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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
2 things I want to point out:
1: 6.2 is impressive given the CX-5's programming is set to provide smooth power delivery. In other words not not even performance oriented "speed" model. You'd get sub 6 numbers easily after even after a light tune. Otherwise Stock, Mazda isn't trying to be the 0-60 king in its class but it just is without even really trying.
2: Tires Tires tires. This thing is faster to 60 than the Mazda6 which is lighter. Just proves how much grip makes a meaningful difference. In this case AWD helps make better use of 300lbs tq. An AWD Mazda6t with summer tires should be in the mid 5's.
Yes. The tires are very important to get the max out of this engine. You can feel that they are limiting even on the CX-9. People have reported significant improvement in performance with new tires.