Okie Dokie, went back to the Mazda dealer today, same dealer cause they're close to where I'm staying in Florida. My wife wanted to drive the CX5 diesel, and so we did. It was like a dog and pony show but without the pony. I mean it was very doggy in performance but in all other aspects it was a beautiful car and fully equipped. So, the CX9 is out, the CX5 diesel is out, there is only one left, the CX5 gas engine.
Why you ask? Well, as was said here, its lighter than the CX9 so maybe has better performance. So we drove it and it does in fact have better performance. I then measured the cargo area...the jury is still out, I would have to load it up to see how it swallows our luggage and stuff.
Bottom line, .. we will go back once more and take them up on their offer to take it over a weekend so I have the time to get it up on the interstate, fill up the cargo area and see how it does.
Why you ask? Well, as was said here, its lighter than the CX9 so maybe has better performance. So we drove it and it does in fact have better performance. I then measured the cargo area...the jury is still out, I would have to load it up to see how it swallows our luggage and stuff.
Bottom line, .. we will go back once more and take them up on their offer to take it over a weekend so I have the time to get it up on the interstate, fill up the cargo area and see how it does.