Mazda CX-5 News in Malaysia

Mazda ended its financial year ending March 2024 (April 2023 to March 2024, FY2024) with an 11.8 percent increase in global sales, totaling 1,204,668 units. The growth is attributed to strong demand for Mazda cars in USA (up 24.6%), China (up 14.7%), Europe (up 12.5%). Sales in its domestic market Japan, however, dropped 2.8%. The Mazda CX-5 is the company’s best seller, contributing nearly a third of Mazda’s global sales. Sales of the CX-5 in FY2024 totaled 350,339 units (up 1.5%), followed by

Hans

May 2, 2024

In Malaysia, the gap between the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 is filled by the Mazda CX-30. Why isn’t there a Mazda CX-4? There exists a Mazda CX-4, but it’s a China-only model. The Mazda CX-4 was first introduced in 2016 but it was discontinued late last year. The Mazda CX-30 is also sold in China but it’s uncompetitive the salvo of Chinese battery EV (BEV) models coming onto the market. This Mazda Arata concept is developed in partnership with Mazda’s local partner Changan, and if its sloping roo

Hans

Apr 25, 2024

For some time now, there's been talk of Mazda embracing a more upscale direction, termed as "Mazda Premium." However, Mazda is careful not to align itself directly with the heavyweight players in the premium segment such as BMW, Mercedes, and Audi. Vinesh Bhindi, Mazda Australia’s managing director, clarified the company's stance to the Australian publication Wheels, highlighting their commitment to remain within the mainstream market. He said that while Mazda aims to elevate its offerings in te

Shaun

Mar 18, 2024

Japan's New Year was unfortunately rocked by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which resulted in loss of life, personal artefacts, and means of transportation. Disruptions in transport is an issue that weighs heavy for the residents of Noto Peninsula, given that more than half of them in the hardest-hit parts of the prefecture are over the age of 65. Masaaki Ishida, 88, is one of them. It's comes to little surprise then that he's grown attached to his Mazda CX-5, who he regards as "family and compa

Sanjay

Mar 11, 2024

The new 2024 Mazda CX-5 facelift has just been launched in Malaysia. Five variants of the refreshed SUV are available, with prices ranging from RM 144,469.20 before topping out at RM 192,060.40, and as before remains locally-assembled (CKD) in Kulim, Kedah. As is typical with such mid-life refreshes, there's a whole host of updates to its appearance, comfort features, as well as active safety. Most importantly, here's the price list in full, before we go into what's new. 2024 Mazda CX-5 facelift

Sanjay

Jan 29, 2024

It's no more a secret – we now have the confirmed launch date for the 2024 2024 Mazda CX-5 facelift facelift in Malaysia, and that's next Tuesday, 30-January 2024. Some dealers already have the model in stock – such as this PJ-based one we highlighted in a post earlier this week – so deliveries should begin as soon as possible for customers that have placed a booking. Granted, prices for the model aren't out yet, though its safe to expect the typical bump that stems from added equipment and refr

Sanjay

Jan 26, 2024

The facelifted 2024 Mazda CX-5 is set to make its debut in Malaysia as it arrives at local dealerships. Details regarding prices and specifications are pending until the official launch. Powertrain options are expected to be carried over from the outgoing model. Mazda offers a rather extensive list of engines with the CX-5, including two naturally-aspirated petrol engines, a turbocharged petrol engine, and a turbodiesel unit. Sitting at the top of the CX-5 lineup is the turbocharged 2.5-litre pe

Shaun

Jan 24, 2024

Mazda has released its results for the first half of the FY2024, ending March 31, 2024, covering the period from April 1 to September 30, 2023. Global sales of Mazda vehicles grew 20 percent to hit 616,000 units. Despite the threat of high inflation and high energy prices, Mazda recorded its best-ever first-half year profit. Net sales were up 41 percent to 2.317 trillion Yen, while operating income was up 135 percent, to 129.6 billion Yen. Continued supply chain disruptions, including a typhoon

Hans

Nov 8, 2023

According to the latest sales data published by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA), Vietnam’s equivalent of the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), the best-selling car in September 2023 is the Mazda CX-5. The CX-5 maintained its top spot from August when it topped the sales chart for the first time. With 2,023 units (coincidence?) sold in September, the CX-5 is a favourite among Vietnamese buyers, selling nearly 3x more than the Honda CR-V and grabbing nearly 50% marke

CY Foong

Oct 16, 2023

Those waiting for the Mazda CX-5 facelift need to wait a little bit longer, as brand custodians Bermaz have mentioned that 'new facelifts' are only coming in next year, in a recent interview with BFM 89.9. Dato Francis Lee, the CEO of Bermaz Auto Berhad, told the radio: "Going forward we have other car launches, which is not significant," implying that there will be no important launches like a new CX-5 happening this year. Lee went on to say that facelift models will only be launched in 2024. "

Sanjay

Jul 28, 2023