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post Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM, updated 1h ago

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Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda

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post Dec 7 2025, 11:00 PM

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1.5 NA
2.0 NA

Oh god please no
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(samjet @ Dec 7 2025, 11:00 PM)
1.5 NA
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Oh god please no
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Hari2 top speed and see HP je u go buy saga mc3 jela
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:03 PM

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kirik krokk krik krokk baru tahu
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:04 PM

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QUOTE(guest54321 @ Dec 7 2025, 11:03 PM)
kirik krokk krik krokk baru tahu
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Chibais
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:08 PM

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So buy already?
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:08 PM

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But 120k vs what u get is a lot of top up
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QUOTE(guest54321 @ Dec 7 2025, 11:03 PM)
kirik krokk krik krokk baru tahu
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That’s Masuda signature noise.
If u aint gettin it means u got fake masuda
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:22 PM

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Mazda's notorious lower arm bushing noise was it fixed on current generation?
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:32 PM

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QUOTE(ry8128 @ Dec 7 2025, 11:08 PM)
So buy already?
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Not yet, continue test drive others first
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 11:32 PM)
Not yet, continue test drive others first
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What other models in your sight?
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:45 PM

 
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QUOTE(guest54321 @ Dec 7 2025, 11:03 PM)
kirik krokk krik krokk baru tahu
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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Dec 7 2025, 11:08 PM)
That’s Masuda signature noise.
If u aint gettin it means u got fake masuda
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haha from the brake pads yea?
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(ry8128 @ Dec 7 2025, 11:43 PM)
What other models in your sight?
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For now I'm thinking civic only. Just to feel how different it drives
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 11:45 PM)
For now I'm thinking civic only. Just to feel how different it drives
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HOw much diff? whats the diff?
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(taitianhin @ Dec 7 2025, 11:50 PM)
HOw much diff? whats the diff?
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How I know , Belum test drive also lol
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post Dec 7 2025, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 11:51 PM)
How I know , Belum test drive also lol
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Civic banyak diskaun skrg

See can get RM25 - RM30k mou
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post Dec 8 2025, 01:44 AM

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post Dec 8 2025, 07:47 AM

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For the C segment, I would say civic gives the best drive, feel, space and power. Maintenance should be altis, but a boring car. As for mazda 3, the cabin is a bit cramped although the drive is less powerful, handling on par but quieter than civic. All those are subjective, depending on what is your priority.
Over the course of 5 years, Mazda will be the cheapest to maintain, with lower monthly payment and free 5 years of service. Altis and Civic will be higher and both will be about the same cost.
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post Dec 8 2025, 07:50 AM

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Just another Npc traffic who cares
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post Dec 8 2025, 07:59 AM

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Don't later in the end, settled for the new saga, know? We're all pinning high hopes on you to boost the economy..
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post Dec 8 2025, 07:59 AM

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QUOTE(JustForCheonging @ Dec 7 2025, 11:52 PM)
Civic banyak diskaun skrg

See can get RM25 - RM30k mou
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WRV?
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post Dec 8 2025, 08:06 AM

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come with 5 years free services, ofcos mazda good.
but interior space kecik.. that's what hold me so long in decision to change mazda
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QUOTE(JustForCheonging @ Dec 7 2025, 11:52 PM)
Civic banyak diskaun skrg

See can get RM25 - RM30k mou
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steering rack problem still exists, mestila discount banyak laugh.gif laugh.gif
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biler traffic jam sebab banyak kereta.....kapcai masih menang sampai awal.....

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QUOTE(rtk73 @ Dec 8 2025, 08:59 AM)
WRV?
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WRV interior still look like 10 years ago Honda Jazz kah?
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QUOTE(30624770 @ Dec 8 2025, 08:14 AM)
WRV interior still look like 10 years ago Honda Jazz kah?
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Yup
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post Dec 8 2025, 08:41 AM

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Eeeeeee
1.5 NA.
Baik beli saga
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post Dec 8 2025, 08:44 AM

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QUOTE(tampinmy @ Dec 8 2025, 07:47 AM)
For the C segment, I would say civic gives the best drive, feel, space and power. Maintenance should be altis, but a boring car. As for mazda 3, the cabin is a bit cramped although the drive is less powerful, handling on par but quieter than civic. All those are subjective, depending on what is your priority.
Over the course of 5 years, Mazda will be the cheapest to maintain, with lower monthly payment and free 5 years of service. Altis and Civic will be higher and both will be about the same cost.
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xmm like civic or mazda better?
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post Dec 8 2025, 08:45 AM

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buy 3 saga consecutively u got 15 years warranty worry free for car problem

edit: with the RV, u can get another 2 saga for free, so total 25 years car warranty

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post Dec 8 2025, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(mafioso @ Dec 7 2025, 11:45 PM)
haha from the brake pads yea?
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QUOTE(xPrototype @ Dec 8 2025, 08:44 AM)
xmm like civic or mazda better?
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My son chose the civic biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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my matsuda 11years still amooth drive, relunctant to get rid of it
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last breed of 6AT out there..if u appreciate this go for mazda
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mazda looks cheap to maintain, but after 6 years, the story will be quite different lol....

Older Toyota/Honda parts are often cheaper and easier to find compare to Mazda and Bermaz.
Also the NA engine and gearbox are quite reliable provided you stick to the service intervals with the thin oil and dont cook the engine oil

and you dont mind the lack of zoom zoom with the the underpowered engines spcs.
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Mazda apa takut. QV-E pun dare to fail you.

Apa lagi boleh takut.
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QUOTE(JustForCheonging @ Dec 7 2025, 11:52 PM)
Civic banyak diskaun skrg

See can get RM25 - RM30k mou
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sure or not can get 25-30k discount?
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post Dec 8 2025, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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How is the visibility at the back when seen using the rearview mirror?
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post Dec 8 2025, 09:27 AM

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mazda 3 macam selling for RM120k, different budget liao
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post Dec 8 2025, 09:28 AM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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Get s70 cheaper n roomier
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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ppl already moved on to EV, you just test drive mazda 3 rclxub.gif
go test drive EV then you know what real smooth acceleration feels like.
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QUOTE(xPrototype @ Dec 8 2025, 08:44 AM)
xmm like civic or mazda better?
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civic for lalamui, mazda3 hatchback for banana-mui
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post Dec 8 2025, 10:00 AM

