[GWL]

Did anybody notice that the 0-60 time of the 2018 N/A 2.5L is now 9.2 seconds, the last time I checked Consumer Reports mag it was 7.5 seconds.


Sound deadening and thicker glass added 100-200 pounds but it shouldn't be that slow, it's now a slug compared to the 2014-2015 models.

 

[Archerfish]

OVT should help!

Once in a while, I race this car. It may be "slow" but for everyday use, I think it is sufficient for me.

 

[ocramida]

Did anybody notice that the 0-60 time of the 2018 N/A 2.5L is now 9.2 seconds, the last time I checked Consumer Reports mag it was 7.5 seconds.


Sound deadening and thicker glass added 100-200 pounds but it shouldn't be that slow, it's now a slug compared to the 2014-2015 models.

Having owned a 2016 and now the turbo sig. I can confidently say it is NOT a slug. Power is delivered much differently with the turbo. And where I was not all that concerned about getting stopped for speeding in my 2016, that isnt the case with the 2018.
People need to stop relying on 0-60 times and tests that are not relevant in real-life situations. Product "specs" are just marketing soundbytes meant to take the intelligence and first-hand evaluation out of buying. IMO.

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[Dougspeed]

Having owned a 2016 and now the turbo sig. I can confidently say it is NOT a slug. Power is delivered much differently with the turbo. And where I was not all that concerned about getting stopped for speeding in my 2016, that isnt the case with the 2018.
People need to stop relying on 0-60 times and tests that are not relevant in real-life situations. Product "specs" are just marketing soundbytes meant to take the intelligence and first-hand evaluation out of buying. IMO.

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I believe he was referring to the non-turbo 2018, not the turbo as he states the time for the 2.5L NA, not the 2.5L turbo.

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

Yes he was referring to the non-turbo Mazda6... and very likely, with the A/T. The new car is heavier, and the A/T versions have that pendular flywheel, to quell the transition from operating on 4 active cylinders versus two... and vice-versa. I wonder if that has any effect? For sure, the testing conditions (ambient temp, local atmospheric pressure, moisture on the ground, etc.) and the use of the same test equipment could affect matters.

I agree that the 0-60 speed measurement is probably not that significant relative to everyday use considerations - but the increment in that acceleration measurement - a well-nigh 2 second increment - is substantial.

 

[ocramida]

Yes he was referring to the non-turbo Mazda6... and very likely, with the A/T. The new car is heavier, and the A/T versions have that pendular flywheel, to quell the transition from operating on 4 active cylinders versus two... and vice-versa. I wonder if that has any effect? For sure, the testing conditions (ambient temp, local atmospheric pressure, moisture on the ground, etc.) and the use of the same test equipment could affect matters.

I agree that the 0-60 speed measurement is probably not that significant relative to everyday use considerations - but the increment in that acceleration measurement - a well-nigh 2 second increment - is substantial.

Oops, sorry. Guess I read too fast.

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[GWL]

OVT should help!

Once in a while, I race this car. It may be "slow" but for everyday use, I think it is sufficient for me.

Turbo engine is almost a must now, maybe they slowed down the car so more people purchase the GT+ models.

 

[Archerfish]

Turbo engine is almost a must now, maybe they slowed down the car so more people purchase the GT+ models.

Just to avoid misunderstanding, where I admit I've committed, I have the diesel variant and not the one mentioned earlier.


In our place, we only have 3 variants. One is the 2.5 L gasoline, the other is wagon with the same engine, and the third one is the diesel variant which I have and has a turbocharger. I haven't checked the latest release this year.

If I may stray from the topic, I like the grille design of 2019. I saw it on my brother's CX-5. I just don't know it it's easy to clean.