Look at it this way, if this Demio with LED headlamp unit comes in, we get to buy the original LED headlamp and cruise control module from Mazda SC.

Money is always an issue, but in order for it to be feasible for Mazda Malaysia to make it a value-added option for us owners, it has to be post-car-purchase order-based add-ons, like the MZD GPS SD card, body kit or tint, as order quantity is low. If there is demand, Mazda Malaysia can order from Mazda Japan as spare parts and install it locally in SC. So, even if there is no demand, Mazda Malaysia won't make a loss as they don't keep stock.

If the owners want it, they will install it eventually, nothing can beat original design and parts, unless the car is badly designed and has design defects in the first place.

However, these additional options might not increase the 2nd hand value of a car since 2nd hand car dealers will always try to buy low sell high.

There are 3rd party cruise control available. But if get from Mazda, it is sort of plug-and-play and it gives peace of mind, since there are high spec Mazda 2 with cruise control available for JDM and European market.

Think of this as, Proton Wira change engine to use Mitsubishi Evo I, II, III's 4G63T. Same engine mounting position, plug-and-play, with some minor replacement/modifications.

This post has been edited by RicoT: Apr 20 2015, 11:25 AM

Other shops must innovate to stay competitive lor. Most probably they will bring in their diesel variant in to ride the wave if diesel getting popular here, unless they got no confidence it will work here. Like Honda Grace (a.k.a. City Hybrid), most probably the plan to introduce hybrid power with dual-clutch transmission is scrapped, they can't solve it in their own JDM with so many recalls.

I am getting Mazda 2 SDN Aluminum Metallic, common colour on Malaysian roads.

They cannot sell it below Proton's price, but they can sell it as post-purchase add-ons like the RM1,270.00 GPS option they are selling right?

Those interested can buy, those who don't want, can opt out. Mazda getting it from Japan using case-by-case demand, so Mazda Malaysia won't lose money, even if no one wants it no?

Besides, the car already cost RM88k.

If got chassis number, should be your turn to get the car soon already.

This post has been edited by RicoT: Apr 20 2015, 11:59 AM

With same gear ratio, higher torque (NM) wins acceleration race, higher horsepower (PS/KW) wins top speed race.

But diesel engines redline around 5k rpm while petrol engines redline around 6.5k-7k rpm, hence, the gear ratio will be different. In the end, the performance of diesel & petrol variant will be closely similar.

It all comes down to preference.

Diesel, turbo car, powerful acceleration turbo kick but there are turbo lag; great FC, but reduced comfort due to loud idle, non-linear turbo kick acceleration and coarse low frequency growling sound when accelerate. NOx emission is bad for health (France is considering banning diesel cars).
Petrol, natural aspirated car, linear but subtle acceleration; lower FC, but better comfort due to low idling sound and smooth acceleration sound.

If I am not mistaken, roadtax is the same for 1.5L diesel & petrol, only above 2L engine, there will be a big difference.

To compete in hot hatch, Mazda most probably fit 1.5L turbocharged engine in Mazda 2 MPS, or 2.5L turbocharged engine in Mazda 3 MPS. Or... Revive the rotary engine!! Since it is designed for performance, emission control throw out the window.

There are endless possibilities, just whether Mazda Malaysia willing to make the extra steps to provide these services or not.

Engine won't blow, the problem is whether it is only to be used with RON98 and above only, like Honda Civic Type R. What Mazda can do is a variable compression engine design? Or maybe Otto-Diesel variable cycle engine?
Test whether the orange BHP-claimed Euro3 diesel can work well with Skyactiv-D engines or not, so Mazda Malaysia can bring in to sell sooner if the test result is positive, hence conquering the B-segment with best FC performance, without worrying the hybrid tax incentive expiring end of this year.

Honda can't bring in their i-DTEC as they want to push their i-DCD hybrid into Malaysia to take advantage of CKD hybrid tax free incentive, yet, I believe they are scrapping the plan to produce it here, unless govt extend CKD hybrid incentive (UMW may be planning to manufacture as many CKD Toyota Camry Hybrid as they possibly can and continue to sell the stock into next year). For Honda City Hybrid, it will be a limited production run (if they want to do it), as they have to manufacture the conventional petrol powered City along side.