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What’s the feeling of driving 1.4 Tonne car with 1.5l engine? Okay ah?
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QUOTE(Silfer @ Dec 8 2025, 09:38 AM)
civic for lalamui, mazda3 hatchback for banana-mui
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what about chery? i saw a lot of chery cars on the road
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QUOTE(junsheng @ Dec 8 2025, 10:04 AM)
what about chery? i saw a lot of chery cars on the road
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for local uni ccp moi. if that fail, awek jer. awek is the gold standard of "if you got rizz, they on". coupled with their horniness.
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QUOTE(xPrototype @ Dec 8 2025, 08:44 AM)
xmm like civic or mazda better?
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Xmm is bmw or benz.
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post Dec 8 2025, 10:47 AM

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civic la
around same price after rebate

driving mazda 1.5 is even slower than myvi
Civic can chiong for both the car and awek
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New Proton x50 2025 can smoke matsuda anytime..
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QUOTE(homicidal85 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:37 AM)
ppl already moved on to EV, you just test drive mazda 3  rclxub.gif
go test drive EV then you know what real smooth acceleration feels like.
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people move on then move on la lol

QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 10:00 AM)
What’s the feeling of driving 1.4 Tonne car with 1.5l engine? Okay ah?
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the transmission, chassis, NVH, suspension made up for the 1.5l. Got 1 thing i noticed is that when slow down at junction then you wanna accelerate to merge into lane, it's definitely abit slow / sluggish.

Need to try again and see what happens if i press pedal more

QUOTE(Kelefeh @ Dec 8 2025, 10:47 AM)
civic la
around same price after rebate

driving mazda 1.5 is even slower than myvi
Civic can chiong for both the car and awek
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the most important thing is i also not looking for speed blush.gif

QUOTE(wcnew @ Dec 8 2025, 11:11 AM)
New Proton x50 2025 can smoke matsuda anytime..
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ok bagus sila smoke

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QUOTE(noien @ Dec 7 2025, 11:08 PM)
But 120k vs what u get is a lot of top up
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120k can get Civic oledi
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 11:25 AM)
people move on then move on la lol
the transmission, chassis, NVH, suspension made up for the 1.5l. Got 1 thing i noticed is that when slow down at junction then you wanna accelerate to merge into lane, it's definitely abit slow / sluggish.

Need to try again and see what happens if i press pedal more
the most important thing is i also not looking for speed  blush.gif
ok bagus sila smoke
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get MX5 la.....
recon MX5 selling for same price if you want stylo....


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post Dec 8 2025, 11:39 AM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 11:25 AM)
people move on then move on la lol
the transmission, chassis, NVH, suspension made up for the 1.5l. Got 1 thing i noticed is that when slow down at junction then you wanna accelerate to merge into lane, it's definitely abit slow / sluggish.

Need to try again and see what happens if i press pedal more
the most important thing is i also not looking for speed  blush.gif
ok bagus sila smoke
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then go for mazda 1.5 la

those looking for no speed one can chiong thumbsup.gif
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QUOTE(Porkycorgi5588 @ Dec 8 2025, 11:38 AM)
get MX5 la.....
recon MX5 selling for same price if you want stylo....
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that one super not practical already, i still need boot space / back seat to put groceries etc (not much cos only 2 humans in the car)
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QUOTE(JustForCheonging @ Dec 7 2025, 11:52 PM)
Civic banyak diskaun skrg

See can get RM25 - RM30k mou
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Deheck? Which dealer can gv rm25k-rm30k. Tell me now, i go booking.
I get only like their rm12k promo + rm3.5k for civic.
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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Dey

Harga almost double

Lu mau kena whack?
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 11:25 AM)
people move on then move on la lol
the transmission, chassis, NVH, suspension made up for the 1.5l. Got 1 thing i noticed is that when slow down at junction then you wanna accelerate to merge into lane, it's definitely abit slow / sluggish.

Need to try again and see what happens if i press pedal more
the most important thing is i also not looking for speed  blush.gif
ok bagus sila smoke
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The transmission learns your driving pattern also overtime, this can be reset with a few simple steps.

Then there is also a kickdown switch if you step hard enough until the end, that will auto downshift your gear and it will also rev to the highest rpm. Best feeling ever whenever downshift and it pulls.
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QUOTE(MegaCanonF @ Dec 8 2025, 11:50 AM)
Dey

Harga almost double

Lu mau kena whack?
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#asalkanbukantoyolta
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QUOTE(xPrototype @ Dec 8 2025, 08:44 AM)
xmm like civic or mazda better?
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Civic can get both xmm n aweks
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Buying cars in Msia is like that one la, owes kena shortchange potong stim here n there one, coz we r 3rd world cuntry. Heck even Thailand and Indo got better spec than us now.

Want quality? Can but bermaz Vincent Tan price it so exorbitant, it doesn't really stand out.

But want peace of mind, buy already, don't compare price, don't think about how much u spent, otherwise u will be miserable

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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 10:00 AM)
What’s the feeling of driving 1.4 Tonne car with 1.5l engine? Okay ah?
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I've driven a different conti car with similar kerb weight, 6AT but weaker 1.6A engine (less hp, less torque than this Mazda 1.5 A). No problem going up Cameron H and GH. The 6AT gearbox really makes up for the lack of power.
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 8 2025, 01:33 PM)
I've driven a different conti car with similar kerb weight, 6AT but weaker 1.6A engine (less hp, less torque than this Mazda 1.5 A). No problem going up Cameron H and GH. The 6AT gearbox really makes up for the lack of power.
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Finally someone who drove before and understands Vs keyboard warrior with their AXIA ramah
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 8 2025, 01:33 PM)
I've driven a different conti car with similar kerb weight, 6AT but weaker 1.6A engine (less hp, less torque than this Mazda 1.5 A). No problem going up Cameron H and GH. The 6AT gearbox really makes up for the lack of power.
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Alone? Or full passenger?
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 01:40 PM)
Finally someone who drove before and understands Vs keyboard warrior with their AXIA ramah
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My daily drive is actually a Mazda with 1.5l engine and 1.1 Tonne kerb weight. Just enough for myself, but feel a bit sluggish when carrying my family especially when climbing the hilly part of Shah Ale. But then since it is our city car, sluggishness doesn’t really matter much.

But if I were to spend 120k on car, I wouldn’t be just a city car, but rather long distance car for family. I wonder if it is adequate or should I be expecting a drive like older gen of 2.0 CRV where I need to stand up to press the pedal going around karak highway sweat.gif

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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 01:51 PM)
My daily drive is actually a Mazda with 1.5l engine and 1.1 Tonne kerb weight. Just enough for myself, but feel a bit sluggish when carrying my family especially when climbing the hilly part of Shah Ale. But then since it is our city car, sluggishness doesn’t really matter much.

