Bermaz Motor telah memperkenalkan rangkaian model Mazda2 yang telah dipertingkatkan, menggabungkan ciri-ciri yang diperkemaskan dengan reka bentuk bergaya. Terinspirasi oleh tema reka bentuk Evolved Kodo: Soul of Motion, Mazda2 memancarkan keyakinan, gaya, dan kualiti dari setiap sudut. Kenderaan ini mempunyai gril hadapan yang direka semula dengan sayap istimewa Mazda.
Peningkatan luaran termasuk gril hitam bersarang dengan aksen merah dan reka bentuk bumper yang licin. Digandingkan dengan rim Alokon 16 inci Hitam dan Krom, Mazda2 menampilkan penampilan yang sporty dan kontras. Kenderaan ini merangkumi ciri-ciri yang mudah seperti Lampu Hadapan dengan fungsi Auto On/Off, Pengesan Hujan, dan Cermin rearview Autofold.
Di dalam, Mazda2 kini dilengkapi dengan Cermin Pandang Belakang Auto-Dimming, mengurangkan silau daripada lampu belakang. Penambahan fungsi Cruise Control membolehkan pemandu mengekalkan kelajuan yang telah ditetapkan tanpa selalu menggunakan pedal minyak. Reka bentuk dalaman menjadi lebih berkelas dengan hiasan hitam pada papan pemuka dan tempat duduk kulit sintetik hitam dan suede dengan Jahitan Merah.
Mengekalkan pendekatan pemandu berpusat, model Mazda2 1.5L High Sedan dan Hatchback mengekalkan ciri-ciri penting seperti lampu hadapan LED dan keserasian Apple Carplay dan Android Auto yang lancar melalui Sistem Infotainment 7 inci. Kenderaan memberi keutamaan kepada keselamatan dengan sistem bantuan pemandu canggih i-Activsense.
Rangkaian Mazda2 menawarkan palet warna yang mencolok, termasuk pilihan seperti Snowflake White Pearl, Soul Red Crystal, Platinum Quartz, Polymetal Gray (hanya varian Hatchback), AirStream Blue (hanya varian Hatchback), dan Aero Gray yang baru diperkenalkan (hanya varian Sedan).
Sebagai model Completely Built-Up (CBU) dari Thailand, Mazda2 bermula pada harga yang menarik iaitu RM 108,670. Tempahan untuk kenderaan ini kini dibuka, dan ia dilengkapi dengan Jaminan Pengeluar 5 tahun yang kukuh dan Penyelenggaraan Percuma 5 tahun, termasuk buruh, bahagian, dan pelincir selama lima tahun atau 100,000km, memberikan ketenangan kepada pelanggan.
MAZDA2 1.5L SEDAN / HATCHBACK
RM 108,670.00
MAZDA2 1.5L SEDAN / HATCHBACK (SOUL RED CRYSTAL SAHAJA)
Bermaz Motor telah memperkenalkan rangkaian model Mazda CX-3 yang telah dipertingkatkan, membawa ciri-ciri baru dan pengemaskinian gaya.
Versi CX-3 1.5L Plus dan 2.0L Plus telah ditingkatkan dengan lampu hadapan LED, Lampu Daytime Running LED, Cermin Pandang Luar yang Auto Lipat, dan Sensor Parkir Belakang untuk peningkatan kesedaran semasa memandu. Varian 2.0L High kini menampilkan rim aloi rekaan baru untuk penampilan luaran yang lebih segar.
Di dalam kenderaan, penambahbaikan termasuk pemacu paddle dan Apple CarPlay Tanpa Wayar, yang boleh diakses melalui paparan hiburan Mazda Connect 8 inci, menjadikan sambungan lebih lancar.
Dari segi keselamatan, model-model CX-3 1.5L Plus dan 2.0L Plus kini dilengkapi dengan empat Airbag SRS tambahan, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan 6 airbag. Model-model ini turut dilengkapi dengan ciri keselamatan i-Activsense seperti High Beam Control (HBC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), dan Smart City Brake Support (SCBS). Ciri-ciri keselamatan ini, yang diperkenalkan dalam varian Mazda CX-3 2.0L High 2022, meningkatkan keselamatan pemandu dan penumpang.
