News : AW
The recent staple of Mazda products has helped the brand rebuild what was a sinking image and firmly establish itself as an aspirational car brand. Even its cheapest car, the Mazda2, has a funky quality about it that instantly makes it likable to the masses and enthusiasts.
The whole ‘Zoom-Zoom’ business might have been cooked up by the company’s marketing boffins, but products such as the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6, which marry stunning good looks and excellent driving dynamics put a good amount of substance behind those flowery words.
In the C-segment, which features entrants such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sylphy as the leading players, Mazda fields the Mazda 3, which, along with the Mitsubishi Lancer, offer themselves as sportier alternatives to an otherwise bland palette of choices. There is little doubt of the Mazda3′s pedigree. In our recent CIMB Autoworld Car Awards 2010, the 3 ran the Corolla very close for the Best Sub-Compact Passenger Car award.
But good as the Mazda 3 may be, it is also eye-wateringly expensive. Prices start at RM114,344.50 with insurance, which is not too bad, but that gets you only the 1.6-litre sedan model. There are more than one manufacturers offering alternatives that displace 1.8 to 2.0 litres at that price. There is no 1.8-litre Mazda 3, but you can have the 2.0-litre version which goes as high as RM139,744.90 if you opt for the hatch – that is almost D-segment pricing.
Still, the slightly higher prices did not seem to deter the brand’s loyal fans, and the 3′s volume in our market is sufficiently strong that distributor Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd is able to build a business case to have the 3 assembled locally in Malaysia. Since January 2011, CKD units of the Mazda3 have been rolling out of Inokom’s plant in Kulim, which also houses BMW’s semi-knocked down (SKD) operations here.
It should be noted, however, Mazda’s investment in the plant is vastly different to BMW’s efforts. Whilst BMW vehicles assembled in Kulim come with fully-welded monocoque frames with pre-painted body panels, the Mazda 3′s body-in-white will be welded and painted locally. As such, there is a higher requirement for jigs and machinery for the Mazda. In addition, the CKD Mazda3 will feature locally purchased parts that add up to 30% of the vehicle’s total component cost.
The Mazda 3 CKD project was hinted to us as early as mid-2009, but it was only today that an official announcement was made. A total of four variants will be available – 1.6 sedan, 1.6 hatchback, 2.0 sedan, and 2.0 hatchback. At the press conference, Dato’ Ben Yeoh, CEO of Bermaz, stated that the CKD units will attack the market with more competitive pricing and higher levels of equipment than before.
Another exciting piece of news is the impending arrival of the Mazda 3 MPS, which features the 2.3-litre MZR blown four-pot direct injection engine sending 255hp and 380Nm to the front wheels via 6-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential. A ball-park price of RM175,000 without insurance.
Mazda 3 Sport CKD 1.6L Pricelist
Mazda 3 Sport CKD 2.0L Pricelist
Mazda 3 Sport CKD Color variant :
Mazda 3 Sport CKD Technical Specification :
Booking is now Open. Test Drive is available upon appointment only. Must hold a valid driving license.
- 3 Years Warranty
- 3 Years Free Service (Includes parts, oil & labour)
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- Mazda3 2.0L Hatchback CBU Japan 2010 Model (NEW)
- OTR RM 128,231.00 with insurance (RCP : RM139,xxx)
- FREE Service 3 Years Service ( Parts & Labour )
- FREE Touchscreen DVD / GPS / Bluetooth and etc
- Just Pay As You Drive ! Last Unit !
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By norhaizan on Mar 3, 2011
may i know waiting time for Mazda 3 CKD?
By Izaruddin on Mar 14, 2011
Hi Norhaizan.
As for now, Mazda3 CKD waiting list is about 1 month. Do book with BERMAZ for faster delivery. Tq
By bk on Mar 15, 2011
i am from jb and went to mazda showroom at plentong, according to SA, the waiting time is 2mth? is this showroom same as where u hv mentioned (BERMAZ)?
By Izaruddin on Mar 23, 2011
Hi bk,
Nope, we dont have any Bermaz showroom is Johor. Only dealer which buy the cars from us and sell it back there. Do book with Bermaz for fast delivery (estimated 1 month or less)
By Stella on Mar 25, 2011
I saw a mazda3 in road show.
The Mazda3 is Sedan type, with light sensor, rain sensor, leather seat, navigator etc. If not mistaken, that model is GLS.
May i know what is the on the road with insurance price for that model that i mentioned?
By MK on Mar 28, 2011
What are those extra in hatchback standard accessories compared to sedan? RM6K+ different in accessories price is a lot..
By mimi on May 9, 2011
How much is Mazda CKD 1.6 now? Any special promo or discount at the moment other then the free services of 3yrs? What colors do u have?
By azh on Jun 4, 2011
Hi Izaruddin,
I wonder why the price is differ between the news and screen capture (price list) e.g. news (~114K) & screen capture (~102K) for sedan 1.6.
By Izaruddin on Jul 12, 2011
Hi Stella,
That model u refer should be the new Mazda3 2.0L Sedan CKD model. OTR with insurance RM 122,xxx.
By Izaruddin on Jul 12, 2011
Hi MK,
It is the same. Why expensive? I dont have solid answer for it. But if u check it out for other brand also the Hatchback version is more expensive than the sedan
By Izaruddin on Jul 12, 2011
Hi Mimi,
Mazda3 1.6 Sedan CKD OTR RM102,xxx. Free 3 Years Service and FREE Accessories. Color available as for now 4 colors
By Izaruddin on Jul 12, 2011
Hi Azh,
RM114 is for Mazda3 1.6 Sedan CBU unit and RM102k is the CKD version
By Mohd on Aug 10, 2011
Salam Izaruddin,
Sy nak tanya skit, model Mazda3 CKD 1.6SDN brapa harga dia? apa beza CKD dgn CBU? ada photo terbaru tak utk model yg sy ckp tue klu ada boleh bg link x ? sy ingak nak beli mazda 3
By Izaruddin on Aug 20, 2011
Hi Mohd,
Mazda3 1.6 Sedan CKD model OTR RM102,xxx with insurance. Perbezaan CKD and CBU adalah CKD model ada foglight dan side mirror ada signal light untuk tambahan accessories.
By Mohd on Oct 17, 2011
Hi Izaruddin,
Thanks for the info. Sy mmg ingin membeli mazda 3 nih tapi sebelum tue sy ingin tahu, adakah mazda 3 ckd ni di datangkan sekali dgn build in touch screen gps? klu tidak berapa tambahan harga klu sy hendak install built in touch screen gps? lg satu mcm mana urusan pembelian? perlu ke sy cari dealer sendiri? or bermaz sudah ada dealer dan boleh mendapat kan interest rate yg paling rendah.
By Alex on Nov 7, 2011
hi, any idea when the facelifted Skyactiv Mazda 3 will be launched?