But if I were to spend 120k on car, I wouldn’t be just a city car, but rather long distance car for family. I wonder if it is adequate or should I be expecting a drive like older gen of 2.0 CRV where I need to stand up to press the pedal going around karak highway sweat.gif
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 01:56 PM)
u need carry family means tak ngam already, come sell me your car  console.gif
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It’s my daily drive, not my “family” car. Have another car for that purpose.

That’s why I ask if 1.5l Mazda 3 is enough for family. Might not be used for long distance traveling, but it is enough for short family trip like going to genting?
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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 01:40 PM)
Alone? Or full passenger?
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Mostly 2 person.

Of course, power is very subjective.

I'm also seriously considering this Mazda 3...but at the same time I want to try owning EV. Hence the dilemma. I don't like having 2 cars, so it's a tough decision.
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 8 2025, 02:23 PM)
Mostly 2 person.

Of course, power is very subjective.

I'm also seriously considering this Mazda 3...but at the same time I want to try owning EV. Hence the dilemma. I don't like having 2 cars, so it's a tough decision.
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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 02:01 PM)
It’s my daily drive, not my “family” car. Have another car for that purpose.

That’s why I ask if 1.5l Mazda 3 is enough for family. Might not be used for long distance traveling, but it is enough for short family trip like going to genting?
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rear cabin space is really pathetic

but buying this Mazda 3 BP 1.5L is for the hanlding, looks, and premium build quality; and mostly importantly the nice 6AT gb.

for town driving, it is really more than enough

for family carrier, not really...

day trip is fine but rear cabin is really cramped.
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Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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Deheck? Which dealer can gv rm25k-rm30k. Tell me now, i go booking.
I get only like their rm12k promo + rm3.5k for civic.
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Unless u living landed, dont do it man. Just dont, trust me, i was an angineer
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I tried sitting inside the mazda 3 liftback in the showroom and i noticed the cabin oozes with premium feeling high quality vibe and felt the sitting driving position great.

Then i moved towards the backseat with my adjusted driving sitting position on the front and i felt the back adequate even though doesn't looks like it from the outside.

Surprisingly the older gen m3 felt more cramped than this latest model.

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QUOTE(dman @ Dec 8 2025, 05:26 PM)
I tried sitting inside the mazda 3 liftback in the showroom and i noticed the cabin oozes with premium feeling high quality vibe and felt the sitting driving position great.

Then i moved towards the backseat with my adjusted driving sitting position on the front and i felt the back adequate even though doesn't looks like it from the outside.

Surprisingly the older gen m3 felt more cramped than this latest model.

Sekian atas laporan setelah raba-raba m3.
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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Buying overpriced shit for what...
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Buying overpriced shit for what...
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means u not target audience, move on n go proton showroom book ur mc3 since it's the best value for money
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means u not target audience, move on n go proton showroom book ur mc3 since it's the best value for money
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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 01:51 PM)
My daily drive is actually a Mazda with 1.5l engine and 1.1 Tonne kerb weight. Just enough for myself, but feel a bit sluggish when carrying my family especially when climbing the hilly part of Shah Ale. But then since it is our city car, sluggishness doesn’t really matter much.

But if I were to spend 120k on car, I wouldn’t be just a city car, but rather long distance car for family. I wonder if it is adequate or should I be expecting a drive like older gen of 2.0 CRV where I need to stand up to press the pedal going around karak highway sweat.gif
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QUOTE(dman @ Dec 8 2025, 05:26 PM)
I tried sitting inside the mazda 3 liftback in the showroom and i noticed the cabin oozes with premium feeling high quality vibe and felt the sitting driving position great.

Then i moved towards the backseat with my adjusted driving sitting position on the front and i felt the back adequate even though doesn't looks like it from the outside.

Surprisingly the older gen m3 felt more cramped than this latest model.

Sekian atas laporan setelah raba-raba m3.
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 11:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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QUOTE(max_cavalera @ Dec 8 2025, 07:42 PM)
Dont tell me ur blowing so much money for a torsion beam car ohmy.gif
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QUOTE(homicidal85 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:37 AM)
ppl already moved on to EV, you just test drive mazda 3  rclxub.gif
go test drive EV then you know what real smooth acceleration feels like.
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QUOTE(Balanced @ Dec 8 2025, 11:48 AM)
Deheck? Which dealer can gv rm25k-rm30k. Tell me now, i go booking.
I get only like their rm12k promo + rm3.5k for civic.
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if want hassle free car still toyota?
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if want hassle free car still toyota?
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Unless u living landed, dont do it man. Just dont, trust me, i was an angineer
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 08:51 PM)
SAY NO TO TOYOLTA CHIBAIII
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 07:51 PM)
SAY NO TO TOYOLTA CHIBAIII
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 8 2025, 02:23 PM)
Mostly 2 person.

Of course, power is very subjective.

I'm also seriously considering this Mazda 3...but at the same time I want to try owning EV. Hence the dilemma. I don't like having 2 cars, so it's a tough decision.
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For 2 person Mazda3 is fine. If you ask me, even the cx30 is also for 2 person. The real cabin is only for kiddo.

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QUOTE(Balanced @ Dec 8 2025, 11:48 AM)
Deheck? Which dealer can gv rm25k-rm30k. Tell me now, i go booking.
I get only like their rm12k promo + rm3.5k for civic.
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Get mentally & physically prepared to keep visiting SC for the racks n the suspension noise issues ya.FE 2nd hand market plenty n damn low price now also
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 8 2025, 02:23 PM)
Mostly 2 person.

Of course, power is very subjective.

I'm also seriously considering this Mazda 3...but at the same time I want to try owning EV. Hence the dilemma. I don't like having 2 cars, so it's a tough decision.
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QUOTE(ry8128 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:11 PM)
U considering which ev?
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QUOTE(TheEvilMan @ Dec 8 2025, 01:49 AM)
my matsuda 11years still amooth drive, relunctant to get rid of it
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Me too, I am using a BM generation Mazda 3 year 2014 CBU Japan until now. Damn reliable. Yes, lower arm famous laa when rained / wet. Krik krok krik krok...
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QUOTE(kslee79 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:17 PM)
Me too, I am using a BM generation Mazda 3 year 2014 CBU Japan until now. Damn reliable. Yes, lower arm famous laa when rained / wet. Krik krok krik krok...
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QUOTE(kslee79 @ Dec 8 2025, 10:17 PM)
Me too, I am using a BM generation Mazda 3 year 2014 CBU Japan until now. Damn reliable. Yes, lower arm famous laa when rained / wet. Krik krok krik krok...
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QUOTE(kslee79 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:17 PM)
Me too, I am using a BM generation Mazda 3 year 2014 CBU Japan until now. Damn reliable. Yes, lower arm famous laa when rained / wet. Krik krok krik krok...
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Change lower arm also no use ?