Pilihan warna untuk Mazda CX-3 kini termasuk Aero Gray yang baru ditambah, memperluas jumlah pilihan warna kepada tujuh. Model-model ini boleh didapati dalam Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Gray, Polymetal Gray, Soul Red Crystal, dan Platinum Quartz (eksklusif untuk varian 2.0L High).
Mazda CX-3 baru ini dibawa masuk dari Thailand dan bermula pada harga RM115,720.00. Tempahan untuk model yang diperkemaskinikan kini dibuka, dan kenderaan ini dilengkapi dengan Jaminan Pengeluar 5 tahun dan Penyelenggaraan Percuma 5 tahun (kecuali BT-50) mengikut standard pengeluar, termasuk buruh, bahagian, dan pelincir. Kedua-dua Jaminan Pengeluar dan Penyelenggaraan Percuma berlangsung selama lima tahun atau 100,000km, bergantung kepada yang mana yang tercapai lebih dahulu.
Bermaz Motor has introduced an upgraded lineup of Mazda2 models, showcasing a fusion of enhanced features and stylish design. Drawing inspiration from the Evolved Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, the Mazda2 exudes confidence, style, and quality from every angle. The car features a redesigned front grille, incorporating Mazda’s signature wing, imparting an elegant and sporty aesthetic.
The exterior enhancements include a black honeycomb grille with a red accent and a sleek bumper design. Complemented by 16-inch Black and chrome Alloy wheels, the Mazda2 exhibits a sporty and contrasting appearance. The car incorporates convenient features such as Front Headlights with Auto On/Off function, Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers, and Autofold Outer Rearview Mirrors.
Moving to the interior, the Mazda2 now boasts an Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, effectively reducing glare from headlights at the rear. The inclusion of Cruise Control functionality allows the driver to effortlessly maintain a preset speed without continuous accelerator use. The interior receives a touch of sophistication with black dashboard trims and Black Leatherette and suede seats adorned with Red Stitching.
Continuing its driver-centric approach, Mazda2 1.5L High Sedan and Hatchback models retain essential features like front LED headlamps and seamless Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility accessible through the 7-inch Infotainment System. The car prioritises safety with the inclusion of i-Activsense advanced driver-assist systems.
The Mazda2 lineup offers a vibrant color palette, including timeless options like Snowflake White Pearl and Soul Red Crystal, along with Platinum Quartz, Polymetal Gray (Hatchback variant only), AirStream Blue (Hatchback variant only), and the newly introduced Aero Gray (Sedan variant only).
Sourced as Completely Built-Up (CBU) from Thailand, the Mazda2 starts at an attractive price point of RM 108,670. The car is now open for bookings, accompanied by a robust 5-year Manufacturer’s Warranty and 5-year Free Maintenance, covering labor, parts, and lubricants for five years or 100,000km, providing customers with peace of mind.
The enhanced Mazda2 lineup aims to deliver a refined driving experience, seamlessly blending style, comfort, and advanced technology for discerning customers.
MAZDA2 1.5L SEDAN / HATCHBACK
RM 108,670.00
MAZDA2 1.5L SEDAN / HATCHBACK (SOUL RED CRYSTAL ONLY)
The Mazda CX-30 was introduced in 2019 as a model that sits in between the CX-3 and the CX-5. This made good sense for those who found the CX-3 to be too small and the CX-5 to be too big.
And before you ask why Mazda didn’t simply call it the CX-4, well the company already has a CX-4 model in its line-up but that is a China specific model. So to avoid confusion, it chose the easier route of calling the new model the CX-30 instead.
But why does the CX-30 need to exist at all when there is already a small SUV in Mazda’s line-up? The CX-3 is a small SUV while the CX-5 is better suited for family’s, so Mazda thought there may be room in between the models. And they may have been right.
But there’s the small issue of price. There are four variants of the CX-30 on offer, with prices starting from RM131,409 for the entry level model, up to RM161,409 for the flagship model. The model we tested here is the second best and is called the High+ (pronounced as high plus). It is priced at RM159,409, which may be a little difficult to stomach for such a small car.
