Thanks for the reply, bro. Hoping to test drive the 2.2d and the 2.5GLS tomorrow...:-)

Cheers to all!

Which branch you'll go for the test drive?
If Glenmarie, you can test the cornering along Jalan Kerjaya, just watch out for family of monkeys that sometimes appear along the road

3K for the poweboot is steep.

Anyway enjoy your ride bro.

hi bro.. u installed this in your car? any comments?

Yup Glenmarie... Thanks for the tips. Will check it out with both models as available. Yours is a 2.2d right?

Yup.
Mine is 2.2D Fwd.

Traffic in Glenmarie is reasonably quiet during the weekend but the LRT construction along Persiaran Kerjaya are not good to test the pick-up and acceleration, so maybe you can ask the SA to take you to Federal Highway to test for speed.

Ok will do, bro. Have read so much about the car. Can’t wait to try them out:-)

Today try again GVC at Genting Sempah to Gombak. Finally able to keep up and corner at 120-130kmh. (Just trying out, I don't usually drive like a maniac ). The problem previously was the autogear shifted to 5th gear during cornering hence it was very difficult to control. The changes I made this time was so simple, just need to shift to sport mode. The speed mapping actually increase the rev by delaying the shift of gear hence from 70-120kmh, the car remain @ 3rd or 4th gear, hence cornering made way easier.

I am not good at manual shifting, hence I leave it to the car to help me. Sport mode works very well for cornering uphill and downhill

Yep.. That's the one. If really interested, you could just sell off what you've bought and get the Viofo instead.

Sure, you can buy one more cheap cam.. But that means using 2 power sources and memory cards instead of one. Also remember dashcams are not made equal. IMO, the guys at Viofo make really good affordable cams, use capacitors instead of batteries (this is very important for hotter climates like ours and especially if you regularly park outside in the sun), and they stand by their products with fw updates, etc. They are my benchmark and any other that doesn't perform at their level or more isn't worth my considerations.

Expect to find the 2.5 to be a more linear acceleration drive.. My guess it's tuned that way.. The diesel is more beast and so takes a certain way and amount of pressure to spool that 2nd turbo, for that extra pull. Also pay attention to the diesel engine sound.. Inside is far quieter than on the outside. Some people are sensitive to the sound and may not like it. So make sure you are comfy with it... Else get the petrol engine.. The diesel engine does a low grunt/rumbling sound as opposed to the petrol engine.

Nope.. Not yet installed.. It's still fresh and I'm waiting on the price to drop some more and more polished fw. Also still mulling over if I really need a back dashcam and or can hide the wires all discreetly. Cuz see, I've got sunshades at the back too and don't want to lose that privacy..
See here for a detailed review by the dashcam expert.. He knows his stuff..

hi

any cx-5 2.2d awd owner here?
want to get information of reliability of the car and the engine.

any minor and major issue?

Hi guys, i plan to get 2nd hand mazda cx5 2.0 2016
But i found it from carlist or mudah. Some are hand brake while some are electronic hand brake. How to differentiate them??

Ask for real year of manufacture.. Facelift..

Nope it doesn't... Just a regular rearview cam with lines ( they don't move with the steering position)..

Oh, for some reason I thought I saw a video with the host saying it comes with the bird's eye view. Would be awesome if it's true.

I believe that's for Thailand market?.?.. Definitely not Malaysian market.. Next up, only they want to add powered boot AND buyers still have to pay RM2K for it.. So, have to wait long more for 360 view and other stuffs.. Not to mention increased price..

They should just hurry up and get us AA and Carplay..

My cx5 skyactiv 2.0. Mileage 71k. Due for service. Any recommendations for engine oil? Some suggest 0-20 , some suggest 0-30. What's the best option? A little confused.

Electronics brake is FL model...dont get the old hand brake which is initial 1st gen without commander knob...2016 suppose already have FL...if 2016 initial model then maybe is clear stock unit or very early of 2016...

This post has been edited by chuah_ph: Sep 16 2018, 11:40 AM

Would suggest 5w-30 full synthetic but I believe most SC don't have that. Need to top up for full synthetic oil ya.

What is the differences in FL model?

SC fully synthetic only Shell 5W40 or 0W30...unless you try request to bring your own EO since already after warranty or service ourside @ those CX5 expert workshop but mostly at KL or Selangor area.

This post has been edited by chuah_ph: Sep 16 2018, 12:01 PM

MZD HU player....Centre Commander Knob controller....Electronics Brake...white color interior dashboard wording console...diff dashboard middle trip or bar color... some say slightly enhance sound proof but I feel nth much hahha...