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Gotcha - makes sense. Again, I agree the RDX is awesome. As of right now, I've got it on my radar if I decide to move away from a sedan when my lease is up too. I hope I didn't come off as not believing you were capable of making the decision yourself, I didn't mean it that way. I meant to just...

At the end of the day, do what you want, but coming from someone who's gone through more cars than they should have: Make sure your car purchasing decision is made from the perspective of "running towards" something you truly want or like, not "running away" from a car that, for example, you're...

I think a lot of reviews are fairly satisfied with the 3's handling right now with one of the main complaints, if any, being the relatively sluggish straight-line speed and lack of power. That said, I think there will be plenty who will be happy to drive a Mazda 3 that handles as well as it did...

Acceleration times in the high 5s range or right around 6s put this in the same territory as the VW GTI, which is the other hot hatch that I personally would cross-shop against the Turbo 3. That said, the GTI is obviously built to be a sportier offering while Mazda is aiming for more upscale...

Yeah, I see your point. News has come out since your reply that it appears the 3 will simply get the 2.5T with the 6-speed automatic found in the CX-5/9 and 6. I'm still holding out some hope for some kind of special tuning, but I know it's a VERY long shot and pretty much not going to happen...

I just hope Mazda gives this car enough performance to be competitive with other “hot” hatches and sedans. I have a feeling this will be compared to the VW GTI, Hyundai Veloster N, Honda Civic Si, Subaru WRX, and the upcoming Toyota Corolla GRMN which is rumored to have 260-270hp, AWD, and a...

Source: https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-mazda-3-will-finally-get-a-turbo-1843884157 Jalopnik's sources for this rumor have been accurate in the past as well, so here's hoping this is true! As an enthusiast though, I unfortunately wouldn't expect a manual option to be available for the top-end...

If you're open to getting a new car entirely, you could try holding out for the 2021 model year. There's some rumors that there will be a turbo Mazda 3 again (the source seems to be reliable based on past information they've brought out too)...

If it matters, I think the 2018 model year also added front parking sensors for the Touring trim and up.

Updated initial post with more impressions from driving in snow/ice. At this point I don't see a need to add more unless something really warrants another update here. That said, my overall impressions with these tires are very positive. I'd recommend these to anyone looking to get a good all...

If you're happy with the Falkens, go with a set of those! I otherwise had a similar experience with the Bridgestone Ecopias and found that they're downright unsafe in wintry weather. I personally replaced mine with a set of Continental TerrainContact H/Ts and they've been WAY better in all...

As it relates to power, I was utterly spoiled by a BMW 335i xDrive. It had 300 hp/tq and that 50hp deficit has been surprisingly noticeable. That said, the CX-9 is also heavier and less aerodynamic, so that definitely makes a difference too. I think the Mazda 6 with AWD and the 2.5T is amazing...

Gah, these delays and whatnot are a real bummer. I'd like to see a Mazda with actual zoom to it. They drive and handle really well, but more power would really round out the performance in a meaningful way. I want to get back into a sporty sedan since my wife bought an SUV, but I need it to be...

2018 CX-9 Grand Touring AWD here with about 23k miles. I really like it a lot! Only a couple notable issues, but nothing that's affected the vehicle's reliability: 1. Infotainment - it's old and outdated. Lags, takes a while to boot up. It's fine, but could definitely use an update. 2. Tires -...

That makes sense with regards to Honda's AWD systems. I admittedly hadn't taken the time to confirm it. Like you, it's possible I would've gone for the Honda Passport if it were out when I was shopping for the CX-9. It's not quite as big as the Pilot, but it's also bigger than the CR-V or a CX-5...

I think Honda tunes their AWD systems differently depending on the vehicle. It makes sense that a truck like the Ridgeline would have its AWD engaged more or at least send more power to the rear wheels more often. I believe the system found in the Pilot, and now the Passport, is an evolution of...

I'd love to see some AWD sooner rather than later on a Mazda 6! Heck, Toyota is even going to provide an AWD option for the 4 cyl. Camry. I hope Honda responds and does the same with the Accord. I'd like a relatively inexpensive option for an AWD family sedan once the lease on my CX-9 ends in...

I'd put Mazda's AWD a bit above "real-time AWD" systems, like Honda's, but below "full-time AWD" systems like those from Subaru, Acura (SH-AWD), or BMW (xDrive). As youri mentioned, the predictive nature of Mazda's gives it a slight advantage over other systems like Honda's. That said, I've...

Updated initial post with initial snow/ice driving conditions.

The CX-9 itself is good in the winter and on snowy roads. However, the tires on the car can make a big difference. It's no secret that I despise the Bridgestone Ecopia tires that came on my 2018 CX-9 GT, so if Mazda is still putting those on the CX-9, be aware that those are not good tires in...