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- Plano, Texas, USA
If you really want a new CX-5, get the 2.5T turbo for sure. The potential rocker arm fallen off without warning on cylinder deactivation is good enough the reason to avoid the 2.5L entirely.Hello,
Current owner of a 2016 CX-5, but my lease is up soon. Have my eye on the turbo, and wanted to see if owners think its worth the upgrade over the standard NA engine.
- How does the turbo cruise and pass on the highway around 75-80 mph compared to the NA engine? Ive always thought my CX-5 feels short of power there, where as my old Volvo turbo could pass with ease. Ive test driven the turbo but didnt have the chance to cruise at high speed (thanks DC Beltway)
- What kind of mileage are you getting, both on the highway and around town? On the highway, my 2016 will hit the EPA rating (32 mpg, its FWD) only if I stay under 65 mph, feather the throttle, and keep the AC off. Drive above 75 mph at all, or pass a few times, and the car will quickly drop to around 28 mpg, but Im convinced its because I have to draw so deep into the power reserve
Any other thoughts/questions appreciated. Im going to trade in next week. Thanks!
Dangerous cylinder deactivation trouble on 2018 CX-5 and 6 models
There's no free lunch. You get more power, you have to pay for it with more gas money.