We need to search online to see if someone has recorded this
US Diesel's big splash introduction
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- 2022 2.5GT
There are no gasket issues with the current diesel.
Any issues with diesel were first generation up to late 2014, at least here in OZ. When update came in 2015, next to no issues since
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- 2022 2.5GT
Same in Europe as far as the TSB record goes.
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
As best I can tell, it took right around 30-31 seconds to hit 109mph. The 2.5L CX5 hits 110mph in 31 flat. Sounds like it is equivalent, vs. better.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-mazda-cx-5-25l-awd-test-review
Quite possibly. I have tried to look on YouTube to see if there's any in gear acceleration, but have been unable to find one as of yet. This is where the extra torque advantage would help
It should be close to the same since there is only 9 HP difference between the two engines. In a comparison of sustained maximum acceleration, the result usually comes down to horsepower/weight.
The driving experience is quite different though due to the top-heavy powerband of the naturally aspirated 2.5L vs. the bottom-heavy powerband of the turbo 2.2D.
Well, maybe you can go start a thread on how it's too bad Mazda no longer sells the 2 here and I can crap all over it because it's not big enough for my family and would suck at towing
Rolling acceleration should be better in the diesel if I am not mistaken
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The DPF firing up smells like ammonia right?
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- RDX Aspec Adv.
In the chipped out big trucks I drove for work sometimes, it sure SEEMED like it, but maybe it was just the super linear power delivery being deceptive. I don't know. THe videos/numbers don't seem to back the theory.
Maybe a current owner here can post a video showing this along with times (uhm)
I think it depends on whether you're talking about mash-the-pedal testing, or real world roll-on acceleration which is usually less than full throttle.
In mash-the-pedal tests, Mazda's current 6AT in the CX-5 downshifts fast, so the 2.5L gets into its powerband quickly and I suspect acceleration times will be roughly similar. If the 2.2D has an edge it will be small.
When cruising around in the real world, the transmission is lugging both engines at low RPM in a high gear. Under those conditions, the 2.5L is far away from its power band and isn't going anywhere without a couple of downshifts. But the 2.2D will have torque on tap, so it will feel more powerful and responsive in everyday driving.
You could be right - I suspect most people come between somewhere pressing the throttle about 1/2 to around 3/4 to full mash-the-pedal.
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I agree with that.
This is why I want the diesel. I like to accelerate without downshifting
Will still do it depending on throttle pressure etc
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- CX5 Akera 2.2 Diesel
This just posted on Au CX5 FB group. 2013 CX5 diesel KE with mild versa tune ecu remap.
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Yes of course, I'm talking about commuting, not racing. It had better downshift if I stomp on the gas.
With the 2.5 test drive, it felt like the engine sounded like I was trying to accelerate aggressively when I felt like what I'd call moderate.
