Berjaya Auto is expected to launch the locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda 3 in 1.5 and 2.0 litre forms in October (pushed forward from initial Q3 forecast), according to an AmResearch report (see after jump).
The report adds that pricing for the CKD C-segment sedan could potentially be RM10k-15k lower for the 2.0 litre (which costs RM139k in CBU form), while a future CKD-only 1.5 litre “can be priced within a B-segment’s price range i.e. sub-RM90k.” As a reference, the prev gen 1.6 CKD sedan was priced at about RM99k.
The same report mentions a yet-to-be-unveiled “high-volume B-segment SUV” called the CX-3 and a new CX-5 variant in the pipeline – both forecasted for FY16.
The CKD Mazda 6 is forecasted to launch in 4QFY15, and the report estimates output at 250 units per month and export (Thailand) at 4,000 units per annum from its introduction.
The CKD Mazda 6 is forecasted to launch in 4QFY15, and the report estimates output at 250 units per month and export (Thailand) at 4,000 units per annum from its introduction.
This CKD programme is forecasted to bring about a price reduction of up to RM20k, says the report. The CBU Mazda 6 currently costs between RM159k and 194k.
We’re not done yet – our Mazda 2 (Hazumi concept pictured below), which has been forecast to arrive by the end of this year, is set to come fully imported from Thailand. It’s likely to have a 1.5 litre engine – but that means it won’t qualify for the Thai Eco Car scheme.
http://paultan.org/2014/04/10/mazda-3-ckd-1-5/
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