[Error] Mazda & Vezel Thread

[Speed_ong]

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[Bruce_Neo]

Can any1 who recently got their Vezel advise the CEV rabate value? After going thru many post, here is what I can summarize:

G/X/S:$5k

Hybrid X/Z: $30k

Correct?

[therock]

 

If you live in Jurong West, I can let you have a try on the X.

 

Many times, wits can help you overtake more than a powerful car.  

 

Bro

 

Thanks very much for letting me try your car.

 

So both of us did the slope test.

 

Merging with traffic, at the Holland Flyover onto Queensway, then from Rideout Garden onto the same road. The former involves driving uphill on a 30 degree incline, merging into traffic, the latter involves joining a main road, where traffic is coming downhill, usually at 60-70 km/h.

 

So can the Vezel cope?

 

Yes, when you need to, just floor it, and if possible use the paddle shifts to keep it to a lower gear. It will do it without the driver getting too reckless. You will need to hit about 3-4000 rpm to get the car moving quicker, but it will do it. 

The turning radius is quite tight too, and the car doesn't feel too floaty at 70-90 km.h. It take a while to get up to speed, but it's not that slow.

 

Compared to my 1.8 FD, well, yes, you will not have the same kick in the pants as the larger capacity engine, but for day to day driving it will be fine. And for the slope test, it survived. It just take a little getting used to..

 

The only pity of course, is that you pay more, and yet get less power. These days Kah will not bring in the 1.8l HRV from M'sia or Thailand, but I prefer a Jap made HRV anyway. The only thing is to pray that Kah brings in the hybrid, before I need to change my car.

 

Again, thanks for the test drive bro!

[inlinesix]

Kah got complacent thinking their Thai HRV will suffice. Just like the Corolla and many other models.

They didn't take into account the powe of the PI.

Now the Jap HRV will be here end of the month.

 

And these recall issues are one major reason why I still like buying from the AD.

Maybe this one isn't a big issue but you know Kah has to resolve all issues big or small.

 

Sorry hor.

 

A lot of time AD is not the importer.  They have no rights to determine what's model to import hor.

 

You can always buy from PI.  Juz that you scare here scare there.

 

There is no best of both world in such a market like Singapore.

[Lamboluver]

In today's mostly manual cars, I think parking brakes have outlived their relevance, even if needed it should be automatically activated when the car is in parking mode and once the engine is switched off.

[Lamboluver]

In today's mostly manual cars, I think parking brakes have outlived their relevance, even if needed it should be automatically activated when the car is in parking mode and once the engine is switched off.

Let me rephrase that, in today's auto cars why is there a need for parking brakes when we can just shift to P and park, is there still a need for parking brakes?

[K20VTEC]

Let me rephrase that, in today's auto cars why is there a need for parking brakes when we can just shift to P and park, is there still a need for parking brakes?

Please refer to following link for a read up on why you should always use the parking brake.

 

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-you-should-always-set-the-parking-brake

[Lamboluver]

Please refer to following link for a read up on why you should always use the parking brake.

 

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-you-should-always-set-the-parking-brake

Good that you posted, but needed discussion material, I actually know this fact but my question is now that since parking brakes are no more a manual affair but electronic, as in the Honda Vezel, my point is why didn't car manufacturers make the parking brake auto? As in, put to P and park and when you turn off the engine, the electronic parking brake is activated automatically once you turn off the engine, why is there a need to manually activate the electronic parking brake? Is there an after market module or mod to get this feature?

[Lamboluver]

Sorry hor.

 

A lot of time AD is not the importer. They have no rights to determine what's model to import hor.

 

You can always buy from PI. Juz that you scare here scare there.

 

There is no best of both world in such a market like Singapore.

Yes AD are dictated by car manufacturer where to get their stock, and Singapore AD usually have to take Thai made, so as to justify the cost of manufacturers setting up the factory in Thailand and utilizing the capacity of the plant, no point building plants in Thailand and all neighboring countries still buy MIJ.

