The locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda 3 is now on display at Mid Valley Megamall, and this marks its official launch in Malaysia. Unfortunately the Hatchback is not on display here, but we're told it's already in showrooms - we're going to get some pics for you soon.
Three CKD Mazda 3 variants will be available – GL Sedan, high-spec Sedan and Hatchback, all with 2.0 litre SkyActiv engines and six-speed autos. The GL Sedan is the base CKD Mazda 3. It gets 205/60 R16 alloys, halogen projector headlamps, fog lamps, side mirror indicators, fabric seats, manual air-con, i-Stop (stop/start), MZD Connect, ABS/EBD/BA, DSC and six airbags.
The high-spec Sedan has all the CBU car has (215/45 R18 alloys, auto bi-xenon headlamps with AFS, LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, auto single-zone air-con, navigation, shift paddles, keyless entry and start), except for only two things: i-Eloop regenerative braking and a sunroof.
But there's so much gained, including a power-adjustable driver's seat, auto wipers, cruise control, auto dimming rear-view mirror, head-up display, 'high-spec' instrument panel (central rev counter with digital speedo), reverse camera and leather seats (these were actually added to the CBU car at some point).
And that's not all – the high-spec Sedan now boasts features under the i-Activsense active safety umbrella. You get High Beam Control, Smart City Brake System (autonomous braking, 4-30 km/h), Rear Vehicle Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning.
The mid-spec Hatchback's kit list is somewhat in the middle – it gets the high-spec Sedan's 18-inch alloys, auto air-con, navigation, shift paddles, auto bi-xenons, LED DRLs and tail lamps, AFS and keyless entry and start, but shares fabric seats and manual wipers with the GL Sedan.
Reflex Blue, grey, silver and white body colours are available - sadly, the distinctive Soul Red makes an exit here.
Locally-assembled in Kulim, Kedah, the CKD Mazda 3 is priced as follows - GL Sedan RM106,105, high-spec Sedan RM121,105 and Hatchback RM121,105. These prices are OTR with GST before insurance, for metallic colours (solid colours are RM400 cheaper across the board). In comparison, the CBU 2.0 Sedan cost RM139k at launch; now reduced to RM135k post-GST.
Live pictures coming soon!
Mazda 3 CKD range spec sheet (left), Mazda 3 CKD versus CBU specs
CBU Mazda 3 Sedan
Mazda 3 Hatchback
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