still undecided on aluminium or meteor grey.

The car looks big in aluminium but more sporty in meteor grey

2 times I went to showroom also not many ppl and M3 CKD still ready stock. Seems like the sales not that good as compared to HR-V with waiting period up to 7 months now. But i still feel that M3 GL more value for money than HR-V E spec about RM 108k unless you really need the rear passenger space. Or is it most people going for SUV type of cars..

Yeah.. Went last week to inquire about M3 GL. Both salesman also told me they have stock except blue. Once loan approved can get car within 3 weeks.

May be more bookings now with longer waiting period.

I've seen few video from youtube on overseas M3 with 155hp 200nm. 0-100km/h about 8.5-9 seconds with top speed about 210-220kmh..

Msia high tune of 162hp 210nm should slightly faster than that.