Mazda has been known to skip model years...
It would not surprise me at all for the 2016.5 to be the final edition of this generation, and to then see an ALL NEW CX-5 at the NOVEMBER Auto Show to be delivered to dealers in 3/17 as a 2018 Model...
There may be a 2017 but nearly unchanged from 2016.5 except for here and there like power seat memory. IIRC, the 2015's were nearly the same as 2014.5
SkyActiv-G 2.5T Turbo on 2016 CX-9 has maximum torque at 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm. With maximum horsepower at 227 hp (87 octane) / 250 hp (93 octane) @ 5,000 rpm and 6,300 rpm redline, it's hard to deliver maximum torque below 2,000 rpm no matter how Mazda re-programs it."An output of roughly 270 to 290 horsepower and more than 260 lb-ft of torque should be possible with ease. The old six-speed automatic is expected to be replaced by a new gearbox. This could get up to 10 gear ratios, and it should improve the way the car feels considerably. "
Sounds perfect providing the max torque is delivered at low revs at least 1500 rpm, and the suspension isn't any harder that at present on the 19" wheels.
Also be aware that for this new SA-G turbo engine, you need to replace expensive spark plugs ($30.95 EACH) every 40,000 miles!
SkyActiv-G 2.5T Turbo on 2016 CX-9 has maximum torque at 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm. With maximum horsepower at 227 hp (87 octane) / 250 hp (93 octane) @ 5,000 rpm and 6,300 rpm redline, it's hard to deliver maximum torque below 2,000 rpm no matter how Mazda re-programs it.
Also be aware that for this new SA-G turbo engine, you need to replace expensive spark plugs ($30.95 EACH) every 40,000 miles!
Also be aware that for this new SA-G turbo engine, you need to replace expensive spark plugs ($30.95 EACH) every 40,000 miles!
They both need it for similar reasons.No way the CX-5 gets a 2.5T. The 6 needs it to compete. The CX-5 does not.
No way the CX-5 gets a 2.5T. The 6 needs it to compete. The CX-5 does not.
If it were a separate trim level they might be discriminating folks who want to pay for the turbo but not for other features. But that's how they are packaging their current cars any way.If they would add it to the CX5, it would be added for all of the CX5s, or it would be a separate trim level?
If it were a separate trim level they might be discriminating folks who want to pay for the turbo but not for other features. But that's how they are packaging their current cars any way.
I'd love to pick and choose. I think I can deal without a sunroom, Bose, leather, nav, dual climate, but def want the cold weather package and bi xenons next time around.
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I'll admit my hope that the CX-5 will get a 2.5T is both irrational and self-serving, but it does actually need it to compete against the top end Ford Escape, Subaru Forester XT, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage. Arguably even the Toyota RAV4, which (rather hilariously to me) has more power in the hybrid than Mazda has in the 2.5NA.
As for the 6 vs the CX-5, here are the 2015 USA sales numbers (from http://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pre...increase-december-best-annual-sales-20-years/):
CX-5: 111,450
6: 57,897
Total: 319,184
Given that the CX-5 is Mazda's single highest selling vehicle and makes up more than 1/3 of their total US sales, I posit that it's their most visible and most generally desired vehicle here. As such, pairing its "sporty SUV" image with power that matches the other SUVs trying to be "sporty" seems to make a lot of sense.
Interestingly, the 3 comes in second with 107,885 sold last year. As such, I think you could also make a case for a new Mazdaspeed 3 to compete with the GTI and Focus ST. Mazda seems to be stating pretty clearly that they don't care about that, though.