All ye Mazda Zoom-Zoom fans take note! Mazda cars have been designed and built for drivers to experience the joys of spirited driving. That is why the MazdaSports Division is dedicated to delivering the Jinba Ittai driving experience to everyone.
MazdaSports Academy is introducing the “MazdaSports Day”, where everyone can experience the driving ability of a Mazda through a dynamic test drive course and participate in exciting driver challenges with prizes to be won.
The MazdaSports Day is a fun driving experience programme open for everyone to join and personally experience Mazda’s “Celebrate Driving” brand essence. Participation is free. Set to take place July 7 & 8, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) at the Shah Alam Stadium from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.
For more information on MazdaSports Day, visit Mazda Malaysia’s Facebook Page. (https://www.facebook.com/mazdamy/).
MazdaSports Day Location Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hw281w8u6v Google Maps : https://maps.google.com/?q=3.080410,101.542252
Bermaz, the official custodians of the Mazda brand in Malaysia, will be having a roadshow in 1 Utama Shopping Centre starting from today June 27 to July 1, 2018 (Wednesday to Sunday). A wide range of Mazda models will be on display, including the much talked about 2018 Mazda CX-3. The display area will be at the Oval Concourse from 10:00AM – 10:00PM.
Although the new 2018 Mazda CX-3 has yet to be officially launched in Malaysia, interested parties will be treated with an exclusive preview at this roadshow. This will be the first time in Malaysia that the new Mazda CX-3 will be publicly displayed since its international debut in New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) – March 2018. Bookings for the 2018 Mazda CX-3 are also now open.
Also at this roadshow, those who book any model will be entitled to a sign-up gift and everyone stands a chance to win Mazda Official merchandise by joining in an exciting on-site game of “Goal!” since its the World Cup season.
For the estimated price of the new 2018 Mazda CX-3, click to download the links below:
It’s beyond good. No, really. I normally don’t start-off a review by cutting to the chase, but this time I really see no point to delaying the inevitable. So I’ll start with how I normally end: If you’re looking for a large 7-seater SUV, and if this is within your budget, you simply must go have a test-drive of the Mazda CX-9. And now if you’re interested to know more, here’s why… but first, here’s my first-impression video upon collecting the CX-9 from Bermaz…
First-off, while looks are indeed subjective, and beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder and blah, blah, blah, blah, and all that, I personally think the Mazda CX-9 is an extremely attractive looking SUV, especially from this angle:
In fact, the external colour of this test-unit really doesn’t do the styling any justice, because I’ve seen it in silver and it looks even more magnificent. The CX-9 somehow manages to pull-off being stylishly-elegant and yet subliminally-sporty at the same time, and folks, it only gets better over on the inside…
Pictures (and of course my severely-limited photography skills) really don’t do any justice to the interior of the CX-9, because it’s jinba-ittai* city in there. The moment you get in, I defy you to not think that you’re in a continental SUV because this one simply reeks of opulence. I have to say, in terms of interiors, the CX-9 really does have one of the best (if not the best) in its class. While ergonomics are top-notch, it’s not just the way the interior is laid-out, but also the way it’s made and from the materials that it’s made up of, which really sets it apart from the rest.
*“Jinba-Ittai reflects the feeling that the sense of oneness between a rider and his beloved horse is the ultimate bond.” –Mazda.
The most amazing thing about the CX-9 though is the way it uses the 228bhp and whopping 420Nm of torque from its 2.5-litre, DOHC, Skyactiv-G 16-valve, 4-cyl petrol engine, mated to a SkyactivDrive 6-speed auto transmission with manual shift capability. For starters, all that delicious torque is available from just 2,000rpm, and this enables the CX-9, despite its size, to accelerate from a standstill to triple-digit speeds in a time that totally belies its external size.
(Full specifications sheet can be downloaded after the photo gallery)
The thing is though, thanks to GVC* or G-Force Vectoring Control , the acceleration and speeds that the CX-9 can achieve are more refined and smooth rather than frantic and frenetic. Excellent NVH suppression also means that speeds well in excess of the national limit cannot be felt, at all; 140 does indeed feel like 80. Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
So what is *GVC? It’s not easy to explain GVC, because it all boils down to ‘feeling’, but I’ll try. Using a sophisticated arsenal of active sensors that are constantly communicating between the engine, gearbox, accelerator pedal, steering wheel, suspension, active safety systems and even the chassis, GVC continually monitors all the driving inputs from the driver, i.e. speed, terrain, road conditions, throttle position, acceleration, deceleration, even lateral and longitudinal forces, to optimise every facet in order to provide a more relaxed and smooth ride regardless if it’s a straight highway or twisty B-road drive.
