Just wanted to register and chime in here that no offence to anyone I really don't feel represented by the majority of sentiment in this thread today, although I see folks doing math it doesnt indicate where it will break even just throwing their hands up and going 'who's this for again?! Not me...'. That's fine it's not for you but this thread makes it sound like there's no need for these.
In two years of my Jetta TDI's ownership put 178,000KM's down and driving at highway speeds that'll mean some 40mpg's depending how spirited one chooses to be.
I owned 14mpg real world highway suv's and trucks, they're not affordable or environmental to drive.
The main reason I will seriously entertain this diesel is because the driving experience, combined with higher ride height, traditional transmission and fuel economy are all factors one can't ignore.
There's also no CVT in it which pleases me but everyone is different. Give me an FWD CX5 diesel with reasonable highway numbers and a reasonable maintenance schedule and that'll work nicely. Also the Chevy Equinox will have a diesel CUV coming out this summer according to their website, I'm paying close attention to that vehicles comfort, reviews and expect it to be cross researching the two for who gets the most reliable and comfortable ride.
Also if unobtainium is listening I've read all your most recent work in the past 1/mo it's wonderful to have vocal forum members such as yourself. There's a gentlemen who's owned like a dozen Mazda's (in his signature) so I know I'm in the right place here when he spends time on the CX5 forums mostly.
