2019 All new Mazda 3

[Cheefarn]

 

Dear GOD Almighty,please do not make this beauty as a Grab/Go-Jek or any PHD vehicle.it's too gorgeous and frankly,it's a sin. Thank you GOD.

Do you have something against phv drivers?! For me i would want the new Mazda 3 to be one of phv favorite. Why? Becos of volume. If u have tons of them on the road, parts will be cheaper and plentiful.

 

And if there are plentiful on the road, used car dealers will have less excuses to resell them at a premium in the name of rare vehicle.

 

And as a phv, many people will be able to enjoy the car instead of a selected owners of these cars.

 

And it will be a great test env for Mazda to see how rugged and reliable their cars can be.

 

I mean not many cars, esp b n b cars can handle up to 90000km per year, usage of cheap and wrong specs engine oil and other consumables and still be able to run, and overall neglected state of maintenance in the name of low maint cost.

 

And we would also know if the new mazda 3 can handle the kind of drive it like you stole it kind of driving style.

 

So pls have a correct mindset and stop being selfish

[Victor68]

You can paint your car with special color or aďd modifications so that it is different from the rest on the road lah. For me, value for money and cheap to maintain are key. Why care so much whoelse owns it.

[Gabdat]

Do you have something against phv drivers?! For me i would want the new Mazda 3 to be one of phv favorite. Why? Becos of volume. If u have tons of them on the road, parts will be cheaper and plentiful.

 

And if there are plentiful on the road, used car dealers will have less excuses to resell them at a premium in the name of rare vehicle.

 

And as a phv, many people will be able to enjoy the car instead of a selected owners of these cars.

 

And it will be a great test env for Mazda to see how rugged and reliable their cars can be.

 

I mean not many cars, esp b n b cars can handle up to 90000km per year, usage of cheap and wrong specs engine oil and other consumables and still be able to run, and overall neglected state of maintenance in the name of low maint cost.

 

And we would also know if the new mazda 3 can handle the kind of drive it like you stole it kind of driving style.

 

So pls have a correct mindset and stop being selfish

mmmm..im a Grab driver myself.so guess it's ok to be selfish against myself.no?and my conscience are clear.it's just an opinion.like you entitled to brand me..a Grab driver..for being selfish.

[RogerNg_185295]

Show proof that you a PHV driver

mmmm..im a Grab driver myself.so guess it's ok to be selfish against myself.no?and my conscience are clear.it's just an opinion.like you entitled to brand me..a Grab driver..for being selfish.

 

[Gabdat]

Show proof that you a PHV driver

buddy,it's getting out of hand.cheer up mate!it's just a forum...not an interrogation room.

[DK3410]

Some interesting facts :

 

The skyactiv x engine will come with a supercharger, but it's intended for sustaining the high compression ratio rather than performance oriented. So technically it's force induction engine.

 

Since no 1.5 engine, TEK may end up reusing the current skyactiv G when bringing in a Cat A variant

 

A few other differences:

 

The new Mazda 3 will feature Torsion Beam suspension at the rear instead of the Multi-Links used in the current model. Will have to see how that affects handling and ride characteristics.

 

Chances are, given the current pricing strategy employed by TEK, they will most likely only bring in the lower trims that have next to no active safety features, reserving these for the more "premium" cars like the CX-5, CX-9 and the Mazda 6.

 

If you look at the current Mazda 3 model being sold in Australia, the Mazda 3 SP25 Astina essentially has all the safety features comparable to a top-trim Mazda 6 Atenza. Heck, it even has the 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine!

 

We Singaporeans really is carrot siah...

[DACH]

A few other differences:

 

The new Mazda 3 will feature Torsion Beam suspension at the rear instead of the Multi-Links used in the current model. Will have to see how that affects handling and ride characteristics.

 

Chances are, given the current pricing strategy employed by TEK, they will most likely only bring in the lower trims that have next to no active safety features, reserving these for the more "premium" cars like the CX-5, CX-9 and the Mazda 6.

 

If you look at the current Mazda 3 model being sold in Australia, the Mazda 3 SP25 Astina essentially has all the safety features comparable to a top-trim Mazda 6 Atenza. Heck, it even has the 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine!

 

We Singaporeans really is carrot siah...

 

Blame on our silly tax structure. 

[assiak71]

Will 2019 mazda 3 1.5L be ves neutral? If so could it be cheaper than current mazda 3?

[DK3410]

Will 2019 mazda 3 1.5L be ves neutral? If so could it be cheaper than current mazda 3?

 

The 2019 Mazda 3 1.5L will likely still use the current-gen Skyactiv-G 1.5L shared with the current model.

 

So no, unlikely it will be VES band B.

