2017 Mazda CX-5

[vr2turbo]

Motor Image stupid.. even Mazda can enter market with reasonable pricing.. but Subaru pricing is crazy. Other countries Subaru pricing same or cheaper than Mazda. Only here its so amazing.

Only lately they have reduce price because of CKD units but for i and i-P models only. XT still CBU that is why expensive, MY tax loh......
Nowadays slightly more XV and forester on the road as they drop price further for 2016 models....

 

[ixeo]

Only lately they have reduce price because of CKD units but for i and i-P models only. XT still CBU that is why expensive, MY tax loh......
Nowadays slightly more XV and forester on the road as they drop price further for 2016 models....

I thought price was low due to 2016 stock? Don't think their pricing is competitive -at all-. Its the leftovers that nobody buy due to ridiculous pricing that's why can sell "cheap".

The Russ Swift XV, 89k for 2 y/o car (2014) sold in 2016..that's somewhat "cheap" since they give full 5 year warranty from registration.

I kinda like the XV, if only it had a turbocharged 1.6L or 2L.

 

[6UE5t]

That is why I say your are still not uncle enough, see later years then how.....hhahahhahhaha
BTW if go into forests or rough terrains or thru floods is better you get a 4x4.....

Hmm I don't think it's about the age for me, but about the purpose of the car which like I said, I see no purpose to own an SUV. There are other types of cars that can cover all my requirements other than SUV. To me 4x4 & SUV is in the same category so if you split them, then SUV is even more useless for me! Only if you often have to go thru rather rough roads or high risk of floods then go for SUV otherwise no use.

 

[vr2turbo]

I thought price was low due to 2016 stock? Don't think their pricing is competitive -at all-. Its the leftovers that nobody buy due to ridiculous pricing that's why can sell "cheap".

The Russ Swift XV, 89k for 2 y/o car (2014) sold in 2016..that's somewhat "cheap" since they give full 5 year warranty from registration.

I kinda like the XV, if only it had a turbocharged 1.6L or 2L.

Nope, actual forester price for i-P model was RM169k, X-Trail and CX-5 was around RM140k in Mid 2016, then Subaru give discount RM29k to meet RM140k price.
Now 2016 model further discount to around RM130k, i model below RM120k, XV around RM109k I think

 

[ixeo]

Nope, actual forester price for i-P model was RM169k, X-Trail and CX-5 was around RM140k in Mid 2016, then Subaru give discount RM29k to meet RM140k price.
Now 2016 model further discount to around RM130k, i model below RM120k, XV around RM109k I think

I don't understand how Subaru price their products. They seem to think their products are worth a premium in this market, where Subaru actually don't have any market advantage. Symmetrical all wheel drive? Sorry doesn't snow here.

Even their "full spec" on the XV is still pathetic. Only 3 air bags?

How you feel after driving your Forester? The increase ride height & visibility nice? I can't wait for the new CX-5 come out, so I can go kay poh. But with the 2L engine, don't think I'll consider it. Even my boat is more powerful.

 

[vr2turbo]

I don't understand how Subaru price their products. They seem to think their products are worth a premium in this market, where Subaru actually don't have any market advantage. Symmetrical all wheel drive? Sorry doesn't snow here.

Even their "full spec" on the XV is still pathetic. Only 3 air bags?

How you feel after driving your Forester? The increase ride height & visibility nice? I can't wait for the new CX-5 come out, so I can go kay poh. But with the 2L engine, don't think I'll consider it. Even my boat is more powerful.

My wife after testing X-Trail, CX-5 then forester fell for the forester. More comfort. she just felt better in the forester, even the driving. For the rear, visibility also better as door window is larger. CX-5 due to body shape have smaller window. My family all giants.....hhahahhaha
Different people have different priorities so not all will be the same......

 

[Izso]

ixeo : I don't care about AWD or RWD or FWD in a SUV. I only care about comfort, handling and how it drives. And I don't care for the CX5 2.0 at all. Gonna drive it to SGP next month so I'll report on FC later.

 

[ixeo]

Comfort, handling, and how it drives..in that order.. sounds like you need a Mercedes..

