[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Gotcha, thanks for the link. That's very Volvo-ish. Which would typically be a good thing, but I have really liked Mazda's design language the last few years.

Unlike Volvo though, these vehicles will be true RWD-based with longitudinal engines.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Earlier this month, they announced the Mazda 6 would not return. The I6 is alive and well, in both Gas and Diesel variants, with only the former likely to reach the US. The recently announced European/Asian Market CX-60 (which the US CX-70 will be based upon) is to be the first Mazda to receive the new I6 engines.

Mazda Details Inline-Six 3.0-Liter Gasoline And 3.3-Liter Diesel Engines

A company in this day & age developing a brand-new diesel from the ground up? Let alone a big six-pot AND selling it in Europe? What is this, a dream?

Mazda yet again doing God's work.

[Donatello.]

It's on the short list of possible replacement daily drivers for the other half whenever we start shopping for her.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Unlike Volvo though, these vehicles will be true RWD-based with longitudinal engines.

I just meant the looks. Mazda keeps making affordable cars enthusiasts enjoy.

[blinkme323]

Originally Posted by alex2364

The CX-5 has the older interior design that looks dated. The current gen has been around since 2017 so it's long in the tooth. I'll be shopping for a premium SUV for the wife within the next year. So far the top 3 choices are the CX-50, RDX, and X3.

X3 has been around since 2018 so kind of lockstep with the CX5.

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by Equilibrandt

Anyone considering the new 2023 Mazda CX-50? Looks like they'll finally hit dealerships in a few weeks.

Pretty thick range of mid-size SUVs but I'm liking these more and more.
> AWD with a 6sp automatic
> a 2.5L I4 with a twin scroll turbo (256hp @ 5000 and 320 lb-ft @ 2000)
> Built in the States

Been thinking of checking one out as a replacement for our daily.

WOW, if they actually put a real transmission in it, I may have to check it out. Those stupid CVT belt drive transmissions are a joke. It was borrowed from ATV's. Need something that can tow at least 5000 lbs, so I will have to look it up.

[nicholasn]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

WOW, if they actually put a real transmission in it, I may have to check it out. Those stupid CVT belt drive transmissions are a joke. It was borrowed from ATV's. Need something that can tow at least 5000 lbs, so I will have to look it up.

it will come with a six speed auto. Mazda has never offered a CVT in any of its cars. From what I've read the lower trims will pull 2000 lbs and the upper trims can pull 3500 lbs.