First post to this thread, and after much perusing, just wanted to say hello. Also just happened to notice the 2.2 diesel just gained certification for US by CARB today. Apparently there will be 2wd as well as 4wd. Enjoy:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/pcldtmdv/2018/2018.php
Scroll down to Mazda entries! ��
I’ll have to pull back my “It’s Dead Jim video and replace it with “It’s Alive!”
So delays due to government regs. Figures.
Anyways probably not long now for it to start appearing in your showrooms
I was at my dealer last week and he said not to expect this. Might show up at end of 2018 as a 2019. I also got the impression they have not bee on their order sheets. Does Mazda NA keep their dealers in that much in the dark?
I was at my dealer last week and he said not to expect this. Might show up at end of 2018 as a 2019. I also got the impression they have not bee on their order sheets. Does Mazda NA keep their dealers in that much in the dark?
Only bad news about this is that I'll have to make a call on the diesel motor or a manual (Mazda 3 or VW GSW). Seriously peeves me that I have to choose between them.
Anything VW is an easy no for me but honestly I've pretty much hated their manuals on all but the original R32(haven't driven new R) that I really wanted but timing just wasn't right...
You should be happy about choices, not peeved..the 3 and diesel cx5 are going to be pretty far apart in both space, utility and $$ to the point that I can't see it being that tough a decision...
^^Probably take the impreza sport- pocket the change and call it a day- put remainder toward something fun- used miata/brz or something.
6 speeder now, new one is sooo much better than old one(despite it doesn't look new, it is), you get the awd w/stick saving a grip of cash over that stodgy (imo) gsw. I didn't like the 2.5 6MT 3hatch as much as expected..none of these are truly fun cars even in manual which is why I'm suggesting the Impreza hatch (just go drive it) with $ leftover option...
s*** you're correct Crosstrek in order to get 6MT..that's dumb..ok then Crosstrek It too is much better than previous- could use more oomph tho agreed. Eh just get the diesel