Mazda CX3 1.5 [Genting Hill Climb] - Surprisingly Fun SUV, Great Alternative Vehicle

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Жыл бұрын

I had my doubts as to whether this configuration of SUV would work - a 1.5 liter engine, albeit the same SKYACTIV engine that is also found on the Mazda 2, would work on Genting.
It does a good job whilst on normal city driving and also does well on intercity driving if you are not in too much of a hurry.
I really did not expect too much from it on the mountain road, but to my pleasant surprise, it really came alive, and gave a good account of itself.
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@loike31 Жыл бұрын

It's come to the point where one would not consider buying a car without first waiting for this man's hill climb in it! Keep on rolling sir!

@kennedypoi503 Жыл бұрын

ys, try a small family car to compliment a larger one like a cx8. A friend bought a CX8 upon arrival in Melbourne last year, but upon collection of his cx8 ,he placed another order in a cx3 manual to compliment the cx8 which turned out to be his wives family bus to travel her 3 children!. I've driven the Cx3 heaps, but it's too small for my passengers, hence the focus on cx5,cx8,6 for the job.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

There is one CX for every need.

@AdamBakar84 Жыл бұрын

thats me🙋🏾‍♂️.. city 2020 hill climb 2nd part video convince me.. enough power.. low nvh.. n better practicality then competitor..

@Seramics Жыл бұрын

Its a must.

@Naxxn Жыл бұрын

I was deciding between the Mazda CX3 1.5, Honda City RS, and the Proton X50 - all new cars priced below RM 110k. After watching this video, I immediately called the sales associate to book the CX3. Thank you, YS!

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Excellent choice.

@yslee1401 Жыл бұрын

Very poor rear suspension setup though

@Naxxn Жыл бұрын

@@yslee1401 seems alright to me

@sutheshsidhu7227 Жыл бұрын

You are ok with the 2 airbags?

@AmbeChannel Ай бұрын

haha.. very true bro.... but it was little bit different to me.. i just mistakenly book for Mazda CX3.. but when watching this video.. my thought changed 180 degree.. haha.. now exited waiting for the car delivery.. haha

@trublad 9 ай бұрын

I have a 1.5L…got in January and you are 💯 correct. The car is super fun to drive. Haven’t had the chance to experiment with it on country/mountain roads like you have. Can’t wait! Great review as always. You are indeed a talented driver.

@YSKhongDriving 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments.

@razifabdlatif312 7 ай бұрын

22:59

@smohonk 9 ай бұрын

This is the best review of the CX-3 that i have seen yet! Excellent driving and even more importantly you seem to understand what these kind of cars are all about.

@YSKhongDriving 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@this.alanckl Жыл бұрын

Bought this car in march. Love the car ❤

@markh9929 Жыл бұрын

Another great Genting run YS. The Mazda platform does appear to be particularly suited when used on Genting. Great car but an even greater driver. Stay well.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, nice to hear from you.

@hledu Жыл бұрын

Wow, never had the idea of driving my 2 liters Skyactiv G CX3 like this ! But it's fun to think it's possible! Anyway, got it for three years now and it's a very pleasant and fun vehicle to drive (at normal speeds 🙂). Far more personality than most SUV on the market.

@Cxs1a3 Жыл бұрын

crap handling

@harvard_lee Жыл бұрын

Wow, the exhaust sound superb. Yup, good to practise percaution while driving.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Harvard.

@zoom2broom2 Жыл бұрын

Daughter bought this car in March. Thought it will be underpowered, but boy I was wrong. Not powerful but more than evough even for a long drive to Alor Star. Cruising at 160 effortlessly and without the typical big SUV bodyroll.

@mutantyep1 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Cruise 160km/h. Your daughter bought the 2 litre version?

@zoom2broom2 9 ай бұрын

1.5

@JDYOUNGEARTH777 Жыл бұрын

I have the 2.0 AWD and I love it!! It’s the 2.0 from the miata not the 3!! Amazing engine!!

@jianhua8 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, the exhaust note is so much nicer than other CXs

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Yes they did a good job on this one.

@cheahchunkit5046 Жыл бұрын

This SUV handles well despite being only 1.5 L but you had me at " fun " SUV ... something i will consider since my wife is looking out . Again great driving Uncle and stay safe !

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, as you can see from my face and smiles, the CX3 is really nice. Not the fastest, but fun!

@shantichandranapsandaranab3171 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your review Mr Khong, you have helped me decide on the CX3 1.5.

