US Diesel's big splash introduction
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At this rate Kia's diesel Sorento mid-size SUV may arrive first. Infiniti will have its 2019 QX50 out before long.
Acura just revealed their 2019 RDX with SH-AWD (torque vectoring), a turbo 4 cylinder promising good low end torque, Apple CarPlay, ventilated 16 way adjustable seats, large panoramic sunroof, 10 speed transmission, and all new infotainment. A really nice upgrade from a Honda CR-V. Guessing ~ $8K - $10K more than a diesel CX-5 GT.
Acura just revealed their 2019 RDX with SH-AWD (torque vectoring), a turbo 4 cylinder promising good low end torque, Apple CarPlay, ventilated 16 way adjustable seats, large panoramic sunroof, 10 speed transmission, and all new infotainment. A really nice upgrade from a Honda CR-V. Guessing ~ $8K - $10K more than a diesel CX-5 GT.
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Possibly... but PR departments are integral with the marketing department’s strategy. So maybe elsewhere, overzealous “media bloggers” instead?
Business doesn’t always go as planned. But I find it glaring that Mazda Corp or NA has posted/hosted a “diesel introduction information” website requesting signup to receive the latest information but as of yet they havent delivered a single communication of that diesel here in the States... corporate silence for 9 months! Head in the sand.
I think Mazda Corp or Mazda NA have huge blame.
I would like to have the opportunity to. Maybe if the Sorento diesel is successful, they'll also offer the Sportage here. Are the Kia diesels there using DEF fluid?
The Sorento size-wise is in between CX-5 and CX9; a bit smaller than a CX-8 which I got excited about because its within the Goldilocks zone for our use (but its not to be made available to the USA).
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Don't worry, as soon as it is done, they will send an email. Same time as the rest of the world knows
Until then, absolutely no information. I signed up for that, and apparently they used my contact info to send me propaganda about the Mazda 6 turbo. That put me over the edge.
Kaps - Mango? Dross? I guess you disapprove of my strong wording? Sorry, I apologize. We’re not all saints but it doesn’t make us devils.
Back to my point. I find it glaring that Mazda Corp or NA has hosted a “diesel introduction information” website soliciting a signup to receive the latest diesel update information but as of yet they havent delivered a single communication of that diesel... corporate silence for 9 months! Head in the sand.
Hope you can extend a bit of goodwill.
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- 2014 QX70 AWD
some new senior management at Mazda NA... only time will tell if anything (communication) changes. At least he's got "cool" hair!
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/mazda-north-american-operations-promotes-jim-lievois-executive-vice-president/
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/mazda-north-american-operations-promotes-jim-lievois-executive-vice-president/
(rofl)
Is Mazda even at the Detroit auto show this year? They're missing from the floor plan, and the auto show list on the Mazda USA site doesn't mention Detroit at all.
I asked last weekend at the show in Boston. The floor rep. blamed delays on regulators. For an ETA he said "hopefully in the next six months."
No idea (uhm)
Seems USA emissions regulations coupled with VW dieselgate fall out could be the source/reason for the delays
Diesel resale prices have been hit in EU. Seems it will get taxed higher and the delta will be taken off of resale value. Countries dont work in isolation. Even if EPA relaxes a lot of things - EU and China are moving towards Hybrid and Electric right now. IF you have deep pockets by all means try the new diesel. But in most cases your resale will depend on how the US goes - which is the way of EU and China.
