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also having done some research it seems there is not much difference in driving experience between the 1.6 mzr and 1.5 skyactiv. Both engines feel very similar. The big difference is the 6 speed skyactiv auto box which is smoother and more responsive than the old 4 speed auto. Of course you get loads of options on the JDM which is nice. Now a 2 litre skyactiv with a 6 speed manual box would be fun on that chasis!

BJ5P’s are designed mainly focusing on performance and handling. Hence, the steering is a bit stiff compared to most of the other sedans of the same league. If there isn’t anything wrong with the steering system; just don’t worry. Initially; this is something that is a bit difficult to get used to but you will get a long after sometime. In fact; you will start loving the stiff handling at high speeds.

That's normal. Some mazdas have a stiff wheel.

Its not a Colonial thing or a SL specific thing....I don't think the Mazda 6 2.0L comes with i-eloop in any market (and I believe only a few markets actually have a 2.0L Mazda 6). I know it doesn't in SG and Vietnam...but then on the other hand the Vietnam market "Mazda 3 15-Deluxe" does have i-eloop (which in Japan is not available on the Axela because it wasn't efficient...so go figure). Also, in typical Japanese fashion, what they offer for themselves in the local market is most of the time quite different to what they would offer to the export market even if it is the same product. As for the Premio (and Allion)...it is sad how our car importers (being the "car pundits" that they are), are still peddling what is essentially a 10 year old car with a few shinier bits and features from this decade stuck in when and where possible. Its as pathetic as a pimp trying to find tricks for a 70yr old lady of the night. Would be interesting to see what the TNGA based Premio/Allion would be like.

I had to replace my front buffer due to a hit an run. TL quoted 37k for the buffer only, the car's yom being only 1 1/2 years old, I still had to pocket out 35% of the buffer and full amount for clips and support material etc which was around another 4k. Insurance company was L*L*