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- 2016 Mazda CX 5 Grand Touring
just wondering how many people would upgrade if the new CX-5 has the turbo 4 with lets say 275 horses and a considerable torque bump??
How many would upgrade to the 2017 CX5 if.....
- Thread starter dgraham2038
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Basically, like an SQ5 then?
In the UK mine is attractive because road tax is based on emissions and my diesel CX-5 is 30 per anum. Landrovers are about 500. I imagine the CX-5 would land somewhere in the 280 region with that extra power.
Also, fuel economy is a factor too and 45 miles to the gallon (UK) is quite nice.
I bought the CX-5 because it's the best car at a reasonable price and relatively cheap to run and maintain.
If I had the money to get and maintain a CX-5 with 275bhp, I'd have bought an Audi SQ5.
In the UK mine is attractive because road tax is based on emissions and my diesel CX-5 is 30 per anum. Landrovers are about 500. I imagine the CX-5 would land somewhere in the 280 region with that extra power.
Also, fuel economy is a factor too and 45 miles to the gallon (UK) is quite nice.
I bought the CX-5 because it's the best car at a reasonable price and relatively cheap to run and maintain.
If I had the money to get and maintain a CX-5 with 275bhp, I'd have bought an Audi SQ5.
Cx5 was a dad car for me. Groceries, moving family around. In USA none of my cars will ever be under 30 mpg ones. Granted it's not as costly as UK but I want to keep my carbon footprint small.
Sound deadening and 10% more HP/torque are worth more than 275 HP.
Sound deadening and 10% more HP/torque are worth more than 275 HP.
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
My wife enjoys her CX-5 and it wouldn't be a priority if this was even the case.
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD
Sound Deadening + thicker glass + CarPlay/AA + a few more features to keep up with the competition would sell me instantly. Really don't care about the turbo motor, but if they could squeeze 10-15 more HP out the 2.5, I'd be more than happy with that
I wouldn't for more power. If I wanted power, I would of kept my Evo. I wanted the CX-5 to be a comfortable ride, not use premium gas, and get good gas mileage. Obviously that's not the case for everyone, but I love having a SUV that I can get up to 32MPG with AWD.
Yes i would buy one, i'm fed up of the diesel regenerating and using fuel to do it.
I only get a true 38 mpg UK and i've already decided to buy a high powered petrol turbo next time round. VW offer a 240ps turbo petrol with i believe 280 pound feet off torque.
You have to go for a high HP version to get the torque i need for towing my next caravan weighing 1636 kg.
Problem is the UK only gets the weedy 2L petrol only europe gets the NA 2.5L petrol, so i doubt we will ever see one in the UK.
I only get a true 38 mpg UK and i've already decided to buy a high powered petrol turbo next time round. VW offer a 240ps turbo petrol with i believe 280 pound feet off torque.
You have to go for a high HP version to get the torque i need for towing my next caravan weighing 1636 kg.
Problem is the UK only gets the weedy 2L petrol only europe gets the NA 2.5L petrol, so i doubt we will ever see one in the UK.
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
Next time around though...is like to see HUD, Power rear hatch, real PDC, surround camera(360), google based Navi (satellite imagery)
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10-15 more HP is already easily available,,,, with a OV tune...... I love mine!!
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I am probably in the minority here, but I would chose power over gas mileage any day of the week. I will be in the market next year to buy another vehicle, if the 2018 CX5 has car play, is quieter, and has more hp and torque, I would consider another one.
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
Thing is, these aren't street racers, they're people haulers. Why spend all that money on a CX-5 when you're trying to get a BRZ?
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I bought the CX-5 as it was available with a manual transmission. I would have preferred a higher trim level and the 2.5 with a manual.
I would jump on either the 2.5 or 2.5T if available with a manual.
Amazing how many forum comments on why one would want a manual in a CUV, yet there are lengthy multi-page discussions on Sport Mode, manumatic, and driving dynamics.
The CX-5 is fun enough to warrant a true manual.
I would jump on either the 2.5 or 2.5T if available with a manual.
Amazing how many forum comments on why one would want a manual in a CUV, yet there are lengthy multi-page discussions on Sport Mode, manumatic, and driving dynamics.
The CX-5 is fun enough to warrant a true manual.
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
Which is funny, I deliberately removed all manuals from my garage. Manual is really a relic of past that has been proven inferior to DCT. F1 hasn't had manual for years.
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I would prefer a manual. But this 6 spd seems pretty good for a auto. Seems like manual trans is too much work for most folks any more. That and most don't know how to drive one.
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My wife and I wouldn't mind to have a 6-speed manual on our 2.5L CX-5 GT with Tech. Unfortunately there's none like that and we just had to settle for a SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission which is having the close feel of driving a manual. The amenities on a CX-5 Sport was too basic and we wanted more horsepower with a 2.5L.
We had a top-of-line 2001.5 VW Passat GLX V6 with a 5-speed manual. I was surprised to see how many people were interested to have this V6-manual configuration as there's none can be found nowadays!
We would upgrade to a 2nd-gen 2017 CX-5 not because it has a turbo engine, but because it features more amenities on or above par with most other competitors in the same class!
Yeah, I get that dual-clutch is faster and so forth, I just enjoy the interactiveness of manually shifting. That said, I know this will likely be my last manual CUV. Maybe next time I'll pick up an Si or something for a fun commute. They only come with a manual.
