2015 CX-5 mpg vs. 2016 mpg-Computer Flash?

[BlueReflex]

Sorry if this has been asked before. I couldn't find it. Does anyone know specifically how the 2016 CX-5 gained one mpg over the previous models? Was it a computer flash? If so, was there a downside, either way, flash or no flash, to performance. Could the change be applied to the 2015 CX-5?

 

[piotrek91]

Sorry if this has been asked before. I couldn't find it. Does anyone know specifically how the 2016 CX-5 gained one mpg over the previous models? Was it a computer flash? If so, was there a downside, either way, flash or no flash, to performance. Could the change be applied to the 2015 CX-5?

the 2016 FWD model has a taller final drive ratio than the 2015..
I Don't think the 2016 AWD model gained anything.

 

[BlueReflex]

Did the taller final drive ratio increase the time to 60 mph? Quarter mile? I like that the 2015 is in the sevens to 60.

 

[piotrek91]

Did the taller final drive ratio increase the time to 60 mph? Quarter mile? I like that the 2015 is in the sevens to 60.

I'm looking here at the specs: http://www.mazdausamedia.com/download/2016+Mazda+CX-5+Press+Kit_Draft+8.pdf
0-60 for the FWD is still listed at 7.2s
Prior to 2016 the gearing was identical to the 2.0L 6AT, so the 2.5L might actually be quicker as well as more efficient with gears better matched to the engine.