Can't argue that, but power is power. 310 ft. lbs. at 2000 RPM is the same power whether it is a 4, 6 or 8 cylinder. Again, we have to wait and see but pooh poohing it before people even sit in the seat is also theory.
I am not going to let the Ford failure get me discouraged. Mazda has a completely different angle and objective for this engine. Just think turbo diesel in gas format. Lol.
Keep in mind, that car rags are TESTING performance. Of course ringing out a 4 banger 0-60 or 100 is going to stress it. Mazda has said REAL world is what it is shooting for here. 0-60 is not real world for most. 40-60 is a better measure. Rarely do you ever go from a dead stop all the way...
Stumbled across this thread searching for 2016 CX9 info. Wanted to chime in and give my 2 cents.
Mazda has used turbos for years. Not sure why everyone is so concerned with them? I understand it's a new engine with a new use in terms of grunt over high horsepower. I can't believe the old...