Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "" video.

  1. Being in the US, it's interesting to see an Australian perspective on the CX-5. In the petrol hungry US where fuel is cheap and stuffing as much stuff as possible into our vehicles, not to mention our lives, is a priority the CX-5 is classified as a "compact" SUV, not a midsize.We don't even have the option of a diesel engine of the CX-8. And if I understood your comment correctly, the CX-5 comes nowhere close to being the most popular SUV in the States where that crown goes to the RAV4. Here, the CX-5 is a stylish alternative to the Honda CR-V and the new Toyota RAV4 especially in the top trim (known as "Signature" in the US.) But it comes up short in terms of cargo capacity and passenger room compared to those (also classified as "compact") rivals. Overall, Mazda's 2.5L turbo 4 is probably the best application of any of the vehicles in which it's available. Its massive torque figure in a vehicle smaller and lighter than the CX-9 gives it a performance advantage over its much larger sibling. And in the Mazda6 it trails its main competition, the Accord and Camry. The top trim is impressive. Since Mazda doesn't have a true "luxury" brand like Honda, Toyota, or Nissan, it doesn't have to worry about cannibalizing the sales of a true luxury offerings. But some evidence of cost cutting is still apparent, most obviously in its dated infotainment system. It will be interesting to see how sales of the CX-5 turbo compare to diesel options in markets where both are available. Unfortunately, "dieselgate" and the popularity of hybrids has probably killed diesels in the US in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, pure EV's with extended ranges from Hyundai/Kia and Nissan look to be the future here even if Tesla fails to bring a mainstream model to the party. Thanks for the excellent review. It broadens my understanding of the world market.
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