Did Mazda make a mid year engine change?

[bojo]

FYI, the Preferred model in 2025 did come with CD, as a rule. They are a handful of early production Preferred models that do not have CD due to parts supply issues. I know this from research. The Preferred model is the one I was most interested in because of it's incredible value for what is has in features but as the months rolled on it was harder and harder to locate any of these models that had the letter "L" (no CD) as the 8th character in the VIN. Most have the "M" which states that the engine has CD. There is just a few of them left now with the "L". I did further research about Mazda's version of CD compared to other makes and discovered that it is very simplistic and that issues with the system are uncommon. So, that opened the door to higher level trims for me. But to be honest, I'd rather it not have CD.

From what I have seen, non-CD engines have the old engine cover and CD engines have the new engine cover. I too see several minor differences in the engine bay between the two.

Good info ..ya mine definitely doesn’t have it the 8th digit of my VIN is an L and I told the salesman iI CANNOT have it ..but I trust the VIN more lol ..actually I think it was this great forum where I learned to look for that L

 

[Mulligan]

...mine definitely doesn’t have it the 8th digit of my VIN is an L ...

What is the date of manufacture of your car? It's shown at the top left of the placard on the driver's door jamb.

I have a 2025 S Preferred without cylinder deactivation, and mine was built in April 2025.

During the course of the 2025 model year, some S Preferred CX-5s got CD and some didn't. I have no idea what the proportion is.

 

[bojo]

What is the date of manufacture of your car? It's shown at the top left of the placard on the driver's door jamb.

I have a 2025 S Preferred without cylinder deactivation, and mine was built in April 2025.

During the course of the 2025 model year, some S Preferred CX-5s got CD and some didn't. I have no idea what the proportion is.

Actually i dont have the S Preferred, I have the S Select..

 

[Snake]

Actually i dont have the S Preferred, I have the S Select..

All S and S-Select come without CD. CD starts at Preferred trim.

 

[bojo]

All S and S-Select come without CD. CD starts at Preferred trim.

I absolutely 100 percent do NOT have CD.

 

[Snake]

I absolutely 100 percent do NOT have CD.

Yes, you're one of the lucky ones. As I stated earlier, parts supply shortage caused that. Nationwide, at this time, the Preferred trim levels left for purchase are better than 95% CD engines. Just a few "L" VINS left.

 

[bojo]

Yes, you're one of the lucky ones. As I stated earlier, parts supply shortage caused that. Nationwide, at this time, the Preferred trim levels left for purchase are better than 95% CD engines. Just a few "L" VINS left.

Then the question remains. . why in the world did Mazda think it was a good idea to keep this feature in cars when most people who know about it dont want it and such issues they wewe having in 2018-20.. go figure

 

[Snake]

Then the question remains. . why in the world did Mazda think it was a good idea to keep this feature in cars when most people who know about it dont want it and such issues they wewe having in 2018-20.. go figure

They are basically forced to to meet pollution standards. All vehicle manufacturers have to meet standards. Cylinder Deactivation is one way to improve efficiency.

 

[chickdr]

Just like the idle stop/start systems. Most folks hate it. I immediately overrode it on my Telluride.

 

[N7turbo]

Just like the idle stop/start systems. Most folks hate it. I immediately overrode it on my Telluride.

To be fair, Mazda's system is better. The stop/start is pretty seamless.