@YSKhongDriving 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@felicialim9641 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us how fun it is to drive this little SUV, Uncle Khong...we bought it after watching your review!😅

@ahmads1701 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to u Mr Khong...superb driving skill with great accuracy when taking corners and overtaking vehicles without endangering others...most importantly u can drive in any vehicles that is given to u....

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. We try to keep it safe amd clean all the time.

@adaniel69 5 ай бұрын

very nice engine sound! 👍👍👍

@kennedypoi503 Жыл бұрын

Was just thinking if you had driven a cx3 just yesterday, by strangest coincidence, you have today.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Hahaha.

@davidlls86 Жыл бұрын

really push to extremely limit.... Woo hoo nice to see how ys handling the pedal and steering

@andrewallenpainter1616 Жыл бұрын

best car reviews ever la!

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@solopolo 2 ай бұрын

Very nice, must be great to drive with uncle laughing allnthecway

@YSKhongDriving 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@syedputra5955 Жыл бұрын

I drove the 2 litre version and it was very good. But thst was several years ago. The passengers in the back seat wasn't too happy due to lack of space.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is for those who want a small suv. Thwre is now the CX30 and CX5 available.

@aimanfitri0iv Жыл бұрын

it's actually very fun suv but it's quickly forgotten about it since at launch but i still love cx30 and cx3

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait to drive the 2.0 - last time was years ago, without GVC.

@learningeveryday369 Жыл бұрын

Sifu, i am suggest that u may do time attack on the same track for each car u drive, similar to the top gear stuff, make it more relevant and interesting😄

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

We cannot do 'time attack' because it is a public road. 🤣

@zoom2broom2 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, sepang time attack will be nice.

@TheKevc76 Жыл бұрын

How does the 16 inch rims hold for a car this size? Would changing to 17 help further on stability or in your opinion just leave it at 16. I know the 2.0 is 18. Just wanted your opinion. Thanks

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

A size up would help. However, I found the 16's quite adequate

@therealhotstufff 5 ай бұрын

Been watching your videos lately they are super insightful. Quick question as im looking to purchase a new car ... between the Mazda CX 3 and Subaru XV which has better fuel consumption and costs less to maintain ?

@YSKhongDriving 5 ай бұрын

The Mazda CX3 has a 1.5 and a 2.0 liter version. Both will be slightly cheaper to run as they are FWD so there is less load. The Mazda price includes 5 years of maintenance including the maintenance parts so for the 5 years you pay nothing, and there is 5 years warranty. Book yours through shop.yskhongdriving.com and get a special gift pack from YSKhong Driving. Whatsapp 0163350609

@andi2fake Жыл бұрын

I love your cam setup and how it mixed on the screen. The best conf I see on youtube so far. Prefer this kinda setup rather than pov-drive types. Btw, is Honda WRV available in Malaysia? I hope I can see you drive one someday and test it on Genting Hill as well.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Coming.

@andi2fake Жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving Awesome. Can't wait to hear your thought on it.

@mindgrowthtraining9500 11 ай бұрын

Hi Y.S., I m considering either to get the Ativa or a Mazda CX3 core. Which is morefun to drive in terms of stability, handling and performance. Appreciate your reply. Thanks.

@YSKhongDriving 11 ай бұрын

This

@yongwaikeat9126 Жыл бұрын

Luckily uncle YS test drive first, to let us know which one to choose the next vehicle to change to, I think Tiguan 1.4 is my target according to my budget la…can’t afford the 2.0L

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

There are many vehicles in that price range

@lch9429 Жыл бұрын

Uncle Khong, HRV / CX3, both also base model, which to choose?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

I think they are very close in spec. Both also good. Choose the one you like.

@Seramics Жыл бұрын

Ending sounds really good, and the car handles like a dream. But its slow, and no power with just NA 1.5. For Mazda asking price, i would expect more performance.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

This SUV is only 3k more than the Mazda2.

@haikalhairi2850 Жыл бұрын

That polymetal grey looks like x70 grey 😂📉

@izzatfauzimustafa6535 Жыл бұрын

I think the horsepower rating for the base model CX3 should be on par with the current 1.5L Mazda 3.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@zoom2broom2 Жыл бұрын

Same power as mx5 1.5 too?

@h2rn2 Жыл бұрын

In terms of driving experience and handling, how did it compare with Vios?

@YSKhongDriving 9 ай бұрын

The Vios is much lower, so will be a bit more stabler around the bends. The overall power may be the same as the base engine of thr CX3 is 118PS vs 106 PS, and assuming the CX is somwhat heavier.