[K20VTEC]

Good that you posted, but needed discussion material, I actually know this fact but my question is now that since parking brakes are no more a manual affair but electronic, as in the Honda Vezel, my point is why didn't car manufacturers make the parking brake auto? As in, put to P and park and when you turn off the engine, the electronic parking brake is activated automatically once you turn off the engine, why is there a need to manually activate the electronic parking brake? Is there an after market module or mod to get this feature?

Yes I noticed that too. For Honda Vezel it's possible to switch off the engine in P and the electronic handbrake does not auto engage. Whereas I have noted in my friend's continental cars, the handbrake comes on automatically regardless of whether ornot you have engaged it when switching off the engine.

 

Not too sure if there's an aftermarket module or mod to get the feature.

[SGCMtigger]

Yes I noticed that too. For Honda Vezel it's possible to switch off the engine in P and the electronic handbrake does not auto engage. Whereas I have noted in my friend's continental cars, the handbrake comes on automatically regardless of whether ornot you have engaged it when switching off the engine.

 

Not too sure if there's an aftermarket module or mod to get the feature.

 

fyi, one can still activate the electronic handbrake after engine has been switched off.

[Wiiuwii]

Bro

 

Thanks very much for letting me try your car.

 

So both of us did the slope test.

 

Merging with traffic, at the Holland Flyover onto Queensway, then from Rideout Garden onto the same road. The former involves driving uphill on a 30 degree incline, merging into traffic, the latter involves joining a main road, where traffic is coming downhill, usually at 60-70 km/h.

 

So can the Vezel cope?

 

Yes, when you need to, just floor it, and if possible use the paddle shifts to keep it to a lower gear. It will do it without the driver getting too reckless. You will need to hit about 3-4000 rpm to get the car moving quicker, but it will do it. 

The turning radius is quite tight too, and the car doesn't feel too floaty at 70-90 km.h. It take a while to get up to speed, but it's not that slow.

 

Compared to my 1.8 FD, well, yes, you will not have the same kick in the pants as the larger capacity engine, but for day to day driving it will be fine. And for the slope test, it survived. It just take a little getting used to..

 

The only pity of course, is that you pay more, and yet get less power. These days Kah will not bring in the 1.8l HRV from M'sia or Thailand, but I prefer a Jap made HRV anyway. The only thing is to pray that Kah brings in the hybrid, before I need to change my car.

 

Again, thanks for the test drive bro!

 

You are most welcome! And thank you for the chocolates and meals 

[Lamboluver]

fyi, one can still activate the electronic handbrake after engine has been switched off.

It shouldn't even need to be activated is my point, it should auto activate once in park mode and engine switched off, saving the driver having to manually activate it, smarter that way.

[Ngloong]

Hi Bros/Sis,

 

Would like to check anyone has sent in Vezel to Kah Motor Honda Body Repair & Paint Centre for repair of damages due to accident.

[K20VTEC]

Hi Bros/Sis, Would like to check anyone has sent in Vezel to Kah Motor Honda Body Repair & Paint Centre for repair of damages due to accident.

Not too sure.. Doubt so.

 

If you walk into kah motor showroom and tell any SE that you have a Vezel.. See their reaction hahaha

[okaiji]

It shouldn't even need to be activated is my point, it should auto activate once in park mode and engine switched off, saving the driver having to manually activate it, smarter that way.

 

By manually engaging the Parking brake, the driver will not unintentionally lockup the wheels in motion. For the gear shift is in park mode, the vehicle will still be able to keep rolling.

 

While the gear shift is in park mode, only the drive transmission is locked, while the wheels are still free and moving.

 

As the initiation of the Parking brake requires a short period of time to engage and locks the wheels, it seem fine to always ensure that, and a good habit to always make the conscious effort to 'pull' the brakes on the wheels.

 

=)

 

PS: I agree that with the engine switched off, the parking brake should automatically engage though.

[okaiji]

 

Edited August 15, 2016 by okaiji