the captain seats nice

digital for sure is gone, but it looks garbage anyways with that clear outline right in the middle of the dash

but the captain seats is confirmed spec.

They dropped mazda 8 mpv and introduced this. Nice.. now im curious how much space is available for the 3rd row.

The diesel version is rumoured to be the 6 seat version and will carry a pricetag of more than RM200k.

Not sure what's the rationale for one of these.

Personally I don't think CX8 can do that.

The new Mazda3 and the upcoming new CX3 will out sell the CX8.

I am just curious if this is something that Mazda will follow suit in Malaysia, may be not almost up to bimmer's  pricing but 17-22% price up

Mazda 3 must be damn good to make Mazda asking such premium pricing from its predecessor.

The top specs AWD should surpass RM200k mark, being a diesel and > RM200k I think hard to get any buyer for that one.

Very curious why they do not want to launch a 2.5T AWD verion.  That one if price at around RM200k it should get good response.

Also no ACC, WTF !!

Bermaz, be a sport la....

Dare to challenge HQ and ask for region special, the CX8 2.5L Turbo. Then you see the volume picking up faster.

Since already in cx5, this one almost zero problem as the engine bay is 99% same.

Why :
1) diesel is not our market choice, sini petrol dominate 
2) any diesel suv, default look to korean, not easy to fight their value proposition, kia/hyundai play this space almost a decade earlier
3) no mainstream player (toyota/honda/nissan/proton) has a high powered turbocharged mid size suv (and because your cx9 siao expensive, people rather pay for q5/x1/x3/glc even though a smaller)
--> especially appealing to potential CRV customers that feels like the 1.5T is under powered (there will be some volume) but don't want to consider proton X70
4) skyactiv-D engine recommend euro5 diesel; although now more widespread, still not available everywhere. You are limiting your potential in certain areas.
5) your skyactiv-D have DPF, another added maintenance item, hence the requirement of higher quality diesel (related to item 4). Did you seriously educate your customers that bought diesel the quirks of DPF?
--> korean diesel engine no DPF, can hantam euro2 even in ulu areas, no need worry.

That's why 2.5T cx8 will sell better. Bermaz, i showed you the market gap, call me yumcha 

How long have you owned the diesel? What's the mileage now?

Heard that it's not as fuel economical if compared to the Beemer's diesel. True?

boss , I'm owner of 2.2d , together in club with 12 others all diesel.

zero issues

Yes, still new. Those that are driving in mostly start stop city urban could likely face issue earlier.
All skyactiv gearbox sama je....

Pandai pandai, latest at year 5, at least request drain and fill transmission fluid. Less than RM200 job. No such thing as lifetime, unless the lifetime is 5 year max, within those lease period of 3-4 years in western markets.

On the side note, a lot of more recent models opt for "sealed lifetime" style, not limited to mazda. So again, pandai pandai....
I read that before issue last year, hopefully the same one you're referring to. The details seemed to relate to engine oil dilution issue, causing sub optimal lubrication and ultimately failing some engines.

Diesel engines with DPF never meant for dense urban environment with lots of start stops, where the DPF can't reach optimal operating temperature. Optimal at long distance cruising. If no DPF, no need worry.

I'm not advocating to remove DPF, because it really works trapping alot of the soot/crap from diesel exhaust fumes. But really, understand how the system works and evaluate against own driving situation. For dense urban driving, please understand the risks, if not get regular petrol.

(ah well, in the near future will have PPF, petrol particulate filters, some new models of european marque already has them in their home markets....)

Hence, again, i stress, those with diesel dpf engines, always check your engine oil dipstick monthly. If reached top most max line, get your engine oil replaced. This is a must basic that i don't know whether bermaz educate their skyactiv diesel customer or not. Don't wait till got dashboard light or error message baru pergi check.

The only method for GDI carbon deposit is to physically clean it out, either brush or walnut shell blasting.

Pretty much all car make with GDI don't offer a physical solution other than you go outside workshop to do. Only VW, quite "pioneering" to offer walnut blasting as an official optional maintenance item in malaysia. Quite worth it for the price, their engine damn leceh to disassemble to reach the intake ports.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovati...b5ccc875a935a79

Mazda Australia will recall more than 35,000 versions of the Mazda 3, 6 and CX-5 over several issues that could cause engine failure in some circumstances.

All affected models were sold between 2012 and 2018 and are equipped with a diesel engine.
The problems stem from a build-up of carbon deposits and premature wear of certain engine components.

There are wide-ranging symptoms that can affect the vehicle’s performance which can increase the risk of an accident and injury to the driver and other road users.

Some of the issues include a gradual drop in power, multiple dashboard warning lights, increased braking distance, a stalled engine that fails to restart and smoke coming from the engine bay.

Y r we getting da 2.5l petrol engine ? All other country only gets the 2.2ldiesel turbo charged one. N they r styling way cheaper.  I mean which one is better?

apart from the insturment cluster...and possible gvc plus...what will be other notable difference?

I am really wondering how many of this will be on the road with that kind of pricing.

Price list is out.

so far anyone confirmed order? which spec majoirty taking