ASH8

CX-5 has not even been sold (OS) yet and a TSB is out already...about rattles!..

Great to see Mazda is on-top of issues FAST...

ASH8

I am in a competition here to WIN a Diesel CX-5...now I wonder??

nycgps

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wow what the. car is not even out and there are TSB? Should I be happy or sad ? wtf

well, good to see that their TSB FINALLY has color. LOL

ASH8

Not really new mate....this is a good response.
And MNAO takes out the color when they copy the MMC (Japan) Bulletin you see now.

SayNoToPistons

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My friend drove a sport AWD today. He was VERY impressed by the handling and ride. He said the interior quality and ergonomics is quite good for an entry level CUV. Power is adequate, but leaves room for improvement.

He is an avid Audi and BMW enthusiast (owner of a Q5 and 335d) and has test driven quite a few other cars. He beat me to it, but if my friend can say he was impressed with the CX-5, I think I will be too. I can't wait!

nycgps

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mmm, oh yeah, forgot about that.

ahh, we americans ALWAYS get the BORING version ...

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM really? Where did ur friend test drive one ?

RotoRocket

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I never in a million years would have believed I'd ever consider driving a CUV given the high center of gravity and flavor-of-the-day trend, but if Mazda made the diesel version of the CX-5 available stateside, I'd definitely drive it and buy it if it met my expectations in terms of acceptable road manners and quality.

I will not resort to buying a VW product to get an efficient diesel, after past experiences with VWs, as well as knowing of family and friends' past experiences with VWs.

I do not understand the hesitation on the part of Japanese automakers in providing diesel motor options for North America.

nycgps

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When it comes to Diesel use, It's a well known fact that MOST Americans still living in their 50's 60's, they thought Diesel is only for trucks, it's ugly, and it's dirty.

This is also why VW had a hard time selling ANYTHING Diesel to the US --- their Diesel is pretty good but no one buys them.

not to mention all the agreement between oil companies and auto makers (just my opinion), so they will try to avoid ANYTHING that will save them gas.

Mazda as a mid-small size auto company, simply cannot afford too much risk, especially after how much they lost last year.

they just want to use Sky-G as test mule/advertizement first, let people know that they have cool cars with cool engines that gives out cool mpg all possible without the gay look of Prius(that's what some people think of Prius) and Expensive Drivetrain replacements (most people afraid of hybrids cuz of the battery, even tho the battery actually last for the life of the car, they don't know)

as more people pay attention to their products, that's when they release Sky-D.

zoom44

why wonder?

ASH8

Just "dreaming/hoping" I might WIN..

ASH8

God I hope so J, so far I am not impressed with MNAO new ad agency and their new Promo/Launch of the all new CX-5.

As I see it more must be said about "what is" Skyactiv, how does it benefit the Buyer?,,,

Skyactiv IS the stand out #1 feature of the CX-5 which separates it from all other small SUV's.

I think there is better to come (I hope so), so far to me it looks a little too 'kiddie'.

Will a family of young children inspire mom or dad to buy a CX-5?

SayNoToPistons

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Open Road Mazda. I'll be going this coming weekend.

nycgps

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Meh, its MNAO afterall, dont expect too much.

nycgps

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Isnt that in jersey? Im surprised wayne is not the first to get it.

This coming weekend? Nj dealer closes on sunday. Its a law. Just so u know.

What time u going saturday? :-)

RotoRocket

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I am not certain, but I thought VW was selling their TDI Jettas & Passats at a pretty brisk pace?

nycgps

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dunno about any other place but in NYC I RARELY see Diesel VW ... but there are way more Diesel Station now than mmm say 3 years ago.

RMXG8

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Just seen the cx5 in person at a local dealership, looks real nice trunk space actually looked more spacious than my cx7 and inside looked just as much room as the cx7.

zoom44

just saw one in person but alas I didnt have time for more than a quick walk around. the car itself was locked, it was raining and Oliver had just fallen asleep in the car. salesman only just came out as I decided I had been there long enough. looks very good in person. This was a Touring Auto 4wd which was stickered at $28xxx

nycgps

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28xxx for touring only? What about gt? I thought its cheaper

ASH8

Petition to Mazda US to remove Lorax Ads.!!,,,crass-commercialization!!

http://www.torquenews.com/1081/onlin...mercialization

http://www.change.org/petitions/mazd...polluting-cars

ASH8

You know what they say about ANY publicity!

ASH8

GoAuto Australia reports on CX-5 long road test ...usually they say it as it is and gets it right..
It is WORTH reading...also click on "Our Opinion " page link.

WHY Mazda Australia have not launched the more powerful 2.2 SA Diesel at the same time beggars belief..obviously production capacity...it will be here on sale in a few weeks.

Now, though, its cheaper, shorter and more upright CX-5 successor has surfaced, with intent to ‘hit the SUV sweet spot’ according to Mazda – and that sounds an awful lot like a threat to bore us.

But we needn’t have worried because once again Mazda has shown us how to do an SUV with style.

Mazda has good reason to feel confident that its saviour has finally arrived.

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2579B1001E5FB5

ASH8

WE (Australia) are paying more than we have to to help keep MMC 'liquid financially'.


CX-5 Prices in Oz.

Maxx $27,800 AUD
Maxx (a) $29,800
Maxx AWD (a) $32,300
Maxx Sport (a) $33,540
Maxx Sport AWD (a) $36,040
Maxx Sport AWD Diesel (a) $39,040
Grand Touring AWD (a) $43,200
Grand Touring AWD Diesel (a) $46,200

ASH8

PLUS...a 2.5 SA-G Engine!

Developed primarily for the US market version of the CX-5, the still-secret 2.5 will be unveiled in the first quarter of next year, with Australian sales expected to follow soon after.

Also destined for the all-new small SUV series is a smaller-capacity SkyActiv-D turbo-diesel to complement the new 129kW/420Nm 2.0-litre unit.

Devised with the European market in mind, this ultra-low-emission engine is believed to be of 1.5- or 1.6-litre capacity, enabling a special lightweight eco version of the CX-5 to slip beneath the 100 grams per kilometre carbon dioxide pollution threshold.

nycgps

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ahh. 2.5 SkyActiv-G ?

Let me guess, it will have at LEAST 200 hp and 200 ft lbs of torque, right ?

Not a bad thing. but consider the CURRENT 2.0 SkyActiv-G gets "only" 31 mpg hwy for the AWD GT model ...

if their 2.5 SkyActiv-G gets higher hp and same mpg numbers, it WILL **** a lot of "current" 2.0 SkyACtiv-G customers off

if it's higher power but lower MPG, depends on how much lower we're talking about. it will STILL **** a lot of current owners off ...

I might as well just ask Honda to bring their K24A powered Mini-Van over to the state. it gets good mpg and decent amount of power WITHOUT the wait.