Locally Assembed Mazda CX8 on the Cards

THOSE desirous of a more upmarket MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) for the family but find the Toyota Alphard and its respective variants a bit too common, Bermaz might just have the right premium model to capture your imagination.

This is the Mazda CX8 that would be locally assembled this year to present itself as a more attractive alternative in the premium MPV market. It would come as a six-seater with premium seating arrangements or a seven-seater with the middle row being a three-seater design.

Engine options are either the 2.5-litre petrol or 2.2-litre diesel with sufficient oomph and punch to live up to its quality image. By being a locally assembled model, the CX8 is expected to be priced in the RM200,000 range to give it a highly competitive edge.