 

[Izso]

Comfort, handling, and how it drives..in that order.. sounds like you need a Mercedes..

if you're talking about the GLx series of Mercs, they aren't that comfy. Even then gargantuan GLS. But give me the new E-class over any luxury brand available in M'sia anyday.

 

[marsha1l_v6]

what about volkswagen tiguan? the new Tiguan

 

[Izso]

what about volkswagen tiguan? the new Tiguan

Eh eh.. I tested the new Tiguan recently, it looks brilliant and drives pretty well. But the rear seats are horrid.

 

[marsha1l_v6]

Eh eh.. I tested the new Tiguan recently, it looks brilliant and drives pretty well. But the rear seats are horrid.

waiting for it to popup in mall for showcase . Then can sit inside see and feel.

quite suprise for it to be in less than 180kish price range. All the goodies looks nice.

so driving experience not bad for 1.4tsi eh?

 

[ixeo]

Test drove the CX-5 today. The interior feels dated (versus the Mazda 3). Power is meh. But it does handle very car like. I enjoy the high visibility. My boat has more power per kg. Meh.

 

[vr2turbo]

Test drove the CX-5 today. The interior feels dated (versus the Mazda 3). Power is meh. But it does handle very car like. I enjoy the high visibility. My boat has more power per kg. Meh.

Try X-Trial and Forester also.....

 

[cvkit17]

Test drove the CX-5 today. The interior feels dated (versus the Mazda 3). Power is meh. But it does handle very car like. I enjoy the high visibility. My boat has more power per kg. Meh.

which variant?

The 2.5L petrol variant is quite powderphul...

 

[Izso]

waiting for it to popup in mall for showcase . Then can sit inside see and feel.

quite suprise for it to be in less than 180kish price range. All the goodies looks nice.

so driving experience not bad for 1.4tsi eh?

It doesn't have the supercharger anymore. I think it's a pure turbo 1.4 now. It drives like a turbo car too - uphill the lag is crazy bad. But i think it's my own fault since I'm not used to driving it and it wasn't my car so didn't dare to floor it.

Test drove the CX-5 today. The interior feels dated (versus the Mazda 3). Power is meh. But it does handle very car like. I enjoy the high visibility. My boat has more power per kg. Meh.

2.0 is meh right? MEHHHHHH.. hahaha.. the diesel is woah momma

 

[Zeroshift]

Test drove the tiguan yesterday also, the lag in turbo and DSG is really bad. CX-5 does drive better, but personally i feel the Forester does drive surprisingly well, i didnt expect the 2 liter AWD perform pretty good at low-end.

 

[CLS78]

buy car according to your capability in terms of financial & your needs...do not buy car according to the latest trend or current lifestyle situations...cos if you do buy car because of this....the problems will start from the first day you bought it!...In Malaysia, no point buying the fastest car in the market cos....when you are in School areas....you still cannot go more than 30km/h regardless of your car's powewr

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

buy car according to your capability in terms of financial & your needs...do not buy car according to the latest trend or current lifestyle situations...cos if you do buy car because of this....the problems will start from the first day you bought it!...In Malaysia, no point buying the fastest car in the market cos....when you are in School areas....you still cannot go more than 30km/h regardless of your car's powewr

but power and torque much needed to overtake plenty of idiot daydreaming driver on major road and highways

 

[sweelt]

but power and torque much needed to overtake plenty of idiot daydreaming driver on major road and highways

day dreaming + on hp while driving.

 

[vr2turbo]

day dreaming + on hp while driving.

Nowadays mostly on hp, saw so many already......

 

[ixeo]

buy car according to your capability in terms of financial & your needs...do not buy car according to the latest trend or current lifestyle situations...cos if you do buy car because of this....the problems will start from the first day you bought it!...In Malaysia, no point buying the fastest car in the market cos....when you are in School areas....you still cannot go more than 30km/h regardless of your car's powewr

It's not how fast you can go. It's how fast you can get from 0km/h to 30km/h
hahahaha.

Flooring my pedal from 0km/h to 80km/h which is the speed limit, is still fun cause i get to 80km/h very fast.