Sorry I just don't buy into this less efficient on paper diesel must mean less output. Not saying its not theoretically possible given emissions clamp down but almost unequivocally the opposite is true. I get that your bitter about the warranty, I would be too!
How do you find your CX-5 highway acceleration to be?
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Only time will tell when Mazda NO release the power and torque figures.
If the figures are the same as Oz land or Europe then Mazda NO must have really stuffed up somewhere!
Also disqualified on account of razor thin percentages on both ends...I mean margin of error and rounding pretty much wipes that diff away..I'm looking for same year, same car, higher output with higher efficiency using the same fuel and engine tech- with idk min 5% margins. Pretty sure you won't find it.
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Still an increase.
Anyhoo... let's see when the figures are released by Mazda North America!
If the CX-5 Diesel has some get up and go then maybe the worse f/e figures could be pushed into the background!
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That may be part of it.
I think the larger issue is comparing any new car to those vehicles we've owned in the past. I've had pickup trucks for the past 30 years and am used to their performance. I'm ready to get back into a more economical & stylish vehicle, and a compact SUV suits my needs. I have a utility trailer for those occasions I need to get something bulky, like sheets of drywall or plywood, or even some mulch. A small SUV can manage that.
So I compare performance to what I have actually owned and driven for extended periods of time. I believe that's where the expectation is set for many of us. And as I've said before, I've only had 2 new vehicles in my life (I'm in my 60s), and drove each of those for 15 years. When you have generally bought used, your first requirement is largely price & availability, then [limited] selection falls out from there. Or a good deal pops up that might not meet your requirements exactly, but you make the compromise knowing you can get out of it relatively unscathed if need be.
My larger issue is that making a "mistake" on a used vehicle doesn't sting quite so much as the same error with a new vehicle, and I keep my new vehicles forever, so this decision (for me) gets beat to death...you have no idea. (wow)
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Already done
Mazda has been adamant(so they've said)about not having to sacrifice performance with the US diesel(how the hell did VW do it sans a piss tank- oh right) and I'll take them at their word until I know otherwise. FE #s are a disappointment on paper but if we get 190/310(or more) and measurably better acceleration (particularly when loaded) along with measurably better real world hwy FE I'm still a buyer- price dependent but a buyer and why the hell not?
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That's crazy. I'm 200#, dad is 220#, and his wife is 150ish? I had absolutely zero issues going up hill accelerating well past 70.
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They would, but they dont, because AWD gets a better drivetrain.
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Yeah, because the MS3 and FD from years past made people think mazda might just be competent in the performance department.
Earlier today in a quite street, a car infront of me was dawdling and the driver was looking everywhere but ahead. Was doing around 35km/h (21.75) in a 50km/h (31.06mph) zone.
So I pulled out and overtook him and in doing so my Akera dropped a few gears and acceleration came on thick and fast. I hit 65km/h (40.38mph) before I quickly slowed down after safely passing the other car.
So I pulled out and overtook him and in doing so my Akera dropped a few gears and acceleration came on thick and fast. I hit 65km/h (40.38mph) before I quickly slowed down after safely passing the other car.
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So you blew by a car going 21mph?
Well done!
He just wanted to use the phrase "came on thick and fast".
Oi! (hand)
Just did our first road trip in our 2018 up to NY on the Belt and Southern State. If anyone knows these roads you known that you have to have good quick acceleration or you will be run off the road.
Our CX-5 did great and had no problems when a quick burst of speed was needed, even when cruising along at 60 mph. Much better than other 4 cylinder NA engines that I've driven.
Our CX-5 did great and had no problems when a quick burst of speed was needed, even when cruising along at 60 mph. Much better than other 4 cylinder NA engines that I've driven.
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Kaps has said that at least 40 times. "4 people and gear and this car barely moves". I've never disagreed with him. Never even mentioned it. But...I don't see it. I often have 4 adults and my son in my car and have no issues getting my car to move.
We're all different. We all have different driving styles. We all live in different climates with different speed limits.
This is why I never say anything when he brings this up...again and again. (Luv ya Kaps).
But in my experience, I don't have power delivery issues.
Maybe he's more demanding...or I'm less. Like someone here said, you can read all you want....
We're all different. We all have different driving styles. We all live in different climates with different speed limits.
This is why I never say anything when he brings this up...again and again. (Luv ya Kaps).
But in my experience, I don't have power delivery issues.
Maybe he's more demanding...or I'm less. Like someone here said, you can read all you want....
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Except that the numbers show otherwise- see below sourced C&D June2017 and C&D July2017, respectively..both loaded examples tested by the same publication within a month of each other- not bolded but another fwd win is not surprisingly 70-0 braking distance.
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE AS TESTED: $32,955 (base price: $24,985)
DISPLACEMENT: 152 cu in, 2488 cc
POWER: 187 hp @ 6000 rpm
TORQUE: 185 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
CURB WEIGHT: 3537 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 23.8 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 32.5 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.9 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.8 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.3 sec
Standing -mile: 16.2 sec @ 86 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 130 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 177 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.82 g
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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE AS TESTED: $34,380 (base price: $26,285)
DISPLACEMENT: 152 cu in, 2488 cc
POWER: 187 hp @ 6000 rpm
TORQUE: 185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
CURB WEIGHT: 3678 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 8.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 24.2 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 31.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 8.5 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing -mile: 16.3 sec @ 85 mph
Top speed (drag limited, C/D est): 130 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 182 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.82 g
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