Recently we traded in my wife's old, tiny 06 Scion xB for a 2016 CX 5 GT AWD (quite an upgrade!), and of course, I find myself with the new car itch too.
I'm driving an 07 Camry V6 SE, with 285k on the clock. It's getting close to time to retire it - and I find myself looking closely at the Mazda 6.
Our CX 5 ownership experience over 11k has been great so far - but I do have a couple of questions that maybe experienced Mazda owners will be able to answer for me.
1) Power. coming from a 3.5l V6 to a 2.5l 4cyl, I know the power won't be what I'm used to, of course. I personally find the CX 5 to feel a little sluggish on highway ramps - will the 6 be a similar experience, or is the lighter weight going to help off set that? (I'm trying to avoid going for a test drive, as I know I'll fall in love and be doomed)
2) I am also seriously considering Subaru's, and a big piece is the technology. I kinda sorta really want Apple Car Play, which I hear might be coming to Mazda later this year. How concrete is that?
3) Pie in the sky ... any chance they'll release the wagon version in the US? (I know, I know, but it looks awesome)
Thanks!
I'm driving an 07 Camry V6 SE, with 285k on the clock. It's getting close to time to retire it - and I find myself looking closely at the Mazda 6.
Our CX 5 ownership experience over 11k has been great so far - but I do have a couple of questions that maybe experienced Mazda owners will be able to answer for me.
1) Power. coming from a 3.5l V6 to a 2.5l 4cyl, I know the power won't be what I'm used to, of course. I personally find the CX 5 to feel a little sluggish on highway ramps - will the 6 be a similar experience, or is the lighter weight going to help off set that? (I'm trying to avoid going for a test drive, as I know I'll fall in love and be doomed)
2) I am also seriously considering Subaru's, and a big piece is the technology. I kinda sorta really want Apple Car Play, which I hear might be coming to Mazda later this year. How concrete is that?
3) Pie in the sky ... any chance they'll release the wagon version in the US? (I know, I know, but it looks awesome)
Thanks!