I can relate believe me..you can see how few autos I've owned over the years- in fact not until 2 years ago did I not have at least 1 manual and I do miss it..Mazdas auto is really good I 'manually' shift mine all the time- not because its not smart or quick (it is) but because I like the control..that being said in a diesel cx5 at least for even $ I'd almost definitely choose the auto. To me manuals make the most sense in sport/sporty cars and in cars without ample power or esp in the low end..diesel definitely doesn't have that problem!
geodug, congrats on the X3.
I have an X3 now which like your TDI is getting way up there in miles so I was hoping to get into a CX-5 Diesel but like you might need to consider other options as this is taking far too long to come to market.
mind if I ask what an X3 diesel goes for up North?
Did the Mazda 6 ever get this far?
Crosstrek is fugly IMO (and still under powered with the same 152HP/145TQ). Rather have the 'stodgy' GSW than the fugly, smaller, weaker Crosstrek.
Rather have the more similar 3 as well (which is pretty fun to drive for a compact hatch IMO). It's probably my likeliest route as I have a feeling there will be good deals since the new model is coming in 2019 if I'm going to go the '$leftover option'.
But I will cross shop the 3, the GSW and the CX5 diesel. As much as I'd LOVE the diesel, I just don't know if I can bring myself to driving an auto tranny. I can't stand them frankly.
Was announced last year at the same time as the 2018 Mazda 6 updateI thought our 18s with those updates was a bit later than that but I'd agree that don't bet on seeing a diesel on a lot for MY18..I think it will happen as the 19s are rolled in.. when that is who knows with Mazda they've been all over the map with that kind of thing but I think (maybe based on this) that 19s show up before the 18s did..17s were spring of 17 if I recall..so even that was a short model year.
Drove the new turbo 6GT and 3GT stick back to back..shocked me but I actually preferred the 3..maybe the one I drove awhile back was auto..but I really did enjoy driving the 3GT..and am hereby strongly considering it- they're expecting redesign in the fall for MY19 btw so that's an added bonus..says he's expecting awd option to likely be part of the mix.. But yeah if you want some space, nice feature set and a (nice shifting) manual shift car for ~25k US its pretty tough to beat right now I must say...twins sure but they're a different animal and more money and don't hold value at all, cramped. I do need to circle back to the WRX as they've done some tweaks but its just a bit too crude for me.
No diesel update other than likely this calendar year (his guess)
IS THE MAZDA CX-5 DIESEL COMING SOON? CARB CERTIFIES 2.2-LITER SKYACTIV-D ENGINE
IT’S BEEN YEARS SINCE MAZDA HAS PROMISED THEIR 2.2-LITER SKYACTIV DIESEL’S ENTRY TO THE U.S. MARKET. NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE THERE’S SOME PROGRESS TOWARD GETTING IT TO MARKET THIS YEAR.
Diesel engines have been on shaky ground these past few years. From emissions cheating scandals to increasing electrification, diesels are becoming a rare sight, at least in light duty cars. Some manufacturers, however, are still introducing diesel options with their newest models. Hyundai, for instance, announced a 2.2-liter turbodiesel in their 2019 Santa Fe, forgoing the old 3.3-liter gasoline V6 in the process. Now, Mazda’s own 2.2-liter SkyActiv turbodiesel, available in global markets, but not the U.S., has been years in the making. Mazda originally slated a diesel version of its CX-5 crossover to go on sale last fall as a 2018 model. The 2.5-liter, four-cylinder gasoline version hit the market in that timeframe, but the diesel? It never surfaced, and there’s been no specific mention of when it will come to market.
Now though, it looks like there’s been some progress. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently certified Mazda’s diesel engine, according to documents recently posted on their website. Specifically, it lists “Mazda Motor Corporation” as the certified party for a 2018 model diesel vehicle. Further down, on the last page of the document, it lists “2018 Mazda CX-5” – both 2WD and 4WD versions – as the certified vehicles.
For those still seeking a diesel option for greater fuel efficiency, the SkyActiv Diesel, when it does arrive, shouldn’t disappoint. Barring changes from the global version to suit our emissions regulations, the diesel CX-5 may crest 40 MPG. In its current form, the global market 2.2-liter SkyActiv-D engine makes 175 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. We’d expect a new version of this engine to have the same or slightly more power when it reaches our shores.
Whether the CX-5, Mazda’s current volume seller, will benefit from a diesel under the hood, remains to be seen. German manufacturers have largely walked away from diesels in the U.S. in the wake of recent scandals, lower gas prices and less interest in fuel economy. Mazda has not officially announced an on sale date for the CX-5 diesel, so stay tuned to TFLcar.com for more updates!
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