Agree, but what we know from all sort of sources especially the internet might not be the specs here in Malaysia.
Malaysia usually cut here cut there..

the dealer/SA/Customer Service should provide the correct specifications of Malaysia model to Malaysia's customers..

Dear all,

Need some opinion and suggestion.

Recently my radio/head unit for Mazda3 1.6 (2012) just died. Can't turn on, lcd no display.

So I wanna change another set, but I've asked a few place that carry the big brand like jvc kenwood alpine and etc

Cheapest is arnd 1.9k to 2.7k all in with casing.

I don't have such big budget, and not really an audiophile, need the radio fm working, if got USB for music input would be good and optional, to connect my reverse cam in.

So there's one shop that give me a under 1k solution, he say quality not bad but it kimchi and Taiwan brand.

Anyone have experience with it or know any specific kimchi/Taiwan brand? Good?

Thanks

hi guys, wow. been checking which chat room is latest.. amazingly VERSION 9 now!!! Im new to Mazda, planning to buy 2ndhand M3 CBU 2.0 (2010) from a cousin. can anyone still keep the spec book sheet and share with me? M3 CBU 2.0 (2010) tqtq

Will we get an updated software for the infotainment from Mazda?

Hi guys, just went for a test drive yesterday. Asked the SA what's the common issues with the M3 and he mentioned something about noise created by bushing at the suspension. Is that true? Any other common issues for the M3 high spec?

For those who booked M3 Highspec , there's no stock as production is only around 20-40units a month till next year 2018.

Its to get ready for CX-5 ALL NEW coming soon, and also preparation for the new colors palette for M3 next year.

what he said is true, and you can claim a new lower arm bush at sc if got sound

mine got rattling issue from dashboard when going high rpm and B pillar got knocking sound when going through uneven road, havent sent to sc to check yet since it is not a major issues

The new CX-5 has the same old, same old engines. One underpowered 2.0L engine and one high road tax 2.5L engine. Why can't Mazda turbocharge their engines to be more competitive? Like this people will go for new Honda CRV with turbocharged engines. The Mazda 3 can also do with some turbo power to make it a really fun car to drive. Turbocharging is the way to go. Are you listening Mazda?

That's up to Mazda to decide. And believe me, none of us here in Malaysia have any influence what Mazda Japan decides.

So far, what we know is that they have a 2.5L Turbo Petrol & 2.2L Turbo Diesel SkyActive.

There is no 2.5L turbo petrol. I know we can't change things but just saying if Mazda doesn't offer petrol turbo for its bigger vehicles it won't be competitive. Either you get an underpowered 2.0L engine or high road tax 2.5L engine. Not everybody wants to go diesel.

While I understand your opinions.. I'd have to say they are misguided.. Many a great company have been brought down by consumers. Think Nokia.. They refused to innovate and we all know what happened to them. How about the taxi systems in countries where the likes of Uber and Grab now rule? Since their launch in Malaysia, I haven't had to use a typical taxi..it's cheaper, I don't have to worry about parking spots or fees and I get picked up from or dropped exactly where I want to be... It's so liberating and I'm sure there are at least tens of thousands of other riders who feel the same. Imagine the revenue lost.. It's the new age.. Gone is the time when car buyers simply walked into a dealership and just took what was being offered.. Nowadays, the average consumer goes online to research even toothbrushes, much less an expensive vehicle... Innovate, keep up or die.

True. Personally, I wouldn't mind going the diesel route if fully specced (ideally both petrol and diesel variants should get full specs cuz choices), priced similarly to current pricing and sufficient Euro 5 diesel stations. Plan on keeping longer than 5 years, so RV is irrelevant.

I agree The turbo is fun but errr it's still a CVT. No thanks.

Singpore launched the new cx-5 but WITHOUT mazda radar cruise control, i guest it will be the same here. More sales for new CRV WITH honda sensing adaptive cruise

hm.. instead of turbo.. I think they are going to skyactiv 2.. but very much later.. maybe in the new M3.

from wiki..
"Mazda's SkyActiv-G Generation 2 will use HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) to reach a compression ratio of 18:1"

There's a 2.5L Turbo Petrol

CX-9 2.5Turbo !!!

Firstly, there's a 2.5L turbo in the CX9, so I guess the possibility, however minute, is there for them to put it in the 3 or CX5.

Secondly, I'm a big NA fan, so I'm pleased to see Mazda continue to develop sans turbocharging (even though everyone and their mothers are shoving a turbo down their tiny <2L engines).
I do not agree with the sentiment that turbo power makes a car fun to drive - I've always appreciated the linear pull of a good NA engine.

So I recently got a Subaru with a CVT. This is my first time owning a CVT, but I've previously rented a Mitsu ASX with CVT and I wasn't impressed with it - it felt lethargic, it droned and very uninspired as a whole.

But with the Subaru - it's a 3.6L unit with bundles of torque - it felt smooth and effortless.
The revs were happy to stay low while the car still pulled.
It made the whole notion of changing gears feel antiquated - no more jerky gearshifts.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is - don't diss it until you've tried it

The problem with NA is that there isn't a lot of torque at low rpm. So you have to drop gear and step on it like our Mazda 3. Turbo has a flat peak torque starting from as low as 1500 rpm which makes driving feel fun and effortless. Nowadays there is hardly any turbo lag. In fact our NA also has lag to increase the rpm which can be annoying at times.

CVT with turbo is like pairing a powerful engine with a lazy transmission. It takes the fun out of turbo. I don't mind turbo with normal torque converter but not CVT.

my previous car was a Proton Exora CVT Turbo 1.6 so i know what i'm talking about. it's not about the jerky gearshifts. it's the CVT lag that is annoying. even when you floor the pedal it takes the car at least 1-2 seconds before it responses. with the price tag for your Subaru.. if you are not happy with it then something is seriously wrong

The 2.5L petrol turbo may be too powerful to put in the CX-5 or Mazda 3. Even 2.0L turbo for Mazda 3 may be overkill. What Mazda needs is 2.0L turbo for CX-5 and 1.6L turbo for Mazda 3.

I would say the power of the Mazda 3 is enough for the average driver but a little more power will make it a really fun car to drive.

I suppose huge amount of torque can overcome a lazy CVT but the price of the Subaru 3.5L and high road tax means it is academic for most drivers.

Where to buy mazda 3 acc ya . Ty guys 😊