Owner Review: The perfect choice during tax holiday - Purchasing my Mazda CX-5

Basic information

2020 Mazda CX-5 2.0 High

Reasons why I bought this car

1. 5 years or 100k km warranty, free maintenance, parts and labor.

2. High rebates/discount during tax holiday it's my consideration to purchase this car.

3. During and after-sales service reputation.

Car selection process

• I had a budget of RM160,000.

• Models that I have considered include: 2020 Honda CRV & Proton X70

• Reasons why I chose this car:

As mentioned, 6 years of free maintenance & warranty offered by Mazda Malaysia, the reason I'm choosing this car because it's still running with a conventional automatic gearbox. And also purchased during the tax holiday which makes the car price within my monthly commitment. 

For a personal family ride where my kids are growing up and providing them with comfort while travelling especially on long-distance trips.

User experience

• I have already done 3000 km.

So far so good since I got this car for 2 months and just clock 3k+ km the odometer my family really enjoy the ride. 

Pros of my car

1. Efficient fuel consumption

2.The car come with the G-Vectoring Control (GVC) the  technology to  maximizing the car's given performance to make driving a more intimate experience and Handling is responsive and enjoyable, and the steady, compliant ride is among the best in this class

3. Good interior quality. It comes with soft-touch dashboard & all door trims

4. NVH level can be considered good.

5. One of the best SUV in their size for a small family 2 adults and 2 kids

6. Spacious cargo capacity for storage

7. Multifunction Commander Control Infotainment System easiest way to control the navigation, audio and reply the text messaging connected via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay

Cons of my car

1. Limited i-active technology selection for the 2.0 model

2. Should offer a Nappa leather seat instead of normal leather or given the selection to choose (of course with extra cost)

3. The Sky-tint come together with the extra cost its not good enough to prevent heat and I have to remove the film and re-tinted with better quality film in the market. 

Ratings

Total Score: 5

Performance: 4

Quality & Features: 5

Space: 5

Ride Comfort: 5

Fuel Economy: 5

Price & Cost: 5

Summary

The Mazda CX-5 offers a high-quality interior, good handling, and an intuitive tech interface and a competitive price, but overall it's an outstanding vehicle in its class.