That didn’t help much did it? Okay it’s magic. GVC is magic. Well it feels like it anyway, but for a more detailed and concise explanation, one better than the above, click this official link: Mazda WTH Is GVC…
And now the bad part. Because the CX-9 is fully-imported (CBU), it retails for a whopping RM265,585.40 for this 2WD variant as tested, and RM280,585.40 for the AWD variant (both variants share the exact same powertrain, individual spec sheets below the photo gallery). These prices are with zero-rated GST too, which is a good thing because earlier the aforementioned AWD variant was just a couple of grand shy of RM300,000! Ouch.
But you know what, as I said in my final parting-words video below, I reviewed this SUV without wanting to know anything about it. Really, when I picked it up, I didn’t know how much it cost, or what kind of specifications it had, and I’m happy to say, I underestimated every aspect, especially the price. As you’ll see in the video below, I mentioned that it “feels like half-a-million bucks”. Well it doesn’t cost that much, not even close, but boy, oh yeah, does it ever feel like it. – Chris Wee.
Mazda cars have been engineered with a human-centric development philosophy, to instill the joy of driving into every Mazda car driver. Instead of just focusing on the mechanics of vehicle dynamics, Mazda’s developments also centered around humans so that they can deliver “Celebrate Driving” to their customers. This results in a harmonious experience where a driver feels one-ness with their car. Mazda calls it “Jinba-ittai”.
MazdaSportsAcademy, the latest extension of Bermaz Motor’s MazdaSports Division, is committed to create Mazda-unique driver experience programmes that are in true spirit of Mazda’s brand essence – “Celebrate Driving”. MazdaSports Academy will first introduce the “Advance Driving” ownership experience programme designed specifically for Mazda Owners, to take place on June 9, 2018 (Saturday) at MAEPS, Serdang.
With the “Advance Driving” programme, participants will learn to experience being one with their Mazda and discover ones driving potential. They will find their perfect driving position and enhance their driving ability through a dynamic driving practical course. The ownership programme is limited to twenty spirited Mazda owners. Mazda Owners that wish to join may do so by registering their interest via Mazda Malaysia’s Facebook Page. (https://www.facebook.com/mazdamy/)
Bermaz’s MazdaSports Division, formed in 2016, currently encompasses vehicle development, parts and accessories, and experience programmes. Since its establishment, the MazdaSports Division has developed two models under its vehicle development project; the Mazda3 and Mazda2 with the nameplate MS and M+, respectively, for domestic market consumption. MazdaSports Division anticipates offering a wider range of experience programmes under the MazdaSports Academy in the near future.
Bermaz Motor has announced the launch of the Mazda Privilege Card as part of its continuing efforts to improve the Mazda Peaceful Ownership Program. The card offers 15% discount on Mazda Genuine Spare Parts, 5% discount on labour cost and 15% discount on Mazda official merchandise. The Mazda Privilege Card is the first of its kind in the industry, rewarding customers through the Mazda Peaceful Ownership Program.
On top of being the latest addition to the Mazda Peaceful Ownership Program, the Mazda Privilege Card is also designed to aid those who are less fortunate through Bermaz’s CSR program – Mazda Medicare Fund. The sign-up fee of RM 100.00, for a validity of 3 years, will serve as a tax-exempted donation to the Mazda Medicare Fund in the name of the applicant. Mazda Medicare Fund, established in 2014, has raised more than RM 900,000.00 to assist charity homes, dialysis patients, and a non-profit hospital.
Cardholders are rewarded with rebates on aftersales services required beyond Bermaz’s 5 Years Manufacturing Warranty and 3 Years Free Maintenance package provision. Any Mazda vehicle purchased within Malaysia is eligible to apply for a Mazda Privilege Card. Benefits of card issued will be exclusive to the Mazda vehicle that it is registered to. Currently, the card can only be used at Showrooms and Aftersales Service Centres operated by Bermaz Motor Trading Sdn Bhd and Prima Merdu Sdn Bhd. Bermaz plans to expand the use of Mazda Privilege Card to include all outlets nationwide in the near future.
Mazda Privilege Card (above) can be applied for at any Showrooms and Aftersales Service Centres operated by Bermaz Motor Trading Sdn Bhd and Prima Merdu Sdn Bhd.
For more information on the Mazda Privilege Card and a list of participating outlets please visit www.mazda.com.my.