@danial7926 Жыл бұрын

Hi Uncle Khong, How the CX-3 handled corner compared to CX-30?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

The CX3 feels good, but the CX30 has more power so it will be faster. We need to compare it with the 2.0 lit CX3

@kennedypoi503 Жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving YS, that's why cx30 was a natural choice for my wife to choose too.

@philfoster6228 Жыл бұрын

Can do the 1.5 HRV NA as well? Compare it against this?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

I asked, but could not get car. Sorry.

@sferalotus Жыл бұрын

Smile meter here is sooo muchhh compared to cx30 ckd u done before. Waiting u to lenjan 2.0 version, is it much better than cx30 low specs since all variance now using same 2.0 liter like cx3 high specs

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Each has its own merits. The CX3 2.0 should be faater, due to a lighter weight, vs the CX30

@zoom2broom2 Жыл бұрын

I guess it is because it deliver more than your low expectation, correct sifu? 😂

@xenongagero7733 Жыл бұрын

Silly question: Do you rev match while you're on manual mode with an automatic transmission? Ride safe uncle!

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Not necessary.

@aerdeana 9 ай бұрын

Considering between CX3 1.5 and Chery Omoda 5. Any thoughts, Uncle?

@YSKhongDriving 9 ай бұрын

Hi, please pm me 0163350609

@jasonlimkh9332 Жыл бұрын

We should ask Unker YS, between Mazda CX 3 & new Myvi FL (Dcvt transmission), which both same engine 1.5L, Which one delivery better power during Genting test drive Or which one feel fun to drive 😊

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

6AT

@xiper86 Жыл бұрын

very nice drive and nice entry car. Hope uncle YS can also do one for the HR-V 1.5 NA.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Been trying to get one, but it seems they do not register the low range at all.

@munfm Жыл бұрын

Is it better to use manual during a hill climb drive?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

It is up to you. You would be perfectly okay in auto.

@muaf8374 Жыл бұрын

I would love if YS can give car spec and which year in description. Thanks!

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

It is in the description.

@happy_forever8 Жыл бұрын

AT is still one of the best Imagine put a CVT gearbox into a Mazda Cx-3 😅

@sheyone9075 Жыл бұрын

12:21 gelak jahat 😂😂

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, tidak perlu tekan berek, terus masuk corner

@mlsgamer 8 ай бұрын

I'm still waiting the 2024 facelift editon cx3 from Thailand....Hope Mazda will remove and replace the old-school aircond panel for the upcoming 2024 cx3 for 1.5L.

@YSKhongDriving 8 ай бұрын

Not too sure about when it will come, if ever

@liny9166 Жыл бұрын

Does it have hill start assist?

@liny9166 Жыл бұрын

Or hill hold assist

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Donno.

@Rizqi1010 Жыл бұрын

12:57 you can see the traction/stability control interfere during cornering, the yellow indicator just on the bottom right edge of the speedometer is blinking. So even you if you toggle the TCS off(assuming you did) it will still have protection. I have a mazda 2 and 1st gen cx-5 never turns it off, it gives extra protection and reminder to me if the tires does not have enough traction on the condition of the road that I am facing with. And yes I really feel it on the throttle. There is also one time that during downhill cornering on my cx-5, it locks the steering momentarily until I eased down on the throttle, not sure if it is the "stability control" portion, might need to read more about it.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

🤣

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

That was probably understeer.

@saranjs3365 Жыл бұрын

Seriously, when is Mazda Malaysia going to change the specs to 2022 models for their whole range? We are still using 2019 specs?

@smk8678 Жыл бұрын

At least it's proven to be reliable

@whinpang2292 Жыл бұрын

Any know the price of the high spec?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

RM131k. Go to shop.yskhongdriving.com

@sutheshsidhu7227 Жыл бұрын

I am pretty impressed that ppl actualy wiling to spend RM110k to buy a car in 2023 which has only 2 airbags. A big no-no.

@guarddogg Жыл бұрын

Is not about the car, it's about the driver hahahaha.. 😅😅 1.5 NA engine,uncle ys can drive like supercharged.

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

It takes a good driver to extract the full potential of each car.

@kura607 Ай бұрын

Sir, this car use gb cvt??

@YSKhongDriving Ай бұрын

No, it is Mazda's own 6 speed auto.

@kooob81 Жыл бұрын

how old are u uncle?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

Old enough.

@abelwoo 6 ай бұрын

1.5L on big body :D

@YSKhongDriving 6 ай бұрын

CX3 is B segment. Mazda 2 platform.

@DarthVader-sc3qx Жыл бұрын

На дизеле было бы гораздо веселее ))

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

No way-

@dekstopcomputer Жыл бұрын

Little suv with a big price tag...

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

This one has a small tag.