Let’s say you're in the market for a new car, perhaps an additional car for your garage and you're drawn to the Mazda brand. With a budget of just over RM 100k, your options narrow down to either the 2024 Mazda 2 facelift or the 2024 Mazda CX-3 1.5L. Priced closely at RM 108,670 for the Mazda 2 (sedan and hatchback) and RM 115,720 for the Mazda CX-3 1.5L, these models offer similar driving experiences and near-identical interiors, yet there are notable differences that may sway your decision. He
Mar 20, 2024
One look at the Mazda CX-3 and you might think it was launched a few years ago. In actuality, the CX-3 is probably a lot closer to Jennifer Lopez than Jennifer Lawrence; it has been here for a decade. Mazda’s baby SUV made its global debut in 2014 and since then, the crossover market exploded and has become the golden goose segment for every carmaker. Every mainstream brand has one in their line-up, often ranking as the best-selling model in their respective companies. While the CX-3 is a dinosa
Feb 10, 2024
Stylish, compact, and still boasting pizazz, the long-serving Mazda CX-3 is the brand’s entry point into its CX SUVs range. The CX-3 is not the newest model in its class but you will be surprised to know that despite its age and stiff competition from newer and cheaper CKD rivals, the Mazda CX-3 continues to draw customers onto showroom floors. Every month, there are on average more than 100 Malaysians buying a new Mazda CX-3. Now you might think, that 100 units per month isn’t a lot compared to
Dec 15, 2023
Launched alongside the new Mazda 2 facelift in Malaysia last week is the updated 2024 Mazda CX-3. Unlike the hatchback/sedan pair, the refreshed CX-3 did not receive any extensive visual updates but gained some quality-of-life enhancements to keep it fresh. Just like the previous update, the 2024 CX-3 remains fully imported (CBU) from Thailand and is offered with 2 powertrains across 3 variants. Below are the prices of the CX-3 variants for Peninsular Malaysia, on-the-road, without insurance: CX
Dec 11, 2023
Alongside the updated Mazda 2 Sedan/Hatchback, Bermaz Motor has also launched the updated 2024 Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia. Just like the previous update, Mazda’s entry-level SUV model is fully imported (CBU) from Thailand and is offered in 3 variants: 1.5 Plus – RM 115,720 (+RM 7,800, up from RM 107,920) 2.0 Plus – RM 126,159 (+RM 7,800, up from RM 118,359) 2.0 High – RM 139,159 (+RM 7,800, up from RM 131,559) Massive price bump aside, the biggest change on the updated MY-spec CX-3 is the Core varia
Dec 5, 2023
Mazda has released its results for the first half of the FY2024, ending March 31, 2024, covering the period from April 1 to September 30, 2023. Global sales of Mazda vehicles grew 20 percent to hit 616,000 units. Despite the threat of high inflation and high energy prices, Mazda recorded its best-ever first-half year profit. Net sales were up 41 percent to 2.317 trillion Yen, while operating income was up 135 percent, to 129.6 billion Yen. Continued supply chain disruptions, including a typhoon
Nov 8, 2023
That satisfaction of biting into a crumbly, fresh kaya kok. The clink of a ceramic coffee set in the middle of the mountains, are perhaps the peak experiences one can derive from good ol' Ipoh. Sure, among the pre-war buildings lie plenty of ready-made options and air-conditioned cafes, but there's always something to relish in places and things that are simpler, yet remain ever so charming. Miyabi is what the Japanese will term it, loosely translating to finding the beauty in everything. Not en
Jul 5, 2023
There used to be a time (not too long ago), when four-powered windows were a ‘premium’ feature, today if a car doesn’t have a sweeping touchscreen, full-length panoramic sunroof and enough safety features to take you safely to the moon, it’s pretty much a dud that will lay waste on showroom floors. However, adding more tech, packages, trim levels and safety equipment can make a car too expensive, sometimes beyond what the buying market is willing to pay for it. The Mazda CX-3, first launched in
Jun 17, 2023
If you’re looking to check out a car show this weekend, why not head over to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) for the Malaysian Motor Expo 2022? You can even get up close to the base alternative to the Honda HR-V, the Mazda CX-3 1.5L Core. Fully imported (CBU) from Thailand, the CX-3 1.5L Core is one of the models that Bermaz Auto (BAuto) will be showcasing at the Malaysian Motor Expo. All three vehicle brands under the group – Mazda, Peugeot, and Kia – will be present at the event. The
Nov 11, 2022
Catch the new 2022 Mazda CX-3 1.5L Core variant at the Bermaz Auto Showcase event which is happening from 5th – 9th October 2022 at Oval Concourse, 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The new variant of Mazda CX-3 comes with a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that makes 115 PS/149 Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. Standard kit in the CX-3 1.5L Core includes halogen headlights, bulb-type daytime running lights (DRLs), bulb-type taillights, keyless entry with engine push
Oct 5, 2022
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