Bermaz Motor launched 2020 Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda cars in Malaysia, has officially launched the new CX-30 in the country, with two petrol (2.0G and 2.0G High) and one diesel (1.8D High) engine options. All three are fully-imported CBU variants. With a starting price of RM 143k, the CX-30 slots between CX-3 and CX-5 in the brand’s SUV line-up.

Talking about new CX-30 specs, the 2.0G trim gets auto-levelling LED headlamps, 16-inch alloys, black cladding throughout the exterior for SUV-like look, integrated rear spoiler, wrap-around tail lamps with striking LEDs on the outside. While on the inside, it gets silver dash trim, fabric upholstery, manual air conditioning system, keyless start, manually-operated front seats and a heads-up display with windshield projection function.

Additionally, it gets i-Stop idling technology along with a reverse camera, an 8.8-inch display Mazda Connect infotainment system with Commander Control, eight speakers and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.

The higher-end variants, including the 2.0G High and the 1.8D High, get additional features like auto high beam function, keyless entry, powered sunroof and tailgate, four front and six rear parking sensors and a larger set of alloy wheels that measure 18 inches in diameter. Not just these, they are equipped with a 10-way adjustable powered driver seat with memory function, paddle shifters, dual-zone climate control, and leather upholstery.

Under the hood, the petrol variants get a 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine that pumps out a max power of 165 PS at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm, mated to a SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed auto transmission. This setup is capable of taking the SUV to a top speed of 196 Kmph. According to Mazda, it consumes 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 Km.

For diesel, the engine duty is done by a 1.8-litre SkyActiv-D turbocharged four-cylinder engine that churns out 115 PS of power at 4,000 rpm and 270 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,700 rpm, mated to the same SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed auto transmission as the petrol variants. Its top speed is rated at 183 kmph, while it is said to consume 4.9 litres of fuel per 100 Km. Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus is standard across the range.

On the safety front, advanced driver assistance features included on the High variants are High Beam Control, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Adaptive Front-lighting System, Smart City Brake Support and Blind Spot Monitoring System.

Other than these, the standard ones are ABS, EBD, DSC, Hill Launch Assist, Brake Assist, Traction Control, Electronic Parking Brake with an auto-hold feature, ISOFIX child seat anchors and seven airbags - driver’s knee, side, curtain and front.

Available in eight colours, the new CX-30 price starts at RM 143,059 (OTR without insurance) and comes with 5-year free maintenance and 5-year/100,000 Km Mazda warranty.

Available new CX-30 colors are:

Titanium Flash, Sonic Silver, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Soul Red Crystal, Polymetal Grey Metallic and Snowflake White Pearl.

Mazda CX-30 price in Malaysia (all prices mentioned below are OTR without insurance):

• Mazda CX-30 2.0G - RM 143,059
• Mazda CX-30 2.0G High - RM 164,059
• Mazda CX-30 1.8D High - RM 172,943

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