If you only target for space especially boot space then no doubt only CRV, CX5 boot space not much different from ASX.
Tested my colleagues New CRV and CX5, new CRV NVH pretty bad w/ rough road noise/wind noise/shaking which quite similar to my initial FL CX5 model but new CX5 NVH is awesome plus back passenger comfort mainly the GVC.

Spacious but not that comfort due to NVH issue or less spacious but perfect drive w/ optimum NVH, your own choice.
Initial FL CRV NVH much better and comfort but not sure why they degrade it in new model which could be new design so take time to improve in next FL.

This post has been edited by chuah_ph: Sep 3 2018, 08:14 AM

From your requirement "bigger boot size, bigger cabin size", CR-V definitely fits the bill. Whether the handling and NVH is on par or lower than CX-5, you'll need to test it out to see if it's to your liking.

CX-5 is on the losing side in terms of boot size and cabin size. The rear seats fit comfortable for 2 person but a bit cramp for 3. On the other hand, the rear seats for CR-V is big enough for 4 person but you have to squeeze in a bit.

Gadget and tech wise I believe they are on par but only if you compare the highest spec of CX-5 which is the diesel variant against the CR-V TCP variant with Honda sensing.

If you do not mind battery type dashcam, you can give XiaoYi a try. Else you can go for Viofo A119 v2 as they are using capacitor instead of battery but it's more expensive.

Budget dual dashcam wise (rear + front) you could give Mini 0906 a try. Or you can do a 2 x any dashcam setup. A tier higher would be Viofo A129 duo.

I've checked with the SA and service center during my first 1k km services and they told me it's normal. But it's a flaw if you were to ask me since my cheap Myvi also don't produce such sound when I brake Not sure if there's anything we can do about it other than just live with it.

Stick with semi-syn oil for the first 1k km and perhaps will switch to fully syn oil for the next service.

Any reason why it is not suitable? Semi syn is good enough if you ask me but it's not the best. Same goes to RON 95 and RON97 dilemma.

It'll also depend on the driving condition, surrounding weather and etc. For cars that operate in high temperature than standard engines, I do believe fully synthetic oil helps.

I'll just use fully synthetic for a peace of mind.

Am using it and IMHO it has good video quality, fast and sleek. With the price less than 120, it is a bargain.

Only draw back is, mandarin supported only.

Bro, I thought the child seat suppose to be mounted at the rear passenger seat? Guess your kid preferred to have a front view?

From the pic, the seat is kinda bulky. Glad my kids doesn't required this anymore.

5W-40 viscosity too "think" for Skyactive... you will definitely hate it as it make the car feel sluggish when pick up...unfortunately SC only provide Shell Fully Synthetic for 5W-40 or 0W-30 (free for Diesel variants).... Top up RM1xx for 5W-40 or RM2xx for 0W-30 depend on 4L or 5L...

I only use once for 1 week w/ 5W-40 and complain HQ say why use this type of EO then SC refunded me back my money plus replace back to free oil of semi syn 5W-30.

This post has been edited by chuah_ph: Sep 3 2018, 11:02 AM

Hi Bro Duckies, do u know any Viofo authorized dealer in klang valley can provide installation service? thanks

Not sure bro. I would buy from Lazada and install it myself. Or you can buy from Lazada and ask the shops outside to install for you but they'll charge around 50 bucks.

It is mounted on the rear passenger seat, but at the center instead at the left or right rear seat.
On overseas CX-5 model, they have 3 positions for the rear tethers, i.e. left, center and right at the rear of the seats but on local CX-5, the rear tethers are only for left and right seats.

Ah I see. I don't like the 5w-40 as well. Don't they have 5w-30 fully synthetic?

Nope.. no Fully Synthetic 5W-30 for Bermas SC... some say dealer SC might have....
0W-30 not bad just pricey a bit....!!!

Don't think we can benefit from 0W-30 since our country's weather and temperature is hot

Ah, didn't notice that the tethers were available for left, right and center. Thanks for the heads up.

read the handbook.

mazda has never recommend 5W-40, or even 40.

Ah i see. Personally I don't use 5w-40 as well. Not sure why SC opt for this.

i wonder too.

bermaz SC quite no standard 1.

why?

1) Not all SC want to sell 0W-30 although we are willing to pay more.
2) Basically almost all SC speak slightly different words. For eg, a 6 months old new SC center (not Bermaz SC) told me they never heard of 5W-40, and Bermaz give them 0W-30 fully only, and then the 5W-30.
3) One of my KL friend shows that the SC he went do supply 5W-30 FULLY. yes FULLY, I'm shocked.
4) Bermaz SC that I went for the 1st time told me they wont give 0W-30 fully to petrol car.

Engine Oil only got so many different speaking. Well done bermaz and its team.

5) Some SC claimed they can give "Original Android Interface", "Power boot", and "Paddle Shift". Bermaz Approved they said.
6) etc etc

Thanks, i am not good in diy..

Only dealer SC provide fully synthetics 5W30....Bermas 1 tak ada eh...

normally which SC u guys go to? which is d best for scheduled maintenance services?