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Dec 8 2025, 08:29 PM)
For 2 person Mazda3 is fine. If you ask me, even the cx30 is also for 2 person. The real cabin is only for kiddo.
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CX30 and Mazda 3 is basically the same car, with difference in ground clearance. Of course the cabin size is the same.

I use CX-30 as family car though and have no problem with cabin size because me and my wife are “space efficient”. The perks of being small.
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QUOTE(DM3 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:05 PM)
Get mentally & physically prepared to keep visiting SC for the racks n the suspension noise issues ya.FE 2nd hand market plenty n damn low price now also
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Toyolta fanboy emo

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TS update sikit when you bought one. Ayam surveying also for C Segment. Planning to wait and see what the new Toyolta Altis offers next year.
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QUOTE(Tomokitsu @ Dec 8 2025, 11:56 PM)
TS update sikit when you bought one. Ayam surveying also for C Segment. Planning to wait and see what the new Toyolta Altis offers next year.
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Just received mine last week. Very onz, upgraded from my City (2016)  rclxm9.gif .
The interior is burgundy (Seat and dashboard) but heard that this interior could be limited that the next 2 batches are going to be in black interior as they made this batch special all. Heard only
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 8 2025, 10:42 PM)
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I cant stand with the noise feature. Upgrade to volvo ev instead. Smooth af
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There's a Mazda specialist in PJ by the name Pawawerks and they claimed they managed to solve the noise problem by switching to CX-5 lower arm (I haven't try yet).
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 8 2025, 01:33 PM)
I've driven a different conti car with similar kerb weight, 6AT but weaker 1.6A engine (less hp, less torque than this Mazda 1.5 A). No problem going up Cameron H and GH. The 6AT gearbox really makes up for the lack of power.
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Its underpower, not meaning its no power at all. Viva 660cc manual also proven can climb up Genting till end, doesn't mean its no power. And owner had to use Gear 1 most of time at full throttle.

When the engine is lacking power, doesn't matter 4 vs 5 vs 6 gearbox wont do much favour.
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In Malaysia, these 2 brands is deity. And when racist in car. They are worst than normal racing.
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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 8 2025, 09:32 PM)
CX30 and Mazda 3 is basically the same car, with difference in ground clearance. Of course the cabin size is the same.

I use CX-30 as family car though and have no problem with cabin size because me and my wife are “space efficient”. The perks of being small.
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Just picked up the 1.5 M3 few weeks back, it does feel lacking in terms of power to weight ratio, but the 6AT, exterior, interior design and handling does make up for it. Day to day usage 120k for a fully Japanese CBU car I think there are not much to complain about.

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2025, 06:43 AM)
Its underpower, not meaning its no power at all. Viva 660cc manual also proven can climb up Genting till end, doesn't mean its no power. And owner had to use Gear 1 most of time at full throttle.

When the engine is lacking power, doesn't matter 4 vs 5 vs 6 gearbox wont do much favour.
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When I wrote no problem going up gh, I wascomparing to typical 1.5/1.6L jepunis car. The 6AT car performed better than a lighter jepunis 1.6L 5MT car or the wira 1.5M due to close gear ratios of 6AT.

If course, it was all measured using butt dyno.


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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 9 2025, 08:54 AM)
When I wrote no problem going up gh, I wascomparing to typical 1.5/1.6L jepunis car. The 6AT car performed better than a lighter jepunis 1.6L 5MT car or the wira 1.5M due to close gear ratios of 6AT.

If course, it was all measured using butt dyno.
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QUOTE(more2teayap @ Dec 9 2025, 08:45 AM)
Just picked up the 1.5 M3 few weeks back, it does feel lacking in terms of power to weight ratio, but the 6AT, exterior, interior design and handling does make up for it. Day to day usage 120k for a fully Japanese CBU car I think there are not much to complain about.
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I really like the design and interior but put off by the proton saga power.
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QUOTE(dzire8089 @ Dec 9 2025, 10:07 AM)
I really like the design and interior but put off by the proton saga power.
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go test drive both and if you're able to experience what i did then you will look beyond just power output. but after test drive and you still feel mc3 bestest, means your are not target audience for m3 liao
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QUOTE(kslee79 @ Dec 9 2025, 06:13 AM)
There's a Mazda specialist in PJ by the name Pawawerks and they claimed they managed to solve the noise problem by switching to CX-5 lower arm (I haven't try yet).
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I really like the design and interior but put off by the proton saga power.
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QUOTE(sexysarah1992 @ Dec 9 2025, 10:30 AM)
When it comes to Japanese cars, never ever judge it from the paper specs. Jap cars always low output on paper, but in real life driving it always overdelivers.
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How low output on paper end up over deliver?
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 11:48 AM)
go test drive and remember the feeling like gear shifting , acceleration, going over humps , seating position, etc etc. not everything is just horsepower
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Had CX5 2.0 family car year 2020, so accustomed to Mazda engine, GB feedback from the 6 gear auto etc. For me it ok-ok at city drive, but heading Karak highway, it rev like mad cz from SUV size body, 2.0 power just nothing to shine about hence need to constantly hitting 5k rpm above.

Lack of Valve lift tech from the engine (they compensate that with higher compression) wont make it different engine sound hitting higher rpm like other car with it. So from me owning another car with 2.4L NA and 1.8T, i summarize the CX5 2.0 as underpower.

Not sure why 1.5L from Sedan will give a different feedback. If u buy the car, on any issues, best to send to Glenmarie Mazda Body and paint SC, claimed the car's steering clock spring and rear both tyre bearing. Most owner will sure kene the lower arm nyek2 sound

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2025, 11:57 AM)
Had CX5 2.0 family car year 2020, so accustomed to Mazda engine, GB feedback from the 6 gear auto etc. For me it ok-ok at city drive, but heading Karak highway, it rev like mad cz from SUV size body, 2.0 power just nothing to shine about hence need to constantly hitting 5k rpm above.

