CAR NEWS: "Haima retails rebadged Mazda's for a bargain"

[ghosthunter]

Haima retails rebadged Mazda's for a bargain
Words and photos by Jose Carlo R. Sapera



Perched quietly in the province of Pampanga is a humble little Chinese dealership that goes by the name of Haima. Unknown to most, they've been in the Philippines since January 2010 and operates under the management of the multi-car brand network of the Laus Auto Group. But last October 7, 2011, Haima Philippines finally stepped up its game as they unveiled several new models that will surely knock your socks off.

The moniker Haima is a result of a fifteen-year partnership with Mazda. The manufacturing plant of the Japanese automaker was situated in the city of Haikou in Hainan, China, thus the Hainan-Mazda relationship bore the name “Haima.” The cars they build are anything but cheap knock-offs. Instead, follow the same stringent quality assessment utilized by Mazda. And to our surprise, their engines are all Euro IV compliant and can even be upgraded to Euro V standards.....

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[sm2by]

Haima 3 - based on the Mazda 3 Sedan
Starting at P699,000 for the basic manual transmission model, the Haima 3 also comes with a full-on package. The top of the line SDX variant is equipped with 16-inch rims, a sunroof, cream leather seats, pearl black transmission tunnel trim, USB/AUX connection, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and chrome accents on the doors and dashboard.

SOURCE: http://kotse.com/home/index.php?opti...das&Itemid=156

[niky]

Hmmm... time to visit Pampanga.

The one thing the Mazda3 really lacked was a manual transmission option. And I like the lower, ***ier look of the Haima3 a lot.

[OTEP]

They also have a dealership in Bulacan near our house. I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. Although four door sedans in general are not really my cup of tea.

[eggman]

Haima's products looks good!

[Retz]

wala bang Haima CX-7?

[renzo_d10]

Haima BT-50 baka gusto mo din?

[uls]

Haima na RX8 meron?

[myk384]

Haima MX5 Miata meron ba??

[Verbl Kint]

What about safety ratings? Are they exactly the same as Mazda's?

I've heard a lot of bad feedback on Chinese metallurgy; that it's not yet up to par.

[foifoi05]

Haima na RX8 meron?

Haima MX5 Miata meron ba??

pwede! haha, interesting :D

[niky]

What about safety ratings? Are they exactly the same as Mazda's?

I've heard a lot of bad feedback on Chinese metallurgy; that it's not yet up to par.

Depends on the company mismo. Some Chinese cars are horrid. Others are good. Others are very good.

Haima doesn't seem to have the same high-strength boron steel that Mazda has in the Mazda2, but they seem to compensate by using thicker-walled steel for the crash structure, seeing as how their Mazda2 variant is heavier than Mazda's.

The Haima3 seems to be an evolutionary development of the Mazda Familia (not the Mazda3) and should be between the Familia/Lynx and Mazda3 in terms of safety and performance.

[Verbl Kint]

Depends on the company mismo. Some Chinese cars are horrid. Others are good. Others are very good.

Haima doesn't seem to have the same high-strength boron steel that Mazda has in the Mazda2, but they seem to compensate by using thicker-walled steel for the crash structure, seeing as how their Mazda2 variant is heavier than Mazda's.

The Haima3 seems to be an evolutionary development of the Mazda Familia (not the Mazda3) and should be between the Familia/Lynx and Mazda3 in terms of safety and performance.

Thanks for the input. I can't wait to see these cars in the flesh. I hope one of the taxi companies takes a chance on the Haima.