Mazda 2 now comes with touchscreen infotainment centre console

Mazda is reaching out to customers and listening to their wish list for the different models that are on offer.

While customers are generally happy with the Zoom-Zoom fun driving characteristics of Mazda cars, some want more in terms of in car entertainment and convenience.

In response to this, Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd  is offering the smallest model in their range, the Mazda 2 with a touch screen infotainment centre in the centre console.





 The infotainment touch screen comes free at RM75,000  for the Mazda2 Sedan in V-Spec trim. This is a good deal considering that even a branded after-market touch screen unit would set you back at least RM2,500.

Mazda also recently became the first carmaker in the world to use 1,800 MPa ultra-high tensile steel in their products, the CX5 is the lucky recipient of this new development.

Together with Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. and Aisin Takaoka Co., Ltd., Mazda's new production technology uses 1,800 MPa ultra-high tensile steel to fabricate bumper beam, which fit inside the front and rear bumpers and mitigate damage in the event of a collision.

The bumper bars are 20 percent stronger and 4.8 kilograms lighter than previous versions and are a key part of Mazda's next-generation, lightweight and highly rigid vehicle architecture.

The new body architecture was developed as part of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY program and incorporates a new energy absorbing structure as well as an expanded use of high tensile steel to reduce weight.

However, stronger materials are less pliant and therefore absorb less energy in a collision. To overcome this, Mazda conducted extensive research into how bumper beams deform in a crash, and created a new design that absorbs energy more efficiently.

Additionally, in order to ensure the bumpers provide maximum strength in the CX-5, Mazda collaborated with Futaba Kogyo Co., Ltd. to optimize the welding techniques and establish a reliable manufacturing process.

Customers can check out these and other good deals at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Autofest Carnivals this month.

The dates and location of the Autofest are as follows
Bermaz Jalan Ampang, Oct 7-9
Dunai Prestasi Auto, Glenmarie, Oct 14-16
Bermaz Auto, Federal Highway, Petaling Jaya, Oct 28-30