Lack of Valve lift tech from the engine (they compensate that with higher compression) wont make it different engine sound hitting higher rpm like other car with it. So from me owning another car with 2.4L NA and 1.8T, i summarize the CX5 2.0 as underpower.

Not sure why 1.5L from Sedan will give a different feedback. If u buy the car, on any issues, best to send to Glenmarie Mazda Body and paint SC, claimed the car's steering clock spring and rear both tyre bearing. Most owner will sure kene the lower arm nyek2 sound
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2025, 11:57 AM)
Had CX5 2.0 family car year 2020, so accustomed to Mazda engine, GB feedback from the 6 gear auto etc. For me it ok-ok at city drive, but heading Karak highway, it rev like mad cz from SUV size body, 2.0 power just nothing to shine about hence need to constantly hitting 5k rpm above.

Lack of Valve lift tech from the engine (they compensate that with higher compression) wont make it different engine sound hitting higher rpm like other car with it. So from me owning another car with 2.4L NA and 1.8T, i summarize the CX5 2.0 as underpower.

Not sure why 1.5L from Sedan will give a different feedback. If u buy the car, on any issues, best to send to Glenmarie Mazda Body and paint SC, claimed the car's steering clock spring and rear both tyre bearing. Most owner will sure kene the lower arm nyek2 sound
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CX-5 must be 2.5 and above to be comfortable with full load. Similarly Mazda 3 must be 2.0 and above, single driver with minimal cargo would be okay with 1.5.

1.5l is only okay with b-seg size, which is Mazda 2.

I think their target market for this model is single driver who wanted stylish car, not family man.
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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Dec 9 2025, 12:29 PM)
I think their target market for this model is single driver who wanted stylish car, not family man.
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2025, 12:57 PM)
Had CX5 2.0 family car year 2020, so accustomed to Mazda engine, GB feedback from the 6 gear auto etc. For me it ok-ok at city drive, but heading Karak highway, it rev like mad cz from SUV size body, 2.0 power just nothing to shine about hence need to constantly hitting 5k rpm above.

Lack of Valve lift tech from the engine (they compensate that with higher compression) wont make it different engine sound hitting higher rpm like other car with it. So from me owning another car with 2.4L NA and 1.8T, i summarize the CX5 2.0 as underpower.

Not sure why 1.5L from Sedan will give a different feedback. If u buy the car, on any issues, best to send to Glenmarie Mazda Body and paint SC, claimed the car's steering clock spring and rear both tyre bearing. Most owner will sure kene the lower arm nyek2 sound
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 12:11 PM)
the lower arm sound u mentioned , after claim then fixed? what's the issue u know ?
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Dec 9 2025, 12:30 PM)
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Unfortunately both of these engine suffered from reliability concern. Best is the 2.5NA.

2.2D - google Mazda diesel blown head gasket
2.5T - forgot the details, but thats why the engine died prematurely and not use on any new mazda model

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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 9 2025, 08:54 AM)
When I wrote no problem going up gh, I wascomparing to typical 1.5/1.6L jepunis car. The 6AT car performed better than a lighter jepunis 1.6L 5MT car or the wira 1.5M due to close gear ratios of 6AT.

If course, it was all measured using butt dyno.
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wira punya old 4G15 only produce 90~92 hp while newer 1.5 engine like in vios/city/mazda all produce in the region of 105~115 hp
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QUOTE(Virlution @ Dec 9 2025, 01:11 PM)
wira punya old 4G15 only produce 90~92 hp while newer 1.5 engine like in vios/city/mazda all produce in the region of 105~115 hp
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My previous 1.6A 6AT conti only produced 102hp iirc, 14+Nm or torque, but with kerb weight of 13++kg. This Mazda 3 has higher hp and torque with equal kerb weight, so it should be alright.

It won't win any drag race but it's pretty sufficient for my daily driving including highway runs. After all, my butt dyno has not been spoiled by powerful cars.

If I buy this car, it will likely be my last ICE car, so its longevity and fun factor have to be high. Admittedly, more power would be nice to fully enjoy the ride/handling but 2.0L Mazda 3 is way overpriced imo. So gotta compromise.

Ayam not ruling out Civic 1.5T yet.
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2025, 01:09 PM)
Change that parts under warranty at SC, iirc keep on happening after some interval, maybe once a year need to send for claim for the past 5 years
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wtf lol epic , do u know if aftermarket parts also will produce same sound ?
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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 9 2025, 01:25 PM)
My previous 1.6A 6AT conti only produced 102hp iirc, 14+Nm or torque, but with kerb weight of 13++kg. This Mazda 3 has higher hp and torque with equal kerb weight, so it should be alright.

It won't win any drag race but it's pretty sufficient for my daily driving including highway runs. After all, my butt dyno has not been spoiled by powerful cars.

If I buy this car, it will likely be my last ICE car, so its longevity and fun factor have to be high. Admittedly, more power would be nice to fully enjoy the ride/handling but 2.0L Mazda 3 is way overpriced imo. So gotta compromise.

Ayam not ruling out Civic 1.5T yet.
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 09:40 AM)
Got any weird noise? Specifically during or after heavy rain n passing humps
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CX-5 most common issues is the lower arm bush that will happen every few years...I sudah replace like twice in 7 years time.

Another one is the side mirror..always got 1 side cannot fold de.

Other than that it's a very solid car. Don't know about other Mazda models.

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QUOTE(Duckies @ Dec 9 2025, 03:42 PM)
CX-5 most common issues is the lower arm bush that will happen every few years...I sudah replace like twice in 7 years time.

Another one is the side mirror..always got 1 side cannot fold de.