However, Mazdas have never been known to be cheap, in the past two decades at least. They have however been known to be well-built, well-specified and well-engineered. And that is what the CX-30 has to offer.
But why would you want to spend so much on a small car when there are others that offer so much more for less? Cars like the Mazda CX-5, Honda HRV, Toyota Corolla Cross and even the Proton X70 are probably better buys in terms of spaciousness and overall features.
But that would be missing the point of the Mazda CX-30.
The Mazda may be small, but it packs a mighty punch. Newer generation Mazdas are some of the nicest cars to drive thanks to a technology called G-Vector Control (GVC).
But before delving deeper into the tech, it is worth noting that Mazda is a car company for enthusiasts, and builds cars that focus as much on driving pleasure as it does on passenger comfort and safety. Let’s not forget that this is the same car company that has built some of the greatest cars in the history of the automobile, cars like the MX-5 and RX-7.
At the very core of every Mazda built is the principle of ‘Jinba Ittai’ – the unison of horse and rider coming together as one. This is to give the rider complete control of the horse through the reins. And in a Mazda, the control comes through the steering wheel and tech like GVC.
The engineering behind the system is mind blowing, complex and will need an entire article by itself to explain. But for simplicity’s sake, the system works by maximizing steering input, making the car feel sharper and more eager to turn in. This also means that you only need minimal steering input to achieve the same result as you would in a car without GVC. The result is a car that feels more agile and responds to every input from the driver instantaneously.
The CX-30 High+ model also comes with steering mounted shifter pedals. This further adds to the sporty character of the CX-30 – giving you absolute control over the powertrain of the car and letting you decide which gear you want to be in when you go into full attack mode.
Having said that though, the power figures are not exactly that impressive. The 2.0-litre engine makes 162hp at 6000 rpm and 213Nm of torque at 4000rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox.
Power delivery takes time as is typical of a naturally-aspirated engine. Since most of the power is made at the upper end of the rpm bandwidth, you have to wring out the engine and wait for it to come alive.
But when it does come alive, that is where the CX-30 is at its finest. The combination of power and control makes it quite fun in corners. However, that joy is quickly let down by the torsion beam rear suspension that makes the rear feel unsettled.
On that point though, the CX-30 is not exactly a sports car, though it def feels great to drive, it does a better job as a daily commuter that keeps its occupants comfortable.
If you’re not familiar with Mazda cars, the interior might feel a little understated and minimalist. The interior of the CX-30 is the same. It is devoid of anything that will take your breath away.
Instead, what you get is a purposeful interior that prioritises the important things. The quality though is top notch. There’s plush leather and soft touch plastics everywhere around the interior, and this makes the interior feel more expensive than what it actually is.
The seats are comfortable and supportive, and space is especially impressive for the front passengers. While the CX-3 can feel cramped, the CX-30 feels generous in terms of spaciousness.
The rear seats though still feel cramped. Taller passengers will be hard done to be comfortable and even toddlers in their Isofix mounted child seats may find their legs sandwiched in between the front seats.
To top it off, there is no USB port for rear passengers, not even an auxiliary power outlet.
And there in lays the problem with the CX-30. It may be a good-looking car that is fun to drive with a decent powertrain. But it is an expensive small SUV and does not quite prioritise the utility part of an SUV with its small-ish interior.
In fact, its sibling the Mazda CX-5 2.0G High may be the better buy than the CX-30 High+ from within Mazda Malaysia’s own stable of cars. The CX-5 2.0G High costs a little under RM157,000 and it has most of what the CX-30 High+ has to offer, including spaciousness.
Just like the CX-30, the CX-5 too is a fun car to drive and because of the taller ride height, it might just be better to drive for those who need to prioritise spaciousness, i.e. families.
However, in defense of the CX-30 High+, it does come with quite an impressive list of features such as an adaptive front-light system and adaptive LED headlamps that turns the light according to the angle of the steering wheel, there’s also a complete Advanced Safety Technologies that include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and a lot more. All designed to keep the driver and passenger safe in all situations.
