As I have not physically seen the model (RF)..

I don't like the 3/4 look or rear corner, just looks really heavy/ugly *** with little tail lamps (see 0.18 sec on vid).
I don't particularly like the large lifting canopy, but what else could they do, seriously it did not wow me as I was expecting a full convertible I guess.
I also thought straight away, what sort of blind spot would there be.

But the ND is a heavier looking car to any Miata before it, partly because of regulation.

IMO this is a compromise model as I knew MMC were going for a fully MRHT (Manual Retractable Hardtop) which was US patent a few years back, but they could not perfect it.

Will pass final judgement when I see it, love the ND interior, way better than my NC.

 

interesting article from some random blog



rest of article: 2018 Mazda CX-5 could get SkyActiv turbo engine

 

Well according to a Nikkei, Mazda Diesels are coming to USA next year 2017!!!

Wow, good luck with that, I hope it does well.

Exclusive: Mazda to introduce its first diesel models in US- Nikkei Asian Review

 

I hope diesels are coming - I'd love a 3 hatch/wagon MT in diesel. My dream wagon (Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio wagon MT isn't coming unless I go there). Alfa Romeo Giulia Wagon in the Cards, at Least for Europe ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

 

NEW cx-5 wow, superb job Mazda..

https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2017-cx-5

 

new paint colour, Soul Red Crystal

 

Looks Amazing! Can't wait to see it at the LA Show this weekend.

And yup, looking more and more like diesels are coming!
Japanese carmaker Mazda plans North American diesel debut for 2017 | Reuters

 

Diesels for US is now official...from Mazda media.

Hiroshima, JAPAN--Mazda Motor Corporation announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show
today it will offer the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 clean diesel engine in the all-new Mazda
CX-5 for North America from the second half of 2017. It will be Mazda's first
diesel engine model in the North American market.

 

It's either the best time or the worst time for diesels in the U.S. market considering a huge portion of the pie is available with VW out of the game. A note worthy mention - I absolutely see more "gas" stations in the North East with diesel than ever before. Diesel supplying stations were impossible to find in New York City five years ago.

 

Not sure why Mazda keep saying that this is their first Diesel in North America. We had Mazda diesels in the early 80s.

Paul

 

alongside the launch of new cx-5 ,Mazda CEO have told to some car journalist that the company will launch an EV car in 2019(in some markets) and a plug-in hybrid in 2021 (worldwide).

This will be part of the agreement signed with Toyota.

(read from italian car news)

 

Side note: VW are dropping DIESELS in USA.
As Audi are also now heavily involved with Diesel-gate, I would assume this applies to all VAG product sold in USA..
VW
Audi
Porsche
Seat (which I don't think you guys get)

 

Saw the CX5 in LA.
WOW.
That is a great looking car. Unfortunately on stage so couldn't get inside but that white interior looked stunning on the Soul Red Crystal

 

We just had our international Auto show here and I have to say the Mazda line up is very nice for the price. The new CX-9 signature series (or whatever it's called) is a pretty awesome value.

But from an enthusiast stand point, there is nothing outside of the Miata and well, it's just a nicer Miata than the last one.

 

So, does anyone know when the new CX-5 is supposed to hit US dealers?

 

9k: sat in one Saturday, the interior is quite nice.

Blade: I was told February.
Diesels in the summer.

 

Hey man,
yep the SRC crystal paint looks really 'special' from what I have been told, a breakthrough finish which really steps Marzda up to the top of class.
Exxxxxcelennnt Smithers!

BTW, Also new colours with this 'crystal' treatment too, and they need it..
Now IF only they made the 2.0 and 2.5 in Turbo for the Mazda 3,6, MX-5 which BADLY needs.

 

yeah, I'm really hoping they do that crystal treatment to all colors in 2017 because as gorgeous as that red looks, it's not my style. I appreciate the color but I can't see myself driving one.

I look forward to this spring so I can take one out for a test drive and then compare it to the Diesel a few months later.

P.S., that interior looks sexy

 

i wanna paint my 8 now

 

Paint supply status..

 

Some Mazda management news: https://www.rx8club.com/general-auto...5/#post4802758

 

Mazda CX-9 Wins Wheels magazine Car Of The Year in Australia for 2017.
2 Years in a row for Mazda with ND MX-5 for 2016.
(MX-5/Miata) of every New Generation has won Wheels COTY (except NB).

https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/car-of-...ar-of-the-year

“This seven-seat SUV is so vastly superior to the competition, you’d need to stretch to a premium SUV like Audi’s superb Q7 to try and better it – for double the price..."

Very impressive....

 

PLUS the all new TC CX-9 makes it to the top 10 final cut for World COTY.

Brand-New Mazda CX-9 makes the final 10 in the 2017 World Car of the Year - The Deadline Network