The MPS this time round might be the development of Skyactiv 4WD, and Skyactiv-GT (Gasoline Turbo?) as main focus, since they managed to conquer Skyactiv-G 14:1 ratio NA engines.

This post has been edited by RicoT: Apr 20 2015, 04:32 PM

1.5L engine, what do you expect?

Honda Civic Type R uses RON98 minimum, but Malaysia only offer RON97.

Maybe, Mazda Malaysia won't bother bringing MPS in if only suitable to run on RON98 and above.

Ford Mustang 2.3 ecoboost min RON91 can run, because they have to cater for their own RON92 (AKI 87) regular gasoline, or maybe RON95 (AKI 90) mininum for premium gasoline being sold over there. So, we can use these engines without problem since our petrol is RON95.

V Power Racing is RON97 for Malaysia, same as V Power, just some additional recipe.

Even the Skyactiv-G engine is downtuned to 13.0:1 to suit their regular gasoline.

The European 1.5L is downtuned 90PS to suit the European roadtax structure, which is taxed based on emission level, not cc. So, if the ECU is tuned to give as little petrol to burn as the engine possibly could possibly run on, the roadtax will be cheaper.

The car is designed to run using RON95. If the car engine is knocking, RON97 will help improve the power & torque figures. For mileage, it depends. If jam in city roads, then both will have the same FC; if travelling long distance at fixed speed, then it have very similar FC; if spirited driving, you won't look at FC and power all the way.

No point linking RON97 with FC, only link it with power & torque.

This post has been edited by RicoT: Apr 20 2015, 05:55 PM

Well.. Proton can only survive in Malaysia. No innovation, how to compete?

In terms of FC, diesel wins hands down. In terms of thermodynamics efficiency, diesel wins over otto (petrol). But, in terms of racing pedigree, petrol wins since it is easier to control the combustion in petrol engine at high rev, than diesel. Diesel needs to be turbocharged to get better drivability. If compare in terms of NA, petrol wins over diesel. Diesel needs steel engine block (heavier but stronger material strength) to accommodate its higher torque (explosion) and compression ratio (typically 15:1 to 20:1, but Mazda Skyactiv-D managed to reduce it to 14.0:1 so can use aluminum engine block), petrol can go with aluminum (lighter but less material strength). Diesel engine can be flooded with some water, and can still work, while petrol engine will cease to work completely. If run out of fuel, diesel need to be bled to let the air out after refuel in order to restart the engine, petrol can just fill and start.

Each has its own merits and drawbacks in their respective areas.

This post has been edited by RicoT: Apr 20 2015, 07:30 PM

Not too much, but a little bit of water won't stop the engine as it is not using spark ignition, but compression ignition.

Of course, flooding the whole cylinder with a lot of water will bend the valves and cause cracking on the piston as well.

I am looking for windows glass rain repellent and body wax shop. Any recommendations? KL, Subang, Setia Alam area.

Thanks.

Did you ask include workmanship or just the parts?? Can it fit to our halogen headlamp connectors?

Most headlamps come in a pair.

1. Susan Liew - Old Klang Road Mazda +60126878622
GPS: 3.099562, 101.675969

2. Rachel Lee - Setia Alam Mazda +60166045862
GPS: 3.107363, 101.468532

RM500 discount and tint. Buy more cars get more discount.

SGD2,220 is just the headlamp, but in order for that headlamp to work, the rest of the equipment are required, which brings up to a total of SGD3,204.00 + 7% GST = SGD3,428.28 = MYR9234.03.

+ Labour again?

Item 5 Sun Visor may not be required.

But a least better than MB E200 headlamps a pair for RM21k. Only headlamps.. New car price for MB RM370k / 3 = ~RM120k, about the price of a LED headlamp installed M2, so headlamp RM21k for MB / 3 = RM7k for a Mazda 2 LED headlamp.

This post has been edited by RicoT: Apr 21 2015, 04:32 PM

More yeng.. Good for lazy people.

But I got no facebook.

VKool REM is not original VKool no? Need RM2k? Where is your SA?

http://www.v-kool.com.my/Content/automotiv...t-catalogue.htm

Try ask these two SA, both gives similar price for M2, you can ask about tint too.