US Diesel's big splash introduction
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I have been leaning towards this since the figures where first posted here.
Here in NA your are looking at a maximum of about half your towing capacity of 1800 kg.
Torque really shows itself when towing with a diesel so it would benefit the CX-5 greatly. I would imagine any serious caravan hauler in your country would choose the diesel over the petrol.
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Your expectations were too high (mine too unfortunately) but I was thinking we'd hear 35-36 and see nearer to 40 on the road- seems that's just not in the cards.
For reference/comparison sake the GLK250 4matic was rated at 24/32/27 putting out 201/369 if memory serves and real world I think they were seeing 35ish hwy so look a real world 32/33 vs a 26/27 on the petrol while putting down ~50% more twist is still nice let's be honest here poopooers
For reference/comparison sake the GLK250 4matic was rated at 24/32/27 putting out 201/369 if memory serves and real world I think they were seeing 35ish hwy so look a real world 32/33 vs a 26/27 on the petrol while putting down ~50% more twist is still nice let's be honest here poopooers
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You would be surprised with that torque rating and trailer brakes... that torque rating exceeds my GX 460 with a 4.6L V8
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I rarely see any CX-5 here towing stuff. Most have their items on the roof racks
I know it may not sound like it...but I am still a fan.. just trying to find a way where it stands a chance here in NA.
If fuel economy is the only bad thing yet you get similar power and torque levels to us which will translate to better performance (current diesel does 0-100km/h [0-62mph] in 7.88 seconds) then might not be that bad
Just my opinion but too few here (in NA) recognize the power/torque levels and too many disappointed in the mileage ratings. The few diesel advocates I talk to want high MPG and don't really care about performance. I am talking small vehicles and not large displacement vehicles like pickups. That is whole different conversation. Hopefully I am wrong on a grand scale.
If fuel economy is the only bad thing yet you get similar power and torque levels to us which will translate to better performance (current diesel does 0-100km/h [0-62mph] in 7.88 seconds) then might not be that bad
UK 175ps diesel does 0-60mph in around 9.5secs.
That was our previous version (KF) figure.
Yeah...as we've discussed elsewhere, tow regs in North America are pretty 'interesting' lol.
This recent MPG news makes me feel a lot better for sticking with a manual 3 GT and not waiting for a diesel CX5 with a narcolepsy shifter (dance)
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That's right, older car was quicker due to lower kerb weight.
The engine has probably been down rated to pass the US emission test, and will be significantly heavier as a result of having adblue, my 2019 model in the UK will be 1820kg.
Trump can't kill the EPA fast enough apparently lol