Other than that it's a very solid car. Don't know about other Mazda models.
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the lower arm bush what issue, crack / noise? only happens during rain or everytime
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 03:46 PM)
the lower arm bush what issue, crack / noise? only happens during rain or everytime
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One of the rubber bushing in the lower arm kaput..so need to tukar. You will hear sound when u go over bump. Technically can still drive la and but not syok when keep hearing noise.
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bermaz pandai. since 2019 nobody gives a f on the mazda 3 because its expensive ..

so bring in 1.5, boom..
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 04:46 PM)
the lower arm bush what issue, crack / noise? only happens during rain or everytime
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Tesla Model 3 2023 RWD std range rm120k+ je pun ts…

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Tesla Model 3 2023 RWD std range rm120k+ je pun ts…
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 04:01 PM)
Ayam want listen n feel engine noise vibration
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QUOTE(squareballs @ Dec 9 2025, 03:53 PM)
bermaz pandai. since 2019 nobody gives a f on the mazda 3 because its expensive ..

so bring in 1.5, boom..
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City 95K Vios 99K Mazda 120K. top up sikit civic or toyota cross
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depends on what u want.
what mazda did really well since last time was a very nice, comfortable, intuitive interior.
i hav a friend last time, question me why buy mazda when the same price range, can buy civic, more omph.
1 day, he need to borrow my car. he come bck telling me he finally gets it.

mazda interior is more premium & solid feel compared to the car price of same range.
ie, u go sit in the new mazda 3, it feels like u're sitting in at least a 300k car interior.
the experience & build of interior is on par wit the likes of BMW, merc, which all these are more expensive car.

when young, i want power, i want smoke all the other cars on the road. i dont mind sacrificing comfort.
but then i realized, 99% of the time drive in soft/comfort/eco mode je.
in the end, i want comfort, & handling.

oh ya, & for bonus, mazda skyactive engine ie reaaaaaallllllllly fuel efficient.
i often hear friends & families bragged about their car doing 600km on a single tank, while i quietly hit 800+km.
& surprisingly, for official SC service, it's actually cheaper than toyota, honda, even proton.
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 9 2025, 04:29 PM)
depends on what u want.
what mazda did really well since last time was a very nice, comfortable, intuitive interior.
i hav a friend last time, question me why buy mazda when the same price range, can buy civic, more omph.
1 day, he need to borrow my car. he come bck telling me he finally gets it.

mazda interior is more premium & solid feel compared to the car price of same range.
ie, u go sit in the new mazda 3, it feels like u're sitting in at least a 300k car interior.
the experience & build of interior is on par wit the likes of BMW, merc, which all these are more expensive car.

when young, i want power, i want smoke all the other cars on the road. i dont mind sacrificing comfort.
but then i realized, 99% of the time drive in soft/comfort/eco mode je.
in the end, i want comfort, & handling.

oh ya, & for bonus, mazda skyactive engine ie reaaaaaallllllllly fuel efficient.
i often hear friends & families bragged about their car doing 600km on a single tank, while i quietly hit 800+km.
& surprisingly, for official SC service, it's actually cheaper than toyota, honda, even proton.
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The lag/jerkiness that occur during low speed is very annoying!! Mazda doesn’t admit this flaw and keep bringing up various nonsense reasons. Fk. For such price and u get that kind of jerkiness which they don’t take action on it !
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 9 2025, 11:57 AM)
Had CX5 2.0 family car year 2020, so accustomed to Mazda engine, GB feedback from the 6 gear auto etc. For me it ok-ok at city drive, but heading Karak highway, it rev like mad cz from SUV size body, 2.0 power just nothing to shine about hence need to constantly hitting 5k rpm above.

Lack of Valve lift tech from the engine (they compensate that with higher compression) wont make it different engine sound hitting higher rpm like other car with it. So from me owning another car with 2.4L NA and 1.8T, i summarize the CX5 2.0 as underpower.

Not sure why 1.5L from Sedan will give a different feedback. If u buy the car, on any issues, best to send to Glenmarie Mazda Body and paint SC, claimed the car's steering clock spring and rear both tyre bearing. Most owner will sure kene the lower arm nyek2 sound
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Damn it haha, civic steering rack issue, m3 nyek nyek sound and less power..just like trying to pick which poison you prefer if for Segment C around same price range sweat.gif
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QUOTE(MasBoleh! @ Dec 9 2025, 04:46 PM)
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The lag/jerkiness that occur during low speed is very annoying!! Mazda doesn’t admit this flaw and keep bringing up various nonsense reasons. Fk. For such price and u get that kind of jerkiness which they don’t take action on it !
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so far my 6 speed gearbox no jerk, still smooth, 7 years old this month.
no change transmission oil before.

so far throughout the ownership, no major issue.
- instrument dashboard speedometer rosak, replaced under warranty.
- front sway bar link wear out. this 1 a bit frus dealing with SC as they failed to diagnose couple of times, & keep delay me repair quotation.
in the end i decided not to wait & change at outside workshop, RM100 settle in 20 minutes, including parts.

overall:
- interior definitely more well built, nicer looking than same price range cars.
- acceleration not as good as honda city for example
- but it does handles better, much more stable & comfortable around the bend.

civic might race past me in the higway straight line, but comes the next bend, civic kecut slow down while i still confidently take the corner at high speed.
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 9 2025, 04:29 PM)
depends on what u want.
what mazda did really well since last time was a very nice, comfortable, intuitive interior.
i hav a friend last time, question me why buy mazda when the same price range, can buy civic, more omph.
1 day, he need to borrow my car. he come bck telling me he finally gets it.

mazda interior is more premium & solid feel compared to the car price of same range.
ie, u go sit in the new mazda 3, it feels like u're sitting in at least a 300k car interior.
the experience & build of interior is on par wit the likes of BMW, merc, which all these are more expensive car.

when young, i want power, i want smoke all the other cars on the road. i dont mind sacrificing comfort.
but then i realized, 99% of the time drive in soft/comfort/eco mode je.
in the end, i want comfort, & handling.

oh ya, & for bonus, mazda skyactive engine ie reaaaaaallllllllly fuel efficient.
i often hear friends & families bragged about their car doing 600km on a single tank, while i quietly hit 800+km.
& surprisingly, for official SC service, it's actually cheaper than toyota, honda, even proton.
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Many Mazda CBU repeated owner stick back to new Mazda models. Just too bad not all CBU models available, unlike dulu time hampalang CBU easy

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I know but not for a long term.
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Hi there. You mean this fix is not permanent and the problem will still come back?
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 9 2025, 04:29 PM)
depends on what u want.
what mazda did really well since last time was a very nice, comfortable, intuitive interior.
i hav a friend last time, question me why buy mazda when the same price range, can buy civic, more omph.
1 day, he need to borrow my car. he come bck telling me he finally gets it.

mazda interior is more premium & solid feel compared to the car price of same range.
ie, u go sit in the new mazda 3, it feels like u're sitting in at least a 300k car interior.
the experience & build of interior is on par wit the likes of BMW, merc, which all these are more expensive car.

when young, i want power, i want smoke all the other cars on the road. i dont mind sacrificing comfort.
but then i realized, 99% of the time drive in soft/comfort/eco mode je.
in the end, i want comfort, & handling.

