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.

Finally someone who drove before and understands Vs keyboard warrior with their AXIA ramah

u need carry family means tak ngam already, come sell me your car 

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.

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