So if the CX-30 High+ picks your curiosity but you find it expensive, perhaps the price of the entry level Standard model may be easier to digest. It does not have all that the High+ variant has to offer, but it is RM20,000 cheaper. Perhaps that might be the model to consider if the CX-30 is what whets your appetite. Otherwise, the CX-5 is the better buy.
Specifications
Engine: 2.0-litre, DOHC, 16-Valve, 4-Cylinder with VVT
Bermaz Motor has launched the Mazda CX-30, its third locally assembled model after the CX-5 and CX-8. The CX-30 is the final model that was in the plan announced four years ago relating to new investments and local assembly by the company as it moved forward. It was the next step for Mazda Malaysia, the joint venture between Mazda and Bermaz formed in 2012 to oversee local production, distribution and exports to other ASEAN countries.
In 2019, Mazda upgraded the ‘plant within a plant’ at Inokom in Kedah with an investment of RM200 million, which raised production capacity from 30,000 to 50,000 units. Mazda production at Inokom shares some of the facilities but also has a dedicated area (including its own paintshop) for assembly of its own products, hence the ‘plant within a plant’ description.
The roll-out of the CX-30 was actually scheduled a bit earlier but the global COVID-19 pandemic impacted all industries and time-frames had to be revised due to extended periods of lockdown. However, the CBU (completely built-up) version was already being sold since 2020.
Staying at home more than going for casual outings is the ‘New Normal’ in this age of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the situation in different countries varies, the main thing is to minimize close contact so many of the usual activities we used to enjoy are not possible – for now. In Malaysia, we have been having the Movement Control Order (MCO) for over a year and this has largely restricted leaving the home, except for essential or emergency matters or to go to work (with permission from the authorities).
Fortunately, this is the 21st century where we have the internet, so even though people cannot meet face to face, they can still remain in regular contact via the various online channels. Perhaps it’s just not the same as sitting at the mamak stall with your friends but it is certainly better than 30 years ago when such a situation would have meant isolation and much more boredom. Now you can even go racing with your friends online!
‘Paint’ a digital canvas
For families with little ones, Mazda Malaysia (represented by Bermaz Motor) has an interactive colouring contest which is ideal at this #stayathome time. It’s a digital age activity where children can ‘paint’ a digital canvas on their computer or tablet (a smartphone would be too small).
There are five different drawings to colour, four of them with current Mazda models and one of the Mazda RX Vision concept car. There doesn’t seem to be a limit on the entries that can be submitted so participants can probably choose one or all the drawings offered.
Cash prizes and Mazda Premium Merchandise
The drawing tools are simple to use (like MS Paint) and once completed, they can be printed out as well. To join the contest, the completed image needs to be attached to the submission form available at the website. All submissions must reach Mazda Malaysia by August 18, 2021. Cash prizes and Mazda Premium Merchandise will be given as prizes for the entries judged to be the best.
Click here to go to the Mazda Interactive Colouring Contest page and if you are interested in knowing more about the models in the drawings, you can get information at www.mazda.com.my as well as take a virtual tour of the Mazda Malaysia flagship showroom in Glenmarie, Selangor.
The folks from Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd, the official custodian of the Mazda brand here in Malaysia, has announced that their all-new 2019 Mazda CX-30 is now open for booking for those looking for the next-generation compact crossover SUV. Three variants are up on offer from RM143,119.20 (OTR price without insurance). (more…)
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It was not that too long ago when Bermaz Motor aka “Mazda Malaysia” invited us for the official launch of their all-new 2019 Mazda CX-8 seven-seater SUV. For the trip up north, they gave members of the media a chance at driving another new offering of theirs in the form of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD, their latest range-topping five-seater SUV masterpiece. (more…)
The folks from Bermaz Motor just unveiled their latest 2019 Mazda CX-8 range for the Malaysian market. Introduced as a CKD model (assembled at the Inokom Plant in Kulim, Kedah), we were given the opportunity to test it out on the open road. There are four different variants that’s ready for booking and we got to test the 2019 Mazda CX-8 2.5L Mid Plus (two steps down the range-topping 2.2-litre TurboDiesel). (more…)
