Just wait haha!! few mths to go....

So far rumors still remain Q3 Q4 this year.....

I dont think so...those are for hybrid car battery......

If not mistaken, iStop is not using battery, it is using capacitor to temporary store regenerated power. Read it somewhere.

Yeah, its current model CX-5 (year of make 2017) ....

For your info, please don't quote.

Rumors NEW CX-5 2.0 Highspec will be priced around 160k - 165k

you are referring to CBU or CKD ?

Ya Ya.. We know it's only a rumor.. Yet, many a battles have been lost due to a rumor.. From those commenting, it's just our way of telling that while we love the cars, very unwilling to pay such prices.. Especially when your competitors can price more appropriately.. So Mazda has to give in. Maybe you can communicate such to those higher ups, just in case they are testing the waters with higher prices.. Nope, ain't going to work, sales wise... That's all..

P.S. They better not skimp on the I-activsense suite and updated HUD.. We wants em all.. 
Yup... DOA.

Sure, ideally the full suite should be in all the high spec models.. Petrol 2.0 HS & Petrol 2.5 I HS...and the 2.2 diesel.
I'm also expecting the newly updated active drive display (HUD) on all high spec models. Especially as it's on both the Mazda 3 and CX-3 too.. I believe.. Only makes natural sense to have em on their best selling model.. No?

Yeah.. Unfortunately, we can only hope they are aware of such market sentiments and supply accordingly.. I've got an SA that keeps me in the loop as info can be released.. Sorry, can't name branch etc..   So far, it's only been confirmed that GVC and powered boot will be standard.. Can book, but no special gifts, etc for early booking besides the usual, "one of the first" to drive it around town. Pricing is also unconfirmed. Mazda increased their prices a few times earlier and so some lower than current prices will be more welcome.. High price would be a definite no no, if you ask me. See the VW Tiguan.. Who knew it'd be booked as much.. But that's what a good package (solid specs + friendly price) will do.

How about you, heard about any confirmed specs?

yes i was told the same too...disabling the i-stop will not prolong the battery lifespan.

time to find replacement (outside mazda)

Same.. 1 Batt only mah!!! just the batt support i-stop stop/start which cost a lot much higher then normal batt.

hi its CKD

Hi Cheah,
Could you please elaborate on " interior looks hideous "
I am also looking and comparing 2016 & 2017 CX5.
Thank You

Its been confirmed there'll be 2 different range of colors available for the ALL NEW CX-5

PREMIUM COLORS (Have to top up)
Soul Red Crystal
Machine Grey
Crystal White Pearl

NORMAL COLORS (Standard)
Meteor Grey
Sonic Silver
Arctic White
Deep Crystal Blue

Unsure about availability of these colors for M3 GVC.

I heard that even the highest trim (2.5awd) and 2.2d awd cx5 that gonna launch in Malaysia not gonna have power boot and windscreen hud.. sigh if really true then its a bummer.