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  • Mazda Unveils the All-New CX-5

    Mazda Unveils the All-New CX-5

    Mazda Motor Corporation today unveiled the all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV. The fully redesigned model, which refines every element of Mazda’s design and technology to offer new dimensions of driving pleasure, will be launched in Japan in February before being rolled out to global markets.

    The slogan for development of the all-new CX-5 was “an SUV all customers will enjoy,” and Mazda aimed to add a new dimension by offering driving pleasure that everyone on board can enjoy—not just the driver. The model is engineered in line with human sensibilities to deliver responsive performance that conforms to the driver’s expectations. It also prioritizes passenger comfort, with a quiet cabin and pleasant ride feel, and adopts G-Vectoring Control, the first of the SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS vehicle motion control technologies. Designed under the KODO—Soul of Motion design theme, the exterior is both bold and sensual, and the interior has been crafted to give occupants a pleasant feeling. The body color lineup includes the newly developed Soul Red Crystal, which highlights the beauty and quality of Mazda’s KODO designs.

    The powertrain lineup comprises the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and 2.5 gasoline, and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 diesel engines. All three options offer powerful, linear driving performance and outstanding environmental performance.

    The all-new CX-5 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public Nov. 18-27.

    Launched in 2012, the CX-5 was the first new-generation model featuring SKYACTIV technology2 and KODO design. It has since grown into a core model that is sold in over 120 countries and accounts for approximately one quarter of Mazda’s global sales volume.3 It has won around 90 awards worldwide, including 2012-2013 Japan Car of the Year.4

    By providing driving pleasure to everybody who drives or rides in one of its vehicles, Mazda aims to enrich people’s lives and become a brand with which customers feel an emotional connection.

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  • Mazda to leave Indonesia, hands distribution to Eurokars

    Mazda to leave Indonesia, hands distribution to Eurokars

    Mazda Motor Corporation has appointed Eurokars Motor Indonesia, a member of Eurokars Group, as the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Indonesia following its decision to leave the country.

    Eurokars Group spokesperson Angeline Tan said Mazda’s distribution network of 45 dealers would be officially transferred from Mazda Motor Indonesia to Eurokars Indonesia in February.

    “This appointment represents a significant milestone for Eurokars Group. It also reflects the synergistic partnership between Mazda Motor Corporation and Eurokars Group, which is well-positioned to run the distributorship,” she said in a press statement in Jakarta on Friday.

    Following the official transfer, she added, Eurokars would take over existing staff members and dealers currently under Mazda Indonesia. It will also be responsible for after-sales including the warranties of all Mazda vehicles sold by Mazda Indonesia prior to the transfer.

    Founded in 1985, Eurokars was a dealer for Mazda cars in Indonesia in 2007 and took over the distribution of Mazda vehicles in Singapore in 2011.

    From November, Mazda Indonesia’s business entity will be changed from a sole distributor to an importer of the Japan-based Mazda Motor Corporation’s products in related to the business decision.

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  • Facelifted Mazda CX-5 launched in Thailand

    Facelifted Mazda CX-5 launched in Thailand

    Mazda Sales (Thailand) has launched the facelifted CX-5 with tweaked looks, new safety and convenience features, more economical drivetrains and slightly lower retail prices.

    Exterior changes include new front grille design and LED daytime running lights with adaptive function up front. Inside, there’s the brand’s latest infotainment called MZD Connect. There’s also a new drive mode selector to alter the vehicle’s driving characteristics.

    Safety features from Mazda’s i-Active Sense package include lane departure warning, automatic braking at low speeds, blind spot monitoring and rear traffic alert.

    The engine lineup has been streamlined to just two variants. The 2.2-litre diesel now comes with front-wheel-drive-only format that’s capable of yielding 17.5kpl on the average.

    The 2.0-litre petrol can now take E85 gasohol – just like in the Mazda 3 and CX-3 – and can return 14.5kpl. The 2.5-litre variant, meanwhile, has been dropped from the CX-5 lineup.

    Under new excise tax rules based on CO2 emissions, the diesel now has a lower price range of 1.53-1.69 million baht, whereas the petrol costs between 1.22-1.33 million baht.

  • Mazda CX-3 goes on sale in Thailand

    Mazda CX-3 goes on sale in Thailand

    The Mazda CX-3 has been launched in Thailand with prices kicking off at 835,000 baht – or at RM102k, give or take, with the current exchange rate. Taking into account our previous story, where the Malaysian-spec CX-3 is expected to retail from RM130k, that is still a considerable difference.