oh ya, & for bonus, mazda skyactive engine ie reaaaaaallllllllly fuel efficient.
i often hear friends & families bragged about their car doing 600km on a single tank, while i quietly hit 800+km.
& surprisingly, for official SC service, it's actually cheaper than toyota, honda, even proton.
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What you smoking? Can I have some? Did you fap inside the car too? Haha
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QUOTE(Bendan520 @ Dec 9 2025, 07:40 PM)
What you smoking? Can I have some? Did you fap inside the car too? Haha
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What you smoking? Can I have some? Did you fap inside the car too? Haha
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fact is interrior built quality is better than car of same class.
tge mazda that i still own after 7 years still no interior rattling sound.
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 04:01 PM)
Ayam want listen n feel engine noise vibration
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Bottomdown a bit, can get SEAL6 long range RWD

EV can install fake noises if you’re into it

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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 9 2025, 04:29 PM)
depends on what u want.
what mazda did really well since last time was a very nice, comfortable, intuitive interior.
i hav a friend last time, question me why buy mazda when the same price range, can buy civic, more omph.
1 day, he need to borrow my car. he come bck telling me he finally gets it.

mazda interior is more premium & solid feel compared to the car price of same range.
ie, u go sit in the new mazda 3, it feels like u're sitting in at least a 300k car interior.
the experience & build of interior is on par wit the likes of BMW, merc, which all these are more expensive car.

when young, i want power, i want smoke all the other cars on the road. i dont mind sacrificing comfort.
but then i realized, 99% of the time drive in soft/comfort/eco mode je.
in the end, i want comfort, & handling.

oh ya, & for bonus, mazda skyactive engine ie reaaaaaallllllllly fuel efficient.
i often hear friends & families bragged about their car doing 600km on a single tank, while i quietly hit 800+km.
& surprisingly, for official SC service, it's actually cheaper than toyota, honda, even proton.
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Yeah thats true, I was considering EV and even I tried driving my bro's civic that he purchased recently as well, it was definitely all in one and the performance as well no denying it especially the pick up really a huge diff compared to Mazda but for me i dont drive fast and just wanted comfort and Civic was abit too common on the road hahaha.
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QUOTE(MasBoleh! @ Dec 9 2025, 04:46 PM)
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The lag/jerkiness that occur during low speed is very annoying!! Mazda doesn’t admit this flaw and keep bringing up various nonsense reasons. Fk. For such price and u get that kind of jerkiness which they don’t take action on it !
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1.5L NA only, what you expect it can do?

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QUOTE(msacras @ Dec 9 2025, 07:54 PM)
1.5L NA only, what you expect it can do?
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it's from CX60, a 2.5 NA

and from other owners, apparently CX30 also having such issue.

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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 9 2025, 04:29 PM)
depends on what u want.
what mazda did really well since last time was a very nice, comfortable, intuitive interior.
i hav a friend last time, question me why buy mazda when the same price range, can buy civic, more omph.
1 day, he need to borrow my car. he come bck telling me he finally gets it.

mazda interior is more premium & solid feel compared to the car price of same range.
ie, u go sit in the new mazda 3, it feels like u're sitting in at least a 300k car interior.
the experience & build of interior is on par wit the likes of BMW, merc, which all these are more expensive car.

when young, i want power, i want smoke all the other cars on the road. i dont mind sacrificing comfort.
but then i realized, 99% of the time drive in soft/comfort/eco mode je.
in the end, i want comfort, & handling.

oh ya, & for bonus, mazda skyactive engine ie reaaaaaallllllllly fuel efficient.
i often hear friends & families bragged about their car doing 600km on a single tank, while i quietly hit 800+km.
& surprisingly, for official SC service, it's actually cheaper than toyota, honda, even proton.
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Mazda 3 fuel tank 51 liters, vios 40 liters, ini pun mahu banggala

if want banggala range my hailak also can easily 1000km la. I just refueled 60 liters for 820km few days ago and the tank size is 80 liters zzz
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TS test drive 1.5 or 2.0?
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TS test drive 1.5 or 2.0?
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 09:23 PM)
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how the power? i mean pick up on a seg c car. enough?
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how the power? i mean pick up on a seg c car. enough?
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More than enough for me. Just note I don't judge a car by just power output alone. But overall I don't feel it's slow or sluggish
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 10:08 PM)
More than enough for me. Just note I don't judge a car by just power output alone. But overall I don't feel it's slow or sluggish
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Handling, steering feel grounded > you are in control

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Dec 9 2025, 10:24 PM)
Handling, steering feel grounded > you are in control
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 7 2025, 10:54 PM)
Toyolta vios apala , should have went straight for matsuda
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QUOTE(zenix @ Dec 9 2025, 11:37 PM)
so u buy vios or m2?
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QUOTE(terradrive @ Dec 9 2025, 09:13 PM)
Mazda 3 fuel tank 51 liters, vios 40 liters, ini pun mahu banggala

if want banggala range my hailak also can easily 1000km la. I just refueled 60 liters for 820km few days ago and the tank size is 80 liters zzz
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did i mentioned compare against vios?

my mazda 3 can easily hit 900+km single tank.
wife mazda 2 easily hit 800+ km single tank.
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 10 2025, 12:12 AM)
did i mentioned compare against vios?

my mazda 3 can easily hit 900+km single tank.
wife mazda 2 easily hit 800+ km single tank.
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so compare against what? the endangered species like alfa romeo in malaysia?

whatever cars you wanna say that has 600km range, vios, city, myvi, ativa, saga, persona etc all around 40 liters fuel tank, apa lagi mahu say
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QUOTE(terradrive @ Dec 10 2025, 12:17 AM)
so compare against what? the endangered species like alfa romeo in malaysia?

whatever cars you wanna say that has 600km range, vios, city, myvi, ativa, saga, persona etc all around 40 liters fuel tank, apa lagi mahu say
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vios 40l
mazda 2 40l
mazda 3 51l

ownself do the math
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 9 2025, 09:23 PM)
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Kalau terbuka hati test 2.0 bagitau la kat sini camna rasa 2.0.
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 10 2025, 12:41 AM)
vios 40l
mazda 2 40l
mazda 3 51l

ownself do the math
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mazda 2 is 44l

anyways, claiming it to be fuel efficient without giving proper details is useless. I myself even managed 19km/l on 2005 vios before, and 17.2km/l on my hilux if i hypermile it. If you wanna brag about fuel efficiency at least calculate the numbers pump to pump. And best of all, it has bullet proof 1NZ-FE engine, 260000km+ zero breakdown and zero need to open and clean the intake manifold unlike walnut blasting of skyative engines including the mazda 2s

with the new vios city myvi etc haa cvt and modern more frigal engines i can surely push those cars to over 20km/l easily and over 800km per tank, even with it's smaller tanks than mazda 2 and 3.

