2015 Mazda CX3

[Koster]

Autobac have a very large selection.

But I suggest buying online. Easily save you 50%.

Can browse at Autobac but buy online.

Dealer ask me to put 235 front and back. I have never followed the actual measurements before in previous cars either.

 

If you can feel the difference then adjust to your needs?

Rightfully if based on the nearest overall diameter, it should be 235/45/18. Dunno why I was told max width I can go is 225. So I am confused. Lol

[danielling1981]

Hi. Checking with other owners of this model year.

 

Is there a short delay when you start up?

 

Step on brakes.

Press push start.

There is a short delay before the engine will fire up.

 

Comparing with my 2015 mazda 2 which is almost instant when i press the push start.

[MathieuWong]

You are actually right with the dimensions.

235/45/18 is the correct ones to go for maximum width. It is also easier for find tire profiles with that specs.

[UncleLabbit]

Anyone has any comments on the i-stop function? For me, it really slow me quite a bit getting off traffic light after it turns green. Fuel-saving thoughts - not really much difference without i-stop.

[Koster]

Anyone has any comments on the i-stop function? For me, it really slow me quite a bit getting off traffic light after it turns green. Fuel-saving thoughts - not really much difference without i-stop.

My take is frequent start stop will reduce battery's lifespan thus less green. Thus I always off it after switching on the engine.

[danielling1981]

Anyone has any comments on the i-stop function? For me, it really slow me quite a bit getting off traffic light after it turns green. Fuel-saving thoughts - not really much difference without i-stop.

I love it. With the auto hold, I can even move around or stretch freely withoit holding the brakes.

 

Whether it really helps i do not know but the feeling that it might is a positive.

 

But this version is too sensitive. Unlike my 2015, have to step on brake harder to activate.

My take is frequent start stop will reduce battery's lifespan thus less green. Thus I always off it after switching on the engine.

In the past this may be true.

 

But read quite a few research that this is no longer true.

 

Unless You go for fake batteries etc.

 

If you are concern about battery drain, go for less electronic vehicles. Which is pretty much impossible now a days.

 

If battery is weak, iStop is disabled btw. Meaning if you battery is near change time, istop will not function already.

[UncleLabbit]

Anyone here change their car horn or solar film?

I feel the horn sounded quite soft & solar film light emitting rather on the high side.

[Koster]

Anyone here change their car horn or solar film?

I feel the horn sounded quite soft & solar film light emitting rather on the high side.

I have changed to hella twin horn but still find it too soft.

[limy0143]

Any experience with fuel consumption from owners? Appreciate that

[danielling1981]

Any experience with fuel consumption from owners? Appreciate that

13 km / L. Still tracking.

 

On paper is 14.9.

 

My old mazda 2 HB is on paper 19 and reality 16.

So cx 3 performing better based on paper specs.

 

For a "SUV", getting above 10 is great already.

[UncleLabbit]

Mine close to 12.5km/L. 75% city 25% expressway.

[limy0143]

Sounds not too bad. Getting mine in Dec. Thanks!

[Victor68]

But read quite a few research that this is no longer true.

 

Unless You go for fake batteries etc.

 

If you are concern about battery drain, go for less electronic vehicles. Which is pretty much impossible now a days.

 

If battery is weak, iStop is disabled btw. Meaning if you battery is near change time, istop will not function already.

 

Just to give my 2-cent on the subject of battery draining. I don't think there is a new technology to prevent this but what they did was to size a bigger capacity battery to offset it. When a car start, the cranking draws very high current, that is what draining the battery. As long as your driving distance is long enough to recharge the battery, in theory the battery should regain the required capacity.

 

As to your suggestion of less electronics. Frankly, electronics is peanut compare to your starting current. It is just like comparing your home lighting to you switching on air con. I am not sure if my understanding of this subject is correct. 

[danielling1981]

Just to give my 2-cent on the subject of battery draining. I don't think there is a new technology to prevent this but what they did was to size a bigger capacity battery to offset it. When a car start, the cranking draws very high current, that is what draining the battery. As long as your driving distance is long enough to recharge the battery, in theory the battery should regain the required capacity.

 

As to your suggestion of less electronics. Frankly, electronics is peanut compare to your starting current. It is just like comparing your home lighting to you switching on air con. I am not sure if my understanding of this subject is correct. 

 

I won't be able to give the best or correct answer as it is just based on my own reading and experiences.

 

 

Firstly i think you are right that there is no new technology. It is likely just improvements of the battery, etc.

But note that the full start stop concept came with various changes when it all begin.

Also note that the battery for start stop is different from those without.