    Thai customers will be presented with a choice of five trims in total with two engine options – a 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine and a turbocharged 1.5 litre SkyActiv-D four-cylinder diesel mill. The former puts out a total of 156 PS at 6,000 rpm and 204 Nm of torque at 2,800 rpm while the diesel unit manages 105 PS at 4,000 rpm and 270 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,500 rpm.

    A six-speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox choice offered on the Thai-spec Mazda CX-3 – an engine/gearbox combination that’s slated to be introduced for the Malaysian market, as well. As mentioned earlier, five trims are available – the base 2.0 E is priced at 835k baht while the 2.0 C and 2.0 S retail for 910k and 975k baht, respectively. The top petrol trim, the 2.0 SP, goes for 1.045 million baht.

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    Sitting at the very top of the entire range is the aforementioned diesel model. Dubbed the 1.5 XDL, it goes for 1.155 million baht. As for standard equipment, the 2.0 E and C models are equipped with 16-inch wheels wrapped in 215/60 tyres while the rest of the range get 18-inch wheels shod with 215/50 rubber.

    The base 2.0 E and C are also equipped with halogen headlights while the 2.0 S, SP and 1.5 XDL get LED units with daytime running lights (DRLs). As for the interior kit, all models feature push-start button but the base 2.0 E misses out on the keyless entry system. Elsewhere, all models are also equipped with the seven-inch touchscreen and Commander Control interface save for the entry-level variant.

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    Safety wise, the Thai-spec models appear well-equipped with DSC, EBD, traction control, Hill Launch Assist and an Emergency Signal System. The flagship diesel model one-ups the rest by adding on Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, a Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Smart City Brake Support.

    Also, the Mazda CX-3 is now assembled at the AutoAlliance (AAT) Plant in Rayong, Thailand – making said country the first nation to assemble the CX-3 outside of Japan. So while we wait for the local launch to take place, why not check out our review of Mazda’s HR-V rival here.

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  • Mazda to cap prices once tax takes effect

    Mazda to cap prices once tax takes effect

    The Mazda CX-3 SkyActiv sport-utility vehicle was launched yesterday for the domestic market. Mazda began making the CX-3 last month at AutoAlliance (Thailand), a joint venture with Ford Motor Co.

    Mazda Sales (Thailand) has vowed to cap retail prices for large passenger cars and pickup trucks that are subject to a new excise tax next year.

    President Hidesuke Takesue said the Japanese car maker would opt to control production costs and manage volume carefully , as the excise tax rates would be based on ex-factory prices, not retail.

    Mazda is also committed to subsidising the difference in amounts incurred by the excise tax.

    From 2016 on, vehicles sold in Thailand will be subject to a new excise tax based on carbon dioxide emissions, E85-gasohol compatibility and fuel efficiency rather than just engine size as before.

    The excise tax on eco-cars with CO2 emissions below 100 grammes per kilometre will be cut to 12-14% from 17%, but the 10% rate for hybrid vehicles will remain.

    The company estimates prices for its Mazda3, CX-5 sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and BT-50 Pro pickup truck will increase by 3-5% early next year once the new tax regime takes effect.

    “There are many factors in setting car prices, based not only on excise tax but also an import duty for some auto parts, local tax and value-added tax, so the company will take all factors into account before announcing retail prices,” Mr Takesue said.

    For the Mazda2 eco-car, the retail price will drop by roughly 20,000 baht next year with the new excise tax.

    Mazda posted sales of 29,641 vehicles in the January-October period, up 2.2% year-on-year.

    The company also gained a higher market share during the period, to 4.8% from 3.89%.

    Mazda2 eco-cars had a 49.6% share of total sales for the period, followed by the BT-50 (21.4%), the Mazda3 (19.6%), the CX-5 (9.3%) and other models.

    Mr Takesue expects sales to grow by 10.7% this year to 38,000 vehicles after falling 35.1% in 2014 to 34,326.

    In related news, the company yesterday introduced the CX-3 SkyActiv, which it started making last month at AutoAlliance (Thailand), a joint venture with Ford Motor Co.

    The Hiroshima-based parent firm has invested 800 million baht in production of the model to serve the local market and exports.

    The Mazda CX-3 is available in both 1.5-litre SkyActiv-D (diesel) and two-litre SkyActiv-G (petrol) engines, with prices ranging from 835,000 to 1.155 million baht (to remain unchanged next year).

    The Mazda CX-3 is the fourth model on the SkyActiv platform in the Thai market after the CX-5 SUV, the Mazda3 and the Mazda2.