Wonder how many people outside this forum are looking to buy the diesel. Maybe not that many hence Mazda North American being secretive (uhm)C&D article about new Kia Sorrento Diesel mentions the strengthened US EPA standards.
But Mazdas refusal to save face is only backfiring.
Wonder how many people outside this forum are looking to buy the diesel. Maybe not that many hence Mazda North American being secretive (uhm)
I think most Americans don't know the benefit of the diesel. Will be interested in what percentage prefer the diesel after driving both.
If one has a need for towing, the CX5 is not a good choice, diesel or not. Yea you can haul a small utility trailer but I wouldn’t go beyond that. A full size suv or pickup would serve that duty better.
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/
Depends on what one is towing. Over here both petrol and diesel are rated for 1800kg (3968lbs) braked towing (750 [1653lbs] unbraked)
I guess I’m old fashioned. I just do not consider this vehicle a towing vehicle just as I wouldn’t consider a sedan a towing vehicle. Sure it may be possible but throw in some circumstances like going over a mountain pass or inclement weather and the whole idea changes. I would also question the longevity of the CX5 as a regular towing vehicle.
I may be putting too much thought into this along with personal opinion. If we knew of a CX5 owner who say lived in Australia and regularly towed a small caravan or whatever they call those small trailers, it would be nice to hear how the engine and drivetrain held up. Especially since loads upwards of 3000 pounds are mentioned i suspect it will be easy to wag the dog very easily.
This doesn’t change my view that it’s a very fine vehicle for passengers and some occasional hauling in the back end.
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I think most Americans don't know the benefit of the diesel. Will be interested in what percentage prefer the diesel after driving both.
Among the people who would test drive both, I think the diesel would win a lot of people over. The problem will be in getting people to try test driving the diesel.
Prior to the scandal, the VW TDIs had quite a following in this part of the country. And Mercedes diesels before them. So there definitely WAS demand for them. What's uncertain is how many of the current and former TDI owners are willing to go for another diesel after getting burned by VW.
Among the people who would test drive both, I think the diesel would win a lot of people over. The problem will be in getting people to try test driving the diesel.