and hybrids like city hybrid demolishes the fuel efficiency even more while priced similarly

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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 10 2025, 01:41 AM)
vios 40l
mazda 2 40l
mazda 3 51l

ownself do the math
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Nah i can only fill 46L max on mazda 3
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 10 2025, 12:12 AM)
did i mentioned compare against vios?

my mazda 3 can easily hit 900+km single tank.
wife mazda 2 easily hit 800+ km single tank.
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how tf u can get 900km/tank? i roughly can get only 300km kek
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QUOTE(terradrive @ Dec 10 2025, 07:48 AM)
mazda 2 is 44l

anyways, claiming it to be fuel efficient without giving proper details is useless. I myself even managed 19km/l on 2005 vios before, and 17.2km/l on my hilux if i hypermile it. If you wanna brag about fuel efficiency at least calculate the numbers pump to pump. And best of all, it has bullet proof 1NZ-FE engine, 260000km+ zero breakdown and zero need to open and clean the intake manifold unlike walnut blasting of skyative engines including the mazda 2s

with the new vios city myvi etc haa cvt and modern more frigal engines i can surely push those cars to over 20km/l easily and over 800km per tank, even with it's smaller tanks than mazda 2 and 3.

and hybrids like city hybrid demolishes the fuel efficiency even more while priced similarly
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I remembered last time rent Vios J spec 2010-2011 model, awesome fuel consumption + manual + very light body. Can drove 160kmh easily from the 1.5L NA.

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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 10 2025, 12:12 AM)
did i mentioned compare against vios?

my mazda 3 can easily hit 900+km single tank.
wife mazda 2 easily hit 800+ km single tank.
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900km biar betul. Sembang kencang also realistic a bit lah
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Wow m3 900km per tank

Tak beli rugi besar lah whistling.gif
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QUOTE(bonedragon @ Dec 10 2025, 11:01 AM)
900km biar betul. Sembang kencang also realistic a bit lah
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on paper macam possible lol full highway maybe

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 10 2025, 11:19 AM)
on paper macam possible lol full highway maybe

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Rumah dan tempat kerja semua tepi highway ke brows.gif
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QUOTE(katijar @ Dec 10 2025, 11:43 AM)
Rumah dan tempat kerja semua tepi highway ke brows.gif
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The point here is it's possible mah
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QUOTE(katijar @ Dec 10 2025, 12:03 PM)
Wow m3 900km per tank

Tak beli rugi besar lah whistling.gif
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Mazda 3 got phev or hybrid tech ka? Or the fuel tank super big??

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QUOTE(max_cavalera @ Dec 10 2025, 12:28 PM)
Mazda 3 got phev or hybrid tech ka? Or the fuel tank super big??
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Silalah tanya driver yang di atas ya ☝🏻
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QUOTE(katijar @ Dec 10 2025, 01:39 PM)
Silalah tanya driver yang di atas ya ☝🏻
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Must be the powah of Skyactive engine!! 💪🏾🔥🔥👺
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QUOTE(max_cavalera @ Dec 10 2025, 12:28 PM)
Mazda 3 got phev or hybrid tech ka? Or the fuel tank super big??
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Full tank 900KM on 1.5L is not impossible... depending on fuel tank size and apa maciam drive lor...

Even when I was driving Sonata YF 2.0 which is known for its heavy fuel consumption, I drive to BKH, then back to Penang jalan jalan... IIRC I get almost twice the fc I get when driving in KL. My speed is average 90-110kmh for the entire journey and much slower when driving in Penang. I get like 750km in total before refilling. It has a 70L tank. On top of that, Im using performance tyres like PS3. If they used eco tyres, the rolling resistant should be lower as well.

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The "famous capacitor problem" in Mazda vehicles refers to the failure of the i-ELOOP regenerative braking system's large capacitor. This issue is particularly common in models like the Mazda 3, Mazda 6, and CX-5 produced from around 2013 onwards, as the component degrades over time.
The i-ELOOP System and the Problem
The i-ELOOP system is designed to improve fuel efficiency by capturing kinetic energy during deceleration and storing it in a large capacitor (ultracapacitor). This stored energy powers the vehicle's electrical components, reducing the load on the engine's alternator.
The capacitor has a lifespan, and environmental factors like heat can accelerate its degradation, with failures commonly observed after 6-7 years of ownership, particularly in hot climates.


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QUOTE(max_cavalera @ Dec 10 2025, 12:28 PM)
Mazda 3 got phev or hybrid tech ka? Or the fuel tank super big??
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i baru found out it's 51litre capacity ,not bad
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 10 2025, 02:21 PM)
i baru found out it's 51litre capacity ,not bad
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46L to be exact
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Dec 10 2025, 07:55 AM)
Nah i can only fill 46L max on mazda 3
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yes, 44, it was a typos on my end.
still, 44l for 800+km is impressive for ICE.
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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 10 2025, 11:19 AM)
on paper macam possible lol full highway maybe

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i achieve that on mixed of city & city highway drive, on eco mode.
mostly weekends go dating or outstation drive.
maybe my driving style is smooth. i dont like sudden heavy braking or sudden acceleration if not needed.
ie, gently cruise to a highway speed & maintain highway speed, or gently cruise to slow down before exit or tolls.

for daily rush hour commute, drive mazda 2 instead.
also able to achieve 800+km on a single 44l tank.

usually, what car manufacturer claims are lab test & not really achievable on real world condition.
i'm pretty surprise that mazda actually delivers on it's FC claim.

but cannot be saud about everyone la.
some drivers heavy footer, prefer the omph of engine rev.
it's ok to not care about FC, especially fuel cheap nowadays.
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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Dec 10 2025, 02:50 PM)
yes, 44, it was a typos on my end.
still, 44l for 800+km is impressive for ICE.
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My best proven test was 690km full tank. 800km must must drive like snail
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Dec 10 2025, 02:01 PM)
My best proven test was 690km full tank. 800km must must drive like snail
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i drive my mazda 2 daily jam rush hour.
i would say 30m jam + 15m cruise per way.
so 1 hour of jam + 30m cruise per day.

maybe different driving style, also different engine, engine oil condition also plays a big role.
still, 690km os pretty good.

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