SKYACTIV II with HCCI to debut within weeks

[Red MC]

Nor sticks
Nor wagons
(mad)

 

[ColoradoDriver]

I like sticks.

Can't say the same for wagons. Growing up in Colorado, I associate wagons with crappy Subaru Outback (back when they were more wagon like) drivers.

 

[J.R.]

Due to diesels not being that popular there...

Or wagons...

Or sticks...

I like sticks.

Can't say the same for wagons. Growing up in Colorado, I associate wagons with crappy Subaru Outback (back when they were more wagon like) drivers.

Nothing, absolutely nothing, could be worse than Toyota drivers.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Or wagons...
Nothing, absolutely nothing, could be worse than Toyota drivers.

Colorado Subaru drivers can be. (cryhard)

God I hate 'em with a passion.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Nor sticks
Nor wagons
(mad)

Sticks (manuals) are not as popular here as they used to be.

New CX-5 - manual option only available on base Maxx FWD with 2.0L engine

 

[Anchorman]

There would be riots here if they took manuals away. I like my auto but the clutch and gearbox on a CX-5 are delightful. The clutch is light and the gear shift is like a hot knife through butter.

 

[Xeler8ing]

No such riots here

 

[Red MC]

There would be riots here if they took manuals away. I like my auto but the clutch and gearbox on a CX-5 are delightful. The clutch is light and the gear shift is like a hot knife through butter.

Yeah, it's awesome that I can always get a car hire with a manual when I'm there. That's impossible here in the US and nearly impossible in Aus.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Probably said this before....

Hope when this announcement happens they actually advise power output figures since we already have any idea of the torque figure.

 

[RG_Flyer]

There would be riots here if they took manuals away. I like my auto but the clutch and gearbox on a CX-5 are delightful. The clutch is light and the gear shift is like a hot knife through butter.

Glad there still some holdouts in the world. A toast to the Brits! (drinks)

 

[J.R.]

Glad there still some holdouts in the world. A toast to the Brits! (drinks)

Amen!

 

[mactire.rua]

I don't know if anyone has read this article but I found it interesting.

http://jalopnik.com/i-drove-mazda-s-holy-grail-of-gasoline-engines-and-it-w-1800874806

 

[Xeler8ing]

I don't know if anyone has read this article but I found it interesting.

http://jalopnik.com/i-drove-mazda-s-holy-grail-of-gasoline-engines-and-it-w-1800874806

Similar reviews being discussed here

First SkyActiv-X Review, glimpse of possibly what to expect in future CX-5s

 

[Monterra]

Nice article, exciting stuff...2 things yes for matte black paint option, no for hood prop...pet peeve couldn't give a crap about pwr tailgate but give us some dang hood struts mazda!

 

[Xeler8ing]

Nice article, exciting stuff...2 things yes for matte black paint option, no for for hood prop...pet peeve couldn't give a crap about pwr tailgate but give us some dang hood struts mazda!

Forward your suggestions to Mazda HQ Japan (wink)

 

[Nelson de Leon]

Nice article, exciting stuff...2 things yes for matte black paint option, no for hood prop...pet peeve couldn't give a crap about pwr tailgate but give us some dang hood struts mazda!

Hood struts meaning those dampers that assists in keeping the hood open?

 

[Monterra]

^Yes and I know added weight where you don't want it but I want those- any self respecting premium-ish car company should too

 

[Nelson de Leon]

^Yes and I know added weight where you don't want it but I want those- any self respecting premium-ish car company should too

Agree with you.

 

[CX-5um]

^Yes and I know added weight where you don't want it but I want those- any self respecting premium-ish car company should too

+1

Mazda is trying to go entry premium route similar to VW (high trim models) and needs to pick and choose its battles. VW has DCTs and hood struts.

 

[murky]

Agree with you.

I agree too. I don't keep things clean under there and don't like to get my hands dirty just to look, or have to have two free hands.

On the plus side, I keep my cars a long time and those struts need to be replaced periodically.