Im no sifu, but ill try to answer based on my exp driving FWD

First of all, to some people, SUV is synonymous with 4WD/AWD. Thus, they will opt for AWD when choosing SUV in any circumstances.

Then there is the issues on traction and power distribution considering this CX5 comes with high torque, especially when cornering and wet surface.

The main difference btwn FWD and AWD is that is has prop-shaft to the rear wheels giving better traction. The 420nm torque are distributed to all 4 wheels rather than only front 2 wheels.

Thus, some people complained of torque steer and wheel spin upon heavy acceleration, which u can hear from some reviewers in youtube.

Other than that, apart from RM10k different, some other things u need to know is that AWD consume slightly more diesel and cost higher to service as it has more moving parts.

These gives me concern for awhile, but after being driving mine since Sept last year, i did not experience any issue on the wheelspin and torque steer. Even my wife can just step on the pedal heavily right away when entering roundabout from stationary. Its all about controlling the car. Its doesnt takes too long for you to get use with the power. But of course, please be careful when you are driving on the wet surface.

Btw, mazda cx5 is using AWD system, not 4WD. Correct me if im wrong.

Hi , i am looking for 2.0 GLS, do you think Mazda having any additional promotion for Raya ?

wow 7k.. which branch?
the 1 i went just 5k

Hey guys need some opinion here.. I test drove the cx30 petrol high spec. It’s pretty good, handling also good, nvh low, but it doesn’t seat high like a proper suv and the space behind is cramp for me if I’m the passenger. Then I tried cx5 2.2d, not sure what’s wrong with it, I felt nervous driving it. Didn’t recall such feeling when driven 2.0 last time. Handling seems sub par, any idea why ? My wife seating behind told me that she felt uneasy, like going to get thrown off

True this. Took this to use as a daily as opposed to using a 3.8 as a daily. Turns out the 2.5T is as thirsty. Never reached 400 per tank before. Ron 95/97/shell/bhp etc. out the frying pan and into the fire for me.

If frugality is what you’re looking for, avoid this pls.

Thanks for your feedbacks.

When you mean 1 full tank do you mean 56 litres or in between each visit to the petrol station where you may only fill up say between 40 to 45 litres

JPJ is not closed.  It's your SA or Bermaz who is closed.  My car's reg & road tax was done on 18/3 and delivered same day.

already paid the car in full .. but due to the MRO, SA said unable to register the car ... can we get refund while waiting for this MRO to finish ???

my car mileage going to clock 30k soon, any member in Penang could recommend:
1) good workshop to change ATF?
2) Black rooftop wrapping? 

many thanks!

As long as Mazda not aware, warranty is not an issue.

Guys
Any recommendation for shades for CX5?
The tinting that comes with the car sucks.
Will the shades be effective to reduce the heat in our hot weather?

Congrats bro! Which variant you took?

on top of Skytint?  don't feel wasted ah

btw are you going to do coating and PPF too?

there you go the 1,900 mandatory skytint 

whole car might expensive, I'm still survey on it as well 

Enjoy your car. Do report back on your 2.5T's fuel consumption. Mine was unsurprisingly.......high! 😄

What is the interest rate are you getting for your loan?