Malaysian apply different standards for Japs and Contis. An example handling vs. rear space. Good handling cars use multi-link suspension for the back which reduce rear space. That's what Mazda 3 does but it gets hammered left and right for smaller rear space. When it comes to Conti cars like Ford Focus with also similar rear space no complaints, it just gets praised for handling. So when it comes to Jap cars Malaysians want space as a premium and handling second. With Conti cars they buy for handling so space is secondary. When Jap cars try the Conti formula they get bashed kaw kaw.