Mazda 8 Will Be Launch Tomorrow At Mid Valley Shopping Centre!!

Looks like not only Proton will launch a new car within the next 48 hours; Bermaz Motor Sdn. Bhd. through its official importer Prima Merdu will also launch the new Mazda 8 tomorrow 8th of July 2010. The launching will be held at Mid Valley shopping centre tomorrow morning. The indication introductory price will be RM 195,000.00 OTR. Shown below are some of the specs being offered here in Malaysia.

Engine                            : MZR In-Line 4 Cylinder, DOHC 16Valve S-VT & VIS

Displacement                   : 2260 cc

Max Output(PS/rpm)EEC     : 163PS/6500rpm

Max Torque(kg-m/rpm)EEC : 20.7kg-m/3500rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity            : 68.5Litre

Chassis                            : Mazda Geometric Motion Absorption (MAGMA)

Suspension (Front)             : McPherson Struts

                 (Rear)             : Multi Link

Steering                            : EHPHAS Rack & Pinion

Turning Radius                   : 5.7m

Brakes                              : Front & Rear Ventilated Disc

Transmission                     :Activematic 5 speed

Dimension                         : 4860mm (L)x 1850mm(W)x 1685mm(H)

Wheelbase                        : 2950mm

Kerb Weight                      : 1780kg

Seating Capacity                : 8

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution(EBD),

Brake Assist System(BA)

Leather Upholstery

Driver Power Seat

2nd Row Super Relax Captain Seats w/ seat cushion tilt mechanism, Adjustable Ottoman, Armrest & Head restraint w/ a Swing Function

Smart Keyless

3 Dimension Black Out Panel Meter Set

Leather Steering Wheel

Leather Shift Knob

Instrument Panel Indirect Illumination

2nd Row Karakuri Seat w/ Separated Long-slide & Passenger-side Slide (left) Mechanism

Split Foldable 3rd Row Seat w/ Power Reversion Seatbacks

Air Conditioner, 3-Zone (Driver, Front Passenger & Rear Seat) Fully Auto Air Conditioner w/ Pollen Air Filter & Ion Generation System

Power Central Door Lock

External Air Thermometer

With this attractive price, looks like the well establish name like Honda Odyssey sold by Honda Malaysia will give a good run for their money in order attract the buyers here in Malaysia. Looks like consumers in Malaysia are being spoilt with choices which is a good indication how the auto industry in Malaysia has seen a positive outlook. I will cover the launch for the Mazda 8 tomorrow. Stay tune for more updates!!!