IMHO Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Releasing in Thailand November 10th: Slogan: "See the world in new angle" (sic) Launch micro site: www.mazdaseenewangle.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 "Seen e Wangle, thar lad?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 This model has gotten great international auto- press reviews. One of my favorite YT auto reviewers, Alex On Autos, has named the CX-3 his favorite SUV in its class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'd probably have considered it. But it only has 160 cm ground clearance and quite small in the back. Others in it's class have up to 200 cm ground clearance, which is important for flooded Bangkok roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Test drove it a couple of months back when we were making the product information guideline for the dealers. Have to say, pretty much the best small crossover I have driven in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'd probably have considered it. But it only has 160 cm ground clearance and quite small in the back. Others in it's class have up to 200 cm ground clearance, which is important for flooded Bangkok roads. Keep in mind ground clearance does not = wading depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmike Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm sure DavisH really means 16cm and 20cm ground clearance ... 160cm would almost be head height ... Sent by carrier pigeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm sure DavisH really means 16cm and 20cm ground clearance ... 160cm would almost be head height ... Sent by carrier pigeon No, no, no. He obviously meant 160mm, not 16cm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Its a stunning car, very good build quality, tho a little small when compared to HRV.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just had confirmation from a Mazda contact, no AWD on the Thai lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just had confirmation from a Mazda contact, no AWD on the Thai lineup Yeah, that was always expected, unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Just had confirmation from a Mazda contact, no AWD on the Thai lineup No that big a deal...not seen much snow or black ice in Thailand. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 There's Black Canyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'm sure DavisH really means 16cm and 20cm ground clearance ... 160cm would almost be head height ... Sent by carrier pigeon No, no, no. He obviously meant 160mm, not 16cm! Yeah that's it...my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'd probably have considered it. But it only has 160 cm ground clearance and quite small in the back. Others in it's class have up to 200 cm ground clearance, which is important for flooded Bangkok roads. Keep in mind ground clearance does not = wading depth. That's true...but it would have to be at least it's ground clearance. I don't even know wading depth would be well publicized for these vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The CX3 is simply a Mazda 2 that's been lifted a bit. I'm sure it's a fine car but an SUV it ain't. All this talk of wading depth etc is a waste of time. The only off-roading it's capable of is finding a parking space in a 'makeshift' car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Just had confirmation from a Mazda contact, no AWD on the Thai lineupNo that big a deal...not seen much snow or black ice in Thailand. ? Sure but there are a lot of unsurfaced roads where AWD could be very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triffid Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This model has gotten great international auto- press reviews. One of my favorite YT auto reviewers, Alex On Autos, has named the CX-3 his favorite SUV in its class. Which are the suv s in its class - with ok maintenance facilities in Chiangmai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triffid Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Nothing on Mazda, Thailand website about this. Is this a sure thing or a speculation about release date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 This model has gotten great international auto- press reviews. One of my favorite YT auto reviewers, Alex On Autos, has named the CX-3 his favorite SUV in its class. Which are the suv s in its class - with ok maintenance facilities in Chiangmai? In it's class: Nissan Juke Ford Ecosport Honda BR-V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Nothing on Mazda, Thailand website about this. Is this a sure thing or a speculation about release date? It's a sure thing. Again, heres the launch micro site link: http://www.mazdaseenewangle.com/ Edited November 7, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 The CX3 is simply a Mazda 2 that's been lifted a bit. I'm sure it's a fine car but an SUV it ain't. All this talk of wading depth etc is a waste of time. The only off-roading it's capable of is finding a parking space in a 'makeshift' car park. Well the issue isn't insignificant as most people buying this car will be living in cities such as Bangkok. I have to drive on Changwattana everyday and it floods badly at times in the wet season. My colleagues toyota corolla decided it wanted to make like a boat last wet season and 'float' down the road during a rainstorm. Every cm counts I reckon. Better to get a ranger and be done with the issue:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br12stol Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Could be interesting if it has the 163 HP Engine from the 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 This model has gotten great international auto- press reviews. One of my favorite YT auto reviewers, Alex On Autos, has named the CX-3 his favorite SUV in its class. Which are the suv s in its class - with ok maintenance facilities in Chiangmai? In it's class: Nissan Juke Ford Ecosport Honda BR-V Honda HRV too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Just had confirmation from a Mazda contact, no AWD on the Thai lineupNo that big a deal...not seen much snow or black ice in Thailand. ?Sure but there are a lot of unsurfaced roads where AWD could be very useful. It's useful, just not essential. I've driven on dry and wet unpaved gravel and dirt secondary roads all around Thailand without it and never been stranded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 This model has gotten great international auto- press reviews. One of my favorite YT auto reviewers, Alex On Autos, has named the CX-3 his favorite SUV in its class. Which are the suv s in its class - with ok maintenance facilities in Chiangmai? In it's class: Nissan Juke Ford Ecosport Honda BR-V Honda HRV too. Let's see what pricing is like first... the top-spec HR-V at 1.05M Baht really is in a class all by itself right now.. If we get a 2.0L gasoline version of the CX-3, then yes - if we only get Skyactiv 1.5's then most likely, no, the HR-V will continue to be positioned off-centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Just had confirmation from a Mazda contact, no AWD on the Thai lineupNo that big a deal...not seen much snow or black ice in Thailand. ?Sure but there are a lot of unsurfaced roads where AWD could be very useful. It's useful, just not essential. I've driven on dry and wet unpaved gravel and dirt secondary roads all around Thailand without it and never been stranded. Everyone's milage varies of course. I have land that you simply can't visit for ~4 months a year if you don't have 4 wheels powered. A 4WD Ecosport, Juke, or CX-3 would make the journey though. Edited November 8, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 This model has gotten great international auto- press reviews. One of my favorite YT auto reviewers, Alex On Autos, has named the CX-3 his favorite SUV in its class. Which are the suv s in its class - with ok maintenance facilities in Chiangmai? In it's class: Nissan Juke Ford Ecosport Honda BR-V Honda HRV too. hardly. Those 3 are shaky plastic toys HRV is a compact quality crossover with way more safety/technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br12stol Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Other Markets seem to have 1.5 Diesel and 2.0 Petrol, albeit detuned to 150 bhp, could be a pocket rocket with the 160 bhp motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Some details now coming through for the Thai spec models. Prices: 2.0E: 835K 2.0C: 910K 2.0S: 975K 2.0SP: 1.045M 1.5XDL: 1.155M All versions are 6 speed automatic. Engines: 2.0L Skyactiv-G makes 156HP / 203Nm, with a claimed FE of 16.4 KM/L 1.5L Skyactiv-D makes 105HP / 270Nm, with a claimed FE of 23.3 KM/L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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