Mazda Has Already Sold a Million CX-5s

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Kedis82ZE8

'15 CX-5 AWD GT w/Tech Pkg

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• May 28, 2015

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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/05/mazda-has-already-sold-a-million-cx-5s.html

"The milestone came at the end of April 2015, making the CX-5 crossover the second-fastest Mazda model to reach the one-million-unit mark behind the Mazda3. In total, it took the crossover just three years and five months since production began in November 2011."

 

DG_1234

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Miata and CX-5

• May 28, 2015

• #2

It's a winner !

 

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Unobtanium

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RDX Aspec Adv.

• May 28, 2015

• #3

I really kind of just jumped out into space when I bought my 2015 touring 2.5 awd. The more I learn about my purchase the better I feel.

 

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piotrek91

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2013 CX-5 6MT

• May 28, 2015

• #4

thanks for sharing.

 

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IHeartGroceries

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Mazdaspeed6

• May 28, 2015

• #5

The market is a tad more competitive now, but back in March of 12, it was an easy sell for wife and I.

Good to see the model is staying competitive. Mazda has done a well enough job, making critical updates to trim and options. The 16 model year plus now looks better than ever! XD

 

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boandlkramer

US Specs in Europe

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'17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3

• May 28, 2015

• #6

Great vehicle, and exactly why we weren't going to shop around when the 2014 came to an untimely 'death.'

 

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inlinev

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2016 CX-5 GT w/tech FWD

• May 28, 2015

• #7

I'm not surprised. It's a great vehicle.

 

yrwei52

2016 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech Pkg

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Plano, Texas, USA

• May 28, 2015

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While Mazda CX-5 is doing well on worldwide sales, but it is not as competitive as I thought in the US market. As we can see from 20 Best-Selling Vehicles in America May Edition, none of the Mazda cars made the list. Among all SUV/CUV's through April 2015:

7. Honda CR-V - YTD Sales: 102,579; Vs. 2014: 6.7%
11. Chevrolet Equinox - YTD Sales: 94,469; Vs. 2014: 23.7%
12. Ford Escape - YTD Sales: 93,042; Vs. 2014: -3.0%
13. Toyota RAV4 - YTD Sales: 89,924; Vs. 2014: 25.1%
14. Nissan Rogue - YTD Sales: 86,253; Vs. 2014: 31.7%
17. Ford Explorer - YTD Sales: 77,551; Vs. 2014: 20.1%

Not surprising Honda CR-V is the top seller among SUV/CUV's. In fact, CR-V is now the best-selling Honda in America. Hopefully Mazda can resolve the problems on SkyActiv-D diesel engine and make it available in the US which should boost some sales here.

 

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Kedis82ZE8

'15 CX-5 AWD GT w/Tech Pkg

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• May 28, 2015

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They are far smaller automaker though and still getting their footing after being completely divested from Ford.

I'm more excited about Skyactiv v 2.0 in a few years than the diesel at this point. It somewhat appears to be like a diesel motor that runs on regular petrol. No idea on the torque of that motor but likely similar mileage without the diesel price premium.

 

yrwei52

2016 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech Pkg

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Plano, Texas, USA

• May 28, 2015

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Kedis82ZE8 said:

They are far smaller automaker though and still getting their footing after being completely divested from Ford.
I'm more excited about Skyactiv v 2.0 in a few years than the diesel at this point. It somewhat appears to be like a diesel motor that runs on regular petrol. No idea on the torque of that motor but likely similar mileage without the diesel price premium.

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I guess I really love the specs on 14:1 low-compression SA-D 2.2L with 173 hp @ 4500 rpm, 310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm, and 5200 rpm redline! Mazda once claimed SA-D is a diesel engine with the fuel efficiency of a hybrid without any compromises in performance.

I like the idea of passing on todays popular trend of downsized, turbocharged engines like Mazda did with SkyActiv Technology. May be we should wait for the next generation SA-G gasoline engines, which will employ Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) essentially firing a gasoline engine like a diesel without using the spark plugs!