No its not until recently most cars sold were diesel. Little demand for petrol versions is the reason we don't get them, but that's changed since the adverse press reports, and cities are now threatening to add extra taxes for diesels.
does anybody know when the 2018 model for the 6 and cx5 would most likely hit dealers if they show it out at the LA autoshow in the next 2 weeks?
2.5Turbo + AA = the dream car. I might even trade in my 2017s much earlier than I thought
I have no issues with start/stop
My son has a Ford Edge with start/stop, and he hates it, so no thanks to start/stop.
That and CVT's.
My son has a Ford Edge with start/stop, and he hates it, so no thanks to start/stop.
That and CVT's.
I am not a fan of start stop, but it can be turned off so you never have to use it.
I hate it as well. My brothers XC90 T5 has it, and I showed him how to turn it off. But for a while it had to be turned off after each startup, until a recent ECU update that leaves it off permanently.
I was at my dealer this afternoon and the general manager came from a trip where the 2018 CX5 was introduced to them. He said it was only minor cosmetic changes and additional standard features. I asked if there were new engine configuration he said none on CX5 but there is a turbo for the 6.
I was at my dealer this afternoon and the general manager came from a trip where the 2018 CX5 was introduced to them. He said it was only minor cosmetic changes and additional standard features. I asked if there were new engine configuration he said none on CX5 but there is a turbo for the 6.
So not even cylinder deactivation 2.5 (uhm)
So not even cylinder deactivation 2.5 (uhm)
The latest Autogefhl You Tube video on the CX-5 has the European version of the 2.5 with the E-Loop system, auto start/stop and cylinder management. While I am not totally against these systems personally my verdict is that they are not yet perfected. The aforementioned issues with vcm here are common knowledge. Auto start/stop seems reasonable but if you have to keep turning it off because of annoyance then what is the point ? I recently drove a Fiat Chrysler with start/stop. Pulling up into my driveway, the engine would stop before I could shift it into Park. Doing that restarted the engine for a couple of seconds then stop again. Now maybe this vehicle was not adjusted properly? In stop and go traffic the starter will get quite the workout especially in known horrible traffic regions like Seattle. Yes there is a button to turn it off but it is on by default.
I do believe that by not firing the cylinders that are deactivated this places imbalance in the engine. For a 4 cyl engine this is crucial. Maybe not so much for the eight or a six. This was a big reason I bought the Mazda. No VCM and no start/stop. Either of those systems would have been black flags for the purchase. Im glad I got the 2017 if the 2018 Model will have these.
Mazda's system doesn't use the starter.
The engine balance stays the same because even though the deactivated cylinders aren't firing, the pistons are still reciprocating. An inline four also has an even firing order, firing every 180 degrees of crank rotation. When the outer cylinders are deactivated, it retains an firing order, firing every 360 degrees of crank rotation. The issue with cylinder deactivation is plug fouling, resulting in misfires. Honda, GM, and Chrysler vehicles have had that problem.
Ive had my 2017 diesel since July. The Istop works perfectly and as it stalls the engine with the pistons poised at the optimum angle, the start up time is instant.