Advice needed - Mazda Atenza vs Toyota Mark X

[Barueri]

I am looking to get a midsize car and I have become interested in these two models, both 2013 year of manufacture. I know each has its own pros and cons, but I would like to get firsthand ownership experience. My main concern with the Mark X is whether fuel consumption is too high - I've seen a video on YouTube where the gauge cluster showed 6.9km/l for that trip. My main concern with the Atenza is that it's a totally new car on the market - Mazda completely overhauled the 2012 model year. Elders like @Introvert who have experience working on cars, ama @Ice_Cube who has had experience with the Toyota Crown (which is the Mark X's bigger cousin) hata nyinyi saidieni tafadhali and give your views.

Mazda Atenza

Toyota Mark X

 

[Ice_Cube]

Does the Atenza also have the Skyactiv technology? They tried mimicking i-stop technology with mixed results. I saw some complaints on a US board about how the technology malfunctions as they age and start burning engine oil. Anyway I like how the car looks and the previous generation was OK. The markX on the YouTube Video may have been driven by someone with a heavy foot. Mark X and crown consumption inachezea hapo 11 km/l at normal driving. I am not that qualified to give an unbiased opinion hapa. Even though ukichukua crown athlete sio mbaiya sanaa. Would suggest you join Mazda Kenya groups (watsapp/telegram/fb) and just observe their comments and you will notice a trend with mechanical issues or what not. For example I am a member in various VW groups but I do not own a VW yet, but it has informed me on a variety of issues. all the best

 

[Barueri]

Does the Atenza also have the Skyactiv technology? They tried mimicking i-stop technology with mixed results. I saw some complaints on a US board about how the technology malfunctions as they age and start burning engine oil. Anyway I like how the car looks and the previous generation was OK. The markX on the YouTube Video may have been driven by someone with a heavy foot. Mark X and crown consumption inachezea hapo 11 km/l at normal driving. I am not that qualified to give an unbiased opinion hapa. Even though ukichukua crown athlete sio mbaiya sanaa. Would suggest you join Mazda Kenya groups (watsapp/telegram/fb) and just observe their comments and you will notice a trend with mechanical issues or what not. For example I am a member in various VW groups but I do not own a VW yet, but it has informed me on a variety of issues. all the best

Thanks, the Atenza has the Skyactiv engine. So I'll have to research more in user forums and see about it.

 

[mzeiya]

Both very good cars. I'd go for the Mazda though

 

[shocks]

Mark X and crown consumption inachezea hapo 11 km/l at normal driving.

town ama highway? if its town then iko sawa

 

[Ice_Cube]

town ama highway? if its town then iko sawa

About 30 percent town driving

 

[emali]

Go for the Toyota..Mazda has a lot of rust issues...

 

[It's Me Scumbag]

@Meria how come this chance passed you by?
Chance to sell your Probox Succeed New Shape Twendy Twendy One...

 

[The.Black.Templar]

Kama wewe ni mtu wa resale value na spare parts za second hand endea toyota. Pia kama unapanga kuwekanga soo mbiri za ngata endea toyota