 

 

For the cranking concern, i have no idea how other cars are done but Mazda uses combustion. Unsure if battery is used as well. But it would be better than purely using battery only.

Also note that during the "stop" of start stop phase, your engine is not fully shut, so the "start" consumption of resources will be lower than when you cold start the car.

 

 

Lastly, the concern about starting versus using, ie: starting uses more resources. This is really a myth. This is also a reason why we do not keep things on standby but instead shut them down. There are exceptions of course like fridge.

 

Yes starting up something surely uses more resources than maybe 5 seconds? a minute of use? etc.

In the case of start stop, it's also "suppose" to be lower requirements compare to cold start.

This is just logic, i do not have any fact sheets to share.

 

 

Just to share, my previous ride mazda 2 HB didn't have any batteries issues and i enjoy using start stop.

 

If there is really a problem, either it is well hidden. Else there wouldn't be a market for this.

 

The only concern drivers should have is not to ignore battery warnings. =D

[Victor68]

Just to share what I understand. The battery for start/stop cars has a higher Ampere-hour capacity. Similarly their starter is designed to take more cranking before it wears off. In short, they build in extra juices for that.

 

Keeping equipment on standby for a day verses swtiching off depend what you have on standby. It is al about the load you switched on. So, your radio, gps, etc is not going to drain more than your 1 start unless you leave them say overnight.

 

Good that you didn't have any problem with your battery using i-stop. Good to share your driving are mainly city and short distance or expressway? Also, when engine is off, any discomfort with ac off under the hot sun?

 

I heard mazda has a different way for.their i-stop that may help to reduce the need to crank the engine but i still hear and feel the starter energized. That is electricity. I-stop is a great idea but i wouod feel it is great for temperate country where you dont need ac and longer driving distance with less traffic lights.

[danielling1981]

Just to share what I understand. The battery for start/stop cars has a higher Ampere-hour capacity. Similarly their starter is designed to take more cranking before it wears off. In short, they build in extra juices for that.

 

Keeping equipment on standby for a day verses swtiching off depend what you have on standby. It is al about the load you switched on. So, your radio, gps, etc is not going to drain more than your 1 start unless you leave them say overnight.

 

Good that you didn't have any problem with your battery using i-stop. Good to share your driving are mainly city and short distance or expressway? Also, when engine is off, any discomfort with ac off under the hot sun?

 

I heard mazda has a different way for.their i-stop that may help to reduce the need to crank the engine but i still hear and feel the starter energized. That is electricity. I-stop is a great idea but i wouod feel it is great for temperate country where you dont need ac and longer driving distance with less traffic lights.

Did some reading again.

 

I think you guys are technically correct.

 

Starting a car needs the burst from battery.

During operation, electronics are powered directly from alternator.

Thus technically, the car electronics do not draw from battery at all.

 

But bottom line, these vehicles and batteries are design for this usage.

If there are problems, the market will be up in arms.

Unless it's well hidden, e.g.: volkswagon diesel.

 

 

My driving is mix. Probably the same as most drivers in SG.

 

Yes. Totally uncomfortable without aircon under hot sun. Maybe i misunderstood your an.

 

 

Mazda uses combustion. Unsure if there's battery involved. Should have. But probably better than purely battery only.

 

It will surely be better in cooler climate. Often istop is disabled due to temperature limits.

Istop is good for stop start traffics hence the name.

If no traffic lights and thus not much stopping, Istop isn't used.

The main principle is to cut down on idling wastage.

 

For cases where you can cruise a lot, the cyclinder deactivation tech is the useful one.

 

In my current cx 3, I'm even unable to tell if istop is available or not.

In the old 2015, if istop is available, it is shown in the dash.

Now it is not shown unless disabled which is same as 2015.

[danielling1981]

Hi, could anyone check if your Mzd Connect settings have option to connect to Wifi or similar?

 

It should be found under Devices > Network Management.

 

And whether it works? I tried and fail to connect to my mobile hotspot.

 

My agent saying is white elephant.

Edited November 22, 2018 by danielling1981

[Coopermini]

Hi, could anyone check if your Mzd Connect settings have option to connect to Wifi or similar?

 

It should be found under Devices > Network Management.

 

And whether it works? I tried and fail to connect to my mobile hotspot.

 

My agent saying is white elephant.

It doesn’t work with iPhone hotspot apparently. But I managed to get it to work with a mobile broadband hotspot device.

 

Just did my 30k servicing at the new Tanjong Penjuru Center. Big and spacious!

 

Lots of slots available apparently according to the CSO who called me yesterday to fix the appointment today!

Edited November 22, 2018 by Coopermini