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Mazda CX-30 to be launched in Malaysia in November 2019

Hans · Sep 16, 2019 11:37 AM

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Bermaz Auto, the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia is expected to add the C-segment CX-30 into its model line-up this November. Positioned between the CX-3 and CX-5, the CX-30 is a closer rival to the dominating Honda HR-V, which the Mazda 2-based CX-3 couldn’t match because it was just a little bit too small.

The CX-30 will be part of Bermaz Auto’s 3-model SUV introduction blitz that will kick off later this month with the turbocharged CX-5 variant, followed by the seven-seater CX-8, and finally the CX-30.

While both the turbocharged CX-5 and seven-seater CX-8 will be locally-assembled to keep prices low, sourcing of the CX-30 remains uncertain, although local assembly at the Mazda Malaysia’s plant in Kulim is possible.

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At the moment, Japan remains the only source for the CX-30 but sources indicate that the company plans to produce the model in Mexico as well as Thailand.

However even if the rumour is true, it doesn’t necessarily mean our CX-30 will come from Thailand. Recall that for Malaysia, the smaller CX-3 is imported from Japan even though the model is also assembled in Thailand. This is because the Thai-assembled CX-3 does not have enough regionally sourced local content to qualify for import duty exemptions under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement.

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The CX-30 isn’t available in Japan yet but sales have just started in the UK, with Europe to follow in the coming weeks. There, the CX-30 is available in three engine options, all available either as a front- or all-wheel drive, paired to either a six-speed manual or automatic:

  • SkyActiv-D 1.8-litre turbo diesel: 116 PS / 270 Nm
  • SkyActiv-G 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol: 122 PS / 213 Nm
  • SkyActiv-X 2.0-litre supercharged/lean burn petrol: 180 PS / 224 Nm

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Both the SkyActiv-G and SkyActiv-X are also available with a 24V mild hybrid (Mazda M Hybrid) option. Power output remains unchanged but a belt-driven starter-generator provides for a smoother enginen start-up in stop-go driving and slightly better fuel efficiency. 

Malaysia will most likely receive as the 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G engine in front-wheel drive configuration (without M Hybrid). The SkyActiv-X engine is very costly and will push the CX-30’s price even higher so we can rule that out. SkyActiv-X is offered only in Japan and Europe, where emissions standards are significantly tighter.  

Hans

Head of Content

Over 15 years of experience in automotive, from product planning, to market research, to print and digital media. Garages a 6-cylinder manual RWD but buses to work.

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