 

Test-drove the Mz3 recently (wifey thinking of one for her own use). While the noise insulation and interior aren't Mz6 level (duh, totally different category), the engine is surprisingly eager to please for the small displacement. Fun to drive factor definitely still there, even though it isn't very fast. Cornering feel is quite similar to the Mz6 though slight body roll when going hard at round-about presumably because of the lighter chassis.

 

All in all a good-looking family sedan, with decent acceleration and fun factor.

Edited December 5, 2018 by DK3410

[Ceecookie]

(Duplicate post)

Edited December 5, 2018 by Ceecookie

[Sdf4786k]

The 2019 Mazda 3 1.5L will likely still use the current-gen Skyactiv-G 1.5L shared with the current model.

 

So no, unlikely it will be VES band B.

 

Test-drove the Mz3 recently (wifey thinking of one for her own use). While the noise insulation and interior aren't Mz6 level (duh, totally different category), the engine is surprisingly eager to please for the small displacement. Fun to drive factor definitely still there, even though it isn't very fast. Cornering feel is quite similar to the Mz6 though slight body roll when going hard at round-about presumably because of the lighter chassis.

 

All in all a good-looking family sedan, with decent acceleration and fun factor.

I would imagine that it will be band neutral due to the technology driven combustion in 1.5 or 2.0 guise

[DK3410]

I would imagine that it will be band neutral due to the technology driven combustion in 1.5 or 2.0 guise

 

Unfortunately, from what I've been reading on the internet, the Skyactiv-X will be released in a 2.0L version with a mild-hybrid system.

 

They did mention that the new model will still be available with the existing Skyactiv-G (current-gen) 1.5L, 2.0L and 2.5L (we won't be getting the 2.5 here in SG, don't worry).

 

So really, more changes than a mere facelift (AWD, suspension changes, etc), but not quite enough to say it's a totally new car, unless you're getting the one with Skyactiv-X.

[MQX87511]

 

 

Mazda forecasts an output of around 190 horsepower with 170 lb-ft (230Nm) of peak torque from the 2.0-liter version. That puts it well above today’s 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G that delivers 155hp and 150 lb-ft (203Nm) and on par with the bigger 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G with 184hp and 185 lb-ft (250Nm). The difference here is that Mazda is targeting at least a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and up to 25 percent less carbon dioxide emissions over the current Skyactive G engines.

 

 

 

 

Wah! seriously surprised Mazda Technology, 2.0L NA can produce 190hp and 20% improvement of Fuel economy, 25% less canon dioxide emissions  

Edited December 6, 2018 by MQX87511

[Ceecookie]

Wah! seriously surprised Mazda Technology, 2.0L NA can produce 190hp and 20% improvement of Fuel economy, 25% less canon dioxide emissions  

 

This is because of the 16:1 compression ratio (up from 13:1 from G engine) that the new engine is running, and the fact it's equipped with a supercharger.

 

Will be interesting to see its powerband, whether the peak torque comes on at 4000rpm (typical for NA) or around 1500-2X00rpm (typical of forced induction) 

[Hondafit1881]

Hi, does anyone know if Mazda 6 (2018) model can install Apple Play android software?

[DK3410]

Hi, does anyone know if Mazda 6 (2018) model can install Apple Play android software?

 

Not yet.

 

But heard from my sales agent at TEK that they will be offering the upgrade to existing Mazda 6 owners "soon", for a fee.

[Hondafit1881]

Not yet.

 

But heard from my sales agent at TEK that they will be offering the upgrade to existing Mazda 6 owners "soon", for a fee.

Ok tks for ur info.

[DK3410]

Wah! seriously surprised Mazda Technology, 2.0L NA can produce 190hp and 20% improvement of Fuel economy, 25% less canon dioxide emissions  

 

Nothing really surprising. Mazda has been awarded most efficient petrol engine of the year for, IIRC 2 years running now.

 

When you raise the compression ratio, you increase the amount of work you can derive per combustion stroke, improving the thermal efficiency of your engine. However, high compression engines need to be well-engineered so you don't get premature ignition (knock), or cause premature wear on your key components from the high pressures generated.

 

This is why diesels are expensive to buy and expensive to maintain (beyond the tax), because there are highly sensitive components working in hellish environments in there. They do deliver outstanding low-rpm torque and good fuel economy however.

 

The new SPCCI Skyactiv-X is an example of what clever engineering can do to basically squeeze as much useful work for every drop of petrol injected into the engine. Bear in mind though, that compression ignition petrol engines aren't a new concept if you Wiki it. Other car manufacturers (including the once-big GM) have dabbled with it before, but with Skyactiv-X, Mazda will probably be the first with one in a commercial production engine instead of just a prototype.

 

Also, the key benefit of the Skyactiv-X is also reduced production of NOX (nitrous oxides) which is what kills people prematurely and is the main pollutant behind the VAG (Volkswagen-Audi-Skoda) dieselgate scandal. This is DESPITE the lean burn, which typically raises NOX production. So yes, very clever engineering indeed.