2020 model year changes

[dougal]

The CX-9 now gets a hands free hatch. As much as I hate it, things like that sell.

 

[Young-nyc]

the 8" screen could be the same one from the cx-9

 

[Pitter]

How does this guy know what is coming in 2020? He probably knows as much as we do.

He may have savant syndrome.

 

[mackworth]

the 8" screen could be the same one from the cx-9

That makes sense. I didn't realize the cx-9 had a bigger screen.

 

[Chocolate]

"Off Road Assist"...maybe electric locking differentials. Now wouldn't that be fun. But then they'd have to add ground clearance and skid plates. Before I settled on the CX 5 I was looking at something you don't get in the US, the Mitsubishi Montero 2 door. It's traditional 4x4 with low range but interestingly only comes with automatic.

I can pretty much guarantee it'll be some form of modified traction control to allow for more wheelspin, nothing more. The 2020 model is a light refresh and not a redesign.

 

[CX_FIVER]

The list of changes for 2020 is from MazdaUSA and it is legit.

 

[Young-nyc]

Wonder if there will be any physical updates to the car for this mid cycle update?

 

[Paulson]

Wonder if there will be any physical updates to the car for this mid cycle update?

I doubt this is a mid cycle refresh. Theyre just adding a few things to make it more competitive.

 

[dougal]

I can pretty much guarantee it'll be some form of modified traction control to allow for more wheelspin, nothing more. The 2020 model is a light refresh and not a redesign.

Yeah, most likely, it is a button that turns traction control off that allows for better actual AWD performance.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

I'd like to see a credit card style key included on the upper trim levels, a neat luxury feature that would further differentiate the more expensive trims. I had this feature on my last vehicle and it is very nice being able to have a full key (including physical key) in your wallet. Land Rover has an "activity key" watchband design but I much prefer the credit card style.

I have one of those CC keys with my GX 460. They are really convenient and work even when the internal battery is dead.

 

[jmhumr]

Like a bigger screen, but the paddle shifters are useless for me. Had a BMW335i and almost never used them.

Yep, its gotta be one of the most unused premium features on cars these days. Fake sportiness.

 

[dougal]

I have one of those CC keys with my GX 460. They are really convenient and work even when the internal battery is dead.

Agree, that looks nice!

 

[mreg376]

The list of changes for 2020 is from MazdaUSA and it is legit.

From where exactly?

 

[CX_FIVER]

From where exactly?

The utube is by a sales rep from Crystal Lake Mazda. Here is a more detailed utube from the same source. The sheet with the changes is a release from MazdaUSA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_vAT4TPPHo

 

[Paulson]

The utube is by a sales rep from Crystal Lake Mazda. Here is a more detailed utube from the same source. The sheet with the changes is a release from MazdaUSA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_vAT4TPPHo

So where is the release on Mazda's website? I'm not denying it but it seems strange that some random sales rep has this info that no one else does.

 

[Chocolate]

He's not supposed to release it. Looks like he edited video to remove copy of that sheet.

 

[Unobtanium]

So where is the release on Mazda's website? I'm not denying it but it seems strange that some random sales rep has this info that no one else does.

I used to work for Ford. We got data like that before anyone in the general public. It seems on the up and up, except he went against unspoken rules showing it.

 

[mreg376]

I used to work for Ford. We got data like that before anyone in the general public. It seems on the up and up, except he went against unspoken rules showing it.

Maybe unspoken, but I'd bet there is a written non-disclosure requirement. I wonder if he'll get in trouble.

 

[ralf11]

I'd just like to know if the #D camera will trickle down the trim levels, and if the cameras will get higher resolution...

 

[Chocolate]

I'd just like to know if the #D camera will trickle down the trim levels, and if the cameras will get higher resolution...

Screencap of the changes

As mentioned above, I expect there will be a base price increase of about $500 to cover the cost of the standard safety equipment that was previously a $625 package.