Topic: New Mazda CX-9 Heading to LA

[Autos_Editor]

Long-awaited Mazda CX-9 SUV to debut in LA.
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[Noto]

But which engine will it have <- that's the big question.

Does Mazda finally turbocharge a Skyactiv 4?  Does the V6 carryover?  Did Mazda make a new V6? 

[OliverD]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

[Noto]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

Then very much !!!

[mixmanmash]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

Yep.  From everything I read, Mazda didn't want to continue using a Ford engine and rather than develop their own V6, it's probably more cost effective to take the Skyactiv 2.5 and set it up for turbocharging.

[Noto]

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150824/OEM06/308249981/mazda-turbo-to-do-double-duty

[OliverD]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

Yep.  From everything I read, Mazda didn't want to continue using a Ford engine and rather than develop their own V6, it's probably more cost effective to take the Skyactiv 2.5 and set it up for turbocharging.

A new V6 would be pretty much limited to the CX-9 unless Mazda has other larger products in the pipeline so I can understand why they would use a turbo four.

[mixmanmash]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

Yep.  From everything I read, Mazda didn't want to continue using a Ford engine and rather than develop their own V6, it's probably more cost effective to take the Skyactiv 2.5 and set it up for turbocharging.

A new V6 would be pretty much limited to the CX-9 unless Mazda has other larger products in the pipeline so I can understand why they would use a turbo four.

Agreed.  The only other product that they could potentially have used the V6 in would be the Mazda 6.  That would satisfy the crowd that wants a larger/more powerful engine option.  Although, I bet overall take rate would be low.

Although, with the news of a turbo-4, here's hoping for the return of the Mazdaspeed6 AWD with a 6 speed manual.  And even better if the bring a wagon variant of it.

[Noto]

hell, even the Camry's losing its V6 soon.

[mixmanmash]

hell, even the Camry's losing its V6 soon.

This is true.  I bet Honda is doing the same with the Accord and will put a version of the Civic Type-R 2.0L turbo in.

[Gurgie]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

Yep.  From everything I read, Mazda didn't want to continue using a Ford engine and rather than develop their own V6, it's probably more cost effective to take the Skyactiv 2.5 and set it up for turbocharging.

A new V6 would be pretty much limited to the CX-9 unless Mazda has other larger products in the pipeline so I can understand why they would use a turbo four.

Agreed.  The only other product that they could potentially have used the V6 in would be the Mazda 6.  That would satisfy the crowd that wants a larger/more powerful engine option.  Although, I bet overall take rate would be low.

Although, with the news of a turbo-4, here's hoping for the return of the Mazdaspeed6 AWD with a 6 speed manual.  And even better if the bring a wagon variant of it.

That's quite the unicorn you're wishing for!!     Don't get me wrong, I'd be all for the same thing... but in reality we will never see something like that.  I still like the old Mazdaspeed6's every time I see one.  I think it would be a great car to pick up still and bash around in.  The proportions were just right in those cars I felt.

[mixmanmash]

I think the consensus is that it will be a turbocharged version of Mazda's current 2.5 but I guess we'll see.

Yep.  From everything I read, Mazda didn't want to continue using a Ford engine and rather than develop their own V6, it's probably more cost effective to take the Skyactiv 2.5 and set it up for turbocharging.

A new V6 would be pretty much limited to the CX-9 unless Mazda has other larger products in the pipeline so I can understand why they would use a turbo four.

Agreed.  The only other product that they could potentially have used the V6 in would be the Mazda 6.  That would satisfy the crowd that wants a larger/more powerful engine option.  Although, I bet overall take rate would be low.

Although, with the news of a turbo-4, here's hoping for the return of the Mazdaspeed6 AWD with a 6 speed manual.  And even better if the bring a wagon variant of it.

That's quite the unicorn you're wishing for!!     Don't get me wrong, I'd be all for the same thing... but in reality we will never see something like that.  I still like the old Mazdaspeed6's every time I see one.  I think it would be a great car to pick up still and bash around in.  The proportions were just right in those cars I felt.

Lol.  I know.  I also like the last one.