mooreaccurate72
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- 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD
Interesting comparison: CX-5 vs NX
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I think it's more likely that it's: 'what have the MT drivers done'? lol
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
I think there are more people than MT seeing this, which could explain the sharp increase in sales.
If Mazda could get the 2.5-T or a 200 HP engine into the CX-5, it would really sell even more. I personally believe that a 40K CX-5 would still sell, and sell very well.
If Mazda could get the 2.5-T or a 200 HP engine into the CX-5, it would really sell even more. I personally believe that a 40K CX-5 would still sell, and sell very well.
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My guess is they tried to keep the price gap closer. The style of the Lexus and the severely angled rear window that cuts into real world cargo capacity is a deal killer.
Forget the diesel, just put in the gas 2.5 turbo into the CX5, add the Napa leather and call it the AWD Signature Edition CX5. MSRP of $37k and the CX5 will win Motor Trend CUV of the year for 2019.
It will be fast and luxurious.
Mazda, are you listening? The above is a guaranteed winner. You can send me the royalty check later....
It will be fast and luxurious.
Mazda, are you listening? The above is a guaranteed winner. You can send me the royalty check later....
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Adding turbo for more power is nothing special but the fuel economy will suffer. What I really want is a engine/transmission setup like new 2019 Toyota RAV4 with more power AND better fuel efficiency on a naturally aspirated 2.5L I4 and an 8-speed step-automatic. Toyota's new 203hp Dynamic Force 2.5L naturally aspirated I4 has 15 more hp than a 2018 Mazda CX-5 without adding a turbo, and fuel economy with Direct Shift-8AT should be better than 2018 CX-5 too even without "cylinder deactivation" based on new 2018 Toyota Camry with the same engine/transmission setup. Mind you 2018 Camry base model has improved 7/5/8 combined/city/highway mpg on EPA estimates than 2017 Camry which is unbelievable!
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- Plano, Texas, USA
So you want a CX-5 AWD with poor fuel economy closer to CX-9's 23/20/26 combined/city/highway EPA mpg than 26/24/30?
No, MT 2019 SUV of the Year will be Toyota RAV4.
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- Mazda CX-5 GT Tech 2017 White
I think youre right. Mazda CX-5 need a base model with 8 speed automatic and a better engine with direct/ port injection making 200+ hp.
Signature model with the 2.5 turbo and some goodies. To appeal some luxury suv they need: panoramic sunroof, 360 camera, bigger screen, lcd cockpit etc.. if you want to stay on the top list for shoppers.
Signature model with the 2.5 turbo and some goodies. To appeal some luxury suv they need: panoramic sunroof, 360 camera, bigger screen, lcd cockpit etc.. if you want to stay on the top list for shoppers.
All I want from a "Signature model" is a Brembo brake option with 12inch+ rotors.
The CX9 weighs 1,000 LBS more than the CX5.
Yep. The turbo's torque advantage would allow them to use a taller final drive and make up some lost mpgs. I would think 22/28 would be possible, maybe more?
That's one nit-pick I have with my CX-5 -- It turns 2000 RPM going only 60mph in top gear.
I had planned on keeping my '17 CX-5 for at least five years, but a "Signature" turbo trim would have me trading mine in in a heartbeat.
That's one nit-pick I have with my CX-5 -- It turns 2000 RPM going only 60mph in top gear.
I had planned on keeping my '17 CX-5 for at least five years, but a "Signature" turbo trim would have me trading mine in in a heartbeat.
lol
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Just compare a Mazda6 2.5T and a Camry V6, Camry V6 has much more horsepower but very similar EPA fuel economy, and a simple and reliable naturally aspirated engine to boot.
Comparing power vs fuel economy between 2018 Mazda6 and Camry, even 2.5T on Mazda6 won't help too much to revive sagging sales volume on Mazda6!
| 2018 | Mazda6 Touring | Mazda6 GT | Toyota Camry L | Toyota Camry XSE | Toyota Camry XLE V6 |
| Engine (87 octane) | 2.5L I4 187hp@6,000rpm | 2.5T I4 227hp@5,000rpm | 2.5L I4 203hp@6600rpm | 2.5L I4 206hp@6,800rpm | 3.5L V6 301hp@6,600rpm |
| Automatic Transmission | 6-speed with Sport mode | 6-speed with Sport mode | 8-speed | 8-speed with Sport/Normal/Eco modes | 8-speed with Sport/Normal/Eco modes |
| EPA MPG combined/city/hwy | 29/26/35 | 26/23/31 | 34/29/41 | 32/28/39 | 26/22/33 |
