7eregrine
The man, the myth, the legend
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
How about 16? [emoji4]
A Few Surprises from US 2018 Mazda CX-5
- Thread starter yrwei52
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Great info, thanks! I agree that no need to spend extra for something that's now standard, auto-memory seats was a requirement for the 2 different drivers. Heated rear seats & steering wheel are nice but not worth the extra $$$.
What's the beef with cylinder deactivation?
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- Plano, Texas, USA
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- Plano, Texas, USA
These 2 types of vents will be interchangeable perfectly. The problem for the 1st-gen CX-5 is the parts wont be available in the US; whereas for the 2nd-gen CX-5 you can special order the parts easily from any US Mazda dealers.
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- Denver, CO
I'm assuming 7's post was in jest. Gen 1 has different vents than the Gen 2.
A 1 MPG improvement on their largest selling vehicle (by a wide margin) could be a big deal in today's world of slowly tightening CAFE standards. I don't know how much wiggle room Mazda has against the fuel economy requirements, but given that they don't market any hybrid vehicles it's possible they need all the help they can get. It also brings the EPA highway rating for the AWD model up to the magic number 30 which might catch a few buyers' eyes.
This is the last throw of the dice for these current engines until SkyActiv-X comes online
Is this throwing fuel on the discussion or a real question?
There is no downside other than some may prefer simpler engine technology. If I have the choice between having it or not I would not have it. Same with turbos. I don’t need them. But if the car has it already then that is that. It’s not a dealbreaker for me.
Everyone has their dealbreaker point.
But on diesel he truely believe MNAO is pushing it hard evidenced by MNAO has scheduled training courses on diesel for his technicians. So there's still some hope for diesel lovers.
Oh great, I am now well into my evaluation of alternatives for a diesel Mazda and now a glimmer of hope is dangled in front of my eyes. Cruel.
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
From what people have said, on this forum and others, is that in the long run, you have issues. Not in the first year or two but in years 4+. Burning oil, etc.
That's because Mazda North America are "a bit slow" (wink)
Could be but since 2018 is now on sale, they should be listing it on their website if for no other reason than keeping up with the various requirements to list this type of information (if any requirements exist that is!)
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Yes cylinder deactivation is not new but many had tried and failed. The rotary engine is not new either and why can Mazda just bring it back?
Honda has gone through class-action lawsuit with its VCM problems found on 2008~2013 V6s, including the Odyssey you mentioned, due to spark plug fouling and oil consumption, in addition to early engine mount and position ring failures caused by engine misfiring. Honda has to pay for all the repairs related to cylinder deactivation based on the settlement of class-action lawsuit.
