Usually, Mazda releases the new models in February -March.
Maybe? Not sure how credible this site or if all speculation. Google Translated
http://carbikenews.xyz/new-cx-5/
"" SKYACTIV-G 2.5T"
Maximum output of 230ps / 5000 rotation
42.8kg.m / 2000 rotation"
Per the US definition of a model year, a new CX-5 released in February-March of next year would be a 2018, not a 2017. We're already off the normal schedule anyway because of the 2016.5 revision.
That Japanese article is consistent with all other information I've seen from Asia - an "all-new" 2nd-gen CX-5 should be seen at 2016 LA Auto Show as a 2017 MY. And the 250-hp SkyActiv-G 2.5L Turbo would be available on 2nd-gen CX-5.Maybe? Not sure how credible this site or if all speculation. Google Translated
http://carbikenews.xyz/new-cx-5/
"" SKYACTIV-G 2.5T"
Maximum output of 230ps / 5000 rotation
42.8kg.m / 2000 rotation"
And this makes a Turbo seem like a possibility too:
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/07/08/mazdas-new-turbo-four-fits-in-6-and-3/
Well it's 250hp, 310 lbs of torque, and no way it breaks into the 13s stock. Now maybe if it really did have 310hp, but it'd still be a stretch...I am pretty sure we will see the CX5 in 2017 offer the 2.5L with turbo option. It will probably add $3k to the price tag but it will be available on the T or GT package.
That would make for one fast CX5. I can see it running high 13's or low 14's with the 310HP.
That Japanese article is consistent with all other information I've seen from Asia - an "all-new" 2nd-gen CX-5 should be seen at 2016 LA Auto Show as a 2017 MY. And the 250-hp SkyActiv-G 2.5L Turbo would be available on 2nd-gen CX-5.
2nd Gen Mazda CX-5 Could Be Seen in 2016 LA Auto Show!?
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That's why there's 2016.5 CX-5 serves as a buffer with some configuration changes and may be added with driver memory seat (but with downgraded 6-way power adjustments) and 6-way power passenger seat as 2016 MY CX-5 has been out for too long, since Feb. 2015!
Usually car manufactures would use new model year with some minor enhancements if there's no major redesigns. In fact, I've never seen a ".5" model year for any vehicles except 2001.5 VW Passat and that was a new design.
I am pretty sure we will see the CX5 in 2017 offer the 2.5L with turbo option. It will probably add $3k to the price tag but it will be available on the T or GT package.
That would make for one fast CX5. I can see it running high 13's or low 14's with the 310HP.
Mazda is different, then other brands. They don't release a new or updated model, every year(2017, 2018). If they change something, they will call it 201x.5.