Mazda is all about Jinba-Ittai to enthusiasts but their bread and butter these days are SUVs whether those same keyboard warriors like it or not. The Mazda CX-8 was given a powerful 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder (230 PS/420 Nm) back in June and though that is a boost to the 3-row SUV’s performance capability, it’s more than that. Priced from RM 220,000 and locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, the turbocharged CX-8 is the highest petrol-powered variant offered in Malaysia. Th

When the second-generation Mazda CX-5 (KF) made its global debut in 2017, it might not be an instant head-turner despite the attempts at masking the SUV with the beautiful Kodo design. Yet, 5 years later, we can safely say that the KF is a winner judging by how many you see on the road. Compared to rivals like the Honda CR-V and the Proton X70, the CX-5 offers some fun in the sedated and oversaturated SUV market. The Mazda loses out in interior roominess to its rivals but it wins family brownie

Since its launch in 2017, the Mazda CX-5 has had a few updates such as the fitment of semi-digital instrument cluster and GVC Plus. There are 5 variants available and we have a pick of the range for it, read about it here. But now let’s talk about the pros and cons of the Mazda CX-5. Here’s a quick overview: Pros Excellent driving experience Well-appointed interior Low NVH levels Cons Not as spacious as rivals Lacks full suite of ADAS Ride quality slightly brittle Pros – Excellent driving experi

The year 2020 is about to reach its closure with a little more than a month to go. Though it is mostly a pathetic year and not one we envisioned when we were younger (90s kids will remember this), the cars that were launched were at least worth it (some weren't). Instead of gushing over what are our favourite cars of 2020, for now, we would like to focus on what cars to get excited for next year. Here’s a quick summary of what models would be launched in 2021. 2021 Car Launches Brand Model BMW 2

Toyota unveiled the new Yaris Cross last week, the company’s first-ever SUV to be built on the TNGA-B platform. In terms of positioning, the new Yaris Cross is positioned below the C-HR and Corolla Cross, whereby the new model will be pitted against the popular Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3. Dimension wise, the Yaris Cross is 4,180 mm long, putting it 95 mm shorter than the Mazda CX-3 and 166 mm shorter than the Honda HR-V. So it's a really tiny SUV. If you think the CX-3 is small, the Yaris Cross i

4 variants, 6- or 7-seater configuration 2.5L naturally aspirated & 2.2L turbodiesel CKD in Mazda Kulim Plant Following the launch of the newMazda CX-5 2019 , Bermaz Motor has also rolled out the new Mazda CX-8 at Mazda Malaysia's plant in Kulim. On paper, although the CX-8 slots between the CX-5 and CX-9, it is actually a CX-9 underneath. The CX-8 is not a CX-5 with third-row seats as it shares the same wheelbase as the CX-9. There are four variants to choose from and only the entry-level 2.5L