The i-stop is not a problem as mentioned. The special battery is slightly more expensive to replace only, that's all. The original battery from Japan costs RM1,500 whereas the local equivalent is RM700-800. However, one can still use the normal battery which is significantly cheaper but i-stop will not function with the cheap batteries. The Mazda's i-stop or Skyactive system is proprietary hence the requirement of some custom components to cater for these features.

I haven't seen the HRV but have viewed and test driven its bigger brother, the CRV late last year before we chose the CX-5 2.5 CBU from Japan. Not too sure about the HRV but the interior dashboard and door panel of the CRV looks like a Proton Saga. No offense. Even the Proton Preve's interior and dashboard looks more upmarket than the CRV. That is one of the main reasons we scratched off the CRV an went for the Mazda CX-5 which looks more premium inside out.

From the scale of the interior quality and trimming and dashboard material, based on my observation

Honda CRV = Proton Saga < Proton Preve Turbo < Mazda 2/3/6/CX-5 < Ford Focus

also having the same dilemma ....
really hard to justify HRV at the price of 118k which is only 8k lesser than GL spec cx5.
i just worry that when cx3 launch, they will hack the GL version of cx5. cause the price will be the same. and cx3 is a comparably smaller sized suv.
but the facelift of cx5 looks so damn nice, too bad only for 2.5L version. make me so hard to decide!!!!

Personally I have to agree with you. I think Mazda will drop out the CX-5 GL spec once CX3 is launched since CX3 indicative price is around 120k only which is not far from 126k CX5 GL spec

i just went to the dealer yesterday to confirm that ... but the SA told me that they wont be dropping the GL version. thats good news for me. but sadly they are unable to confirm when the facelift will trickle down to the 2.0 cx5s. apaprently after the CBU 2.5 facelift are solded out, even the 2.5 model will fall back to pre-facelift version.
and the plan (according to the SA) is to update cx5 to facelift officially AFTER cx3 is launched and that could be early next year.
i was like : "WHAT!!?!?!??!!??!??"

Btw, now got merdeka promo. discount 4k for GL spec.

yup agree on the review.. even change to silent tyre still cannot solve as it NVH not that good.. only slightly reduce, i've change to Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season at rm650/pc.. same size as original tyre..

If you have the budget go for CX5. It's a much better car overall than HRV. I've test driven both and totally not impressed with HRV.

You should test drive it yourself as different people have different sensitivity/expectation for NVH. I was told that the Mazda 3 has loud road noise and poor NVH. Now I'm driving a Mazda 3 and quite impressed with its quiet cabin. I'm not saying others are wrong but NVH is a very subjective issue.


This post has been edited by KennyKB: Aug 5 2015, 08:41 AM

17"?

I heard michelin latitude tour is about rm500plus?

So its not advisable using the goodyear wrangler tyres even for some time? Better trade in straight away after collecting car?

yup, 17'
here's the review..
pirelli scorpion verde all-season
michelin latitude tour hp

just for reference..

have think
Subaru XV?

This post has been edited by chooi 85: Aug 14 2015, 10:22 AM

2.0 ckd no istop ler

finally decided to buy cx5 GL spec instead, got a pretty good discount. hope that it really is better than HR-V. should be picking up the car next week or so.

Glad that you found a good deal.

How much they offer you?can you introduce your salesman to me ?

Hi, I am interested to buy cx5 GL. Anyone can I deal with? What his the best offer for me? I am in KL.

Thanks a lot.

Hi, just PM you the best offer. Thanks.

Hi,
I read that the CX-5 doesn't have rear air conditioning vents. Is that a major disadvantage relative to CRV. Would appreciate comments from buyers. Thank you.

of coz better.

really happy with this car. feels heavier n more solid.

yeah, really heavier and more solid. and the steering is just so nice!
but i just regret getting GL cause after i use the car i realised the electronic seats and the keyless entry is really useful. anyway whats done is done. LOL.

Btw, my first tank of petrol was ron97 and the gear shift was quick and pickup is good. but my 2nd tank is ron95 and i noticed there is a delay in gear shift. i'm not sure why but it feels a bit sluggish compared to the first tank.
i hope it is just me being overly sensitive, and i haven't done my first service yet so can't really come up with any definite conclusions.