Say what ? saw this on Ottleys feed of CarGuide and posted 02/22 /25 - u tube - this info is quite disturbing - Ottley says he would BET the CX5 is dead and CX40 to replace - sick in a bad way- damn glad i snatched a 2025 CX5 X - but the name is being buried -

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/say-goodbye-to-the-mazda-cx-5-hello-mazda-cx-40-the-brand-will-soon-have-a-new-rival-to-the

 

That would make sense I guess. CX-30, (40), 50, 70, 90

 

LOL some members should really get out more and learn the real world of "WHYS".
Mazda has for decades used identifying models based on for the most part previous sales numbers and how many updates are made to a newer model coming into manufacturing. The names go to the advertising department that makes the determination of the model's name.
See Mazda > Bongo, Flair, Carol, Scrum, Brawny, Familia Van, Titan etc.
This can also be seen regarding another auto manufactures as well. Most predominately when they bring back a like version of a popular model that was discontinued years or decades ago and then brought back to like again. Mustang, Camaro, Charger etc.

I hate to say but a CX% is NOT a go-to enthusiast model from Mazda and changing the name will likely bring in old and new buyers to the Mazda market. It will not I am sure lose diehard CX% followers. LOL

There just is not a big craze of CX% clubs anywhere in the world. lol

I wish they had changed the Mazda 3 years ago so when I tell people I own a Mazda 3 they just sorta yawn. Maybe that is why I debagged it completely. Now I get at least evry week or so so one asking me what kind of car I own.

And they really get bewildered when they look at the front. LOL

 

interested to see what happens with the cx-5...have been curious if they will ever bring the 6 back...i would rather see it come back as a wagon but the cx-50 kind of fills that slot (but not really well) and wagons don't sell all that well in the US...i was looking for a wagon before i picked up my mazda but only found 2 i would consider acura tsx sportwagon or buick tourx...didn't trust the buick to be a long term vehicle without issues and the tsx is long in the teeth at this point

 

I would say this statement is somewhat antiquated in thought. Ther main reason based on numbers that are not naturally posted anywhere that i know of but based on forums having to do with service shops and parts retail outlets that 7 out of 10 vehicles out of the warranty period is done are service with problem from the owner's lack of not only the basic but preventative maintenance.
You would think that an intelligent person that the main investment in life is housing and then transportation that they would invest in that vehcle a little more to keep it up. NOPE! So then the fear factor of don't buy a new model wait until the bugs are out of them comes into play. Yet at least for the last 2 decades engineering and manufacturing are at the best they have ever been and for the number of units being manufactured there are relatively few defects, recall, and the TSB which so many owners don't understand but are paranoid when they find them thinking their model fits . Also, poor statistical numbers of complaint on forums because of duplications from owners posting the complaints and issues on several forums and other www sites. The numbers never match reality.

Example: I still have an outstanding SAFETY RECALL on my Mazda for the BCM. The recall states that the BCM may cause such things a wiper not to work. So I changed the BCM myself easy to do and thought I would be able to get the recall taken off my VIN. Nope I am not authorized to perform a safety recall from Mazda???? lol So I swapped the original back in and perhaps someday when I sell the Mazda I will get the recall taken care of??? maybe? The point is the safety recall is for several years and "MAY" effect several thousand Mazda's. Yet for over 4 year my BCM has not failed? But If you read on a forum the complaints from Mazda owners about it is ridicules. I read one member post on this forum and 2 others the same exact thing. He even cut and pated his complaints. WHY? lol But to some that would count as at least 3 complaints. See where i am going with this.
The WARRANTY is exactly what it is for .. to cover you for the duration of ownership until the WARANTY expires. If you consider most all of you will likely trade in or sell your Mazda before the warranty is completely up why worry about a new model? get it and be the first to have other "ugle" over it and don't worry about what may or may not happen to it. The odds are really in your favor not to have any issues what so ever!

 

that model buick has some common issues but i don't recall all of them...i know the differential was a recurring issue, can't remember the others at this point...since the model was only around for 3 years and i don't believe they sold many of them, body panels can be hard to come by and some parts as well...not aware of many owners that have driven into high mileage yet so there is no proven track record of longevity...wrote it off and didn't look back...was looking for an outback minus the oil consumption but was not able to find what i wanted in a wagon so i ended up going with a mazda...smaller than my legacy but has a little more trunk volume...i like to be over 200k before i unload a car...so longevity/reliability is high on my list cause i plan to be out of warranty at some point...acura/honda, toyota/lexus, mazda and subaru are my go to manufacturers for reliability from personal experience

 

The mazda CX5 is " not a go to enthusiast model " ?? seriously- CX-40 sounds downgraded and 4 in an unlucky number in the Asian culture - -- well since its Mazdas #1 selling car year after year -- I say the votes have been counted -- on the 3 - I liked the 2010-11 body-- Tires are fat 205/50-17s-the speed had 18s and handles about the same --- and think it is one of the most reliable and best designed cars Mazda made with the atkinson cycle 2.5 / a 300K engine of old school dohc reliability w.t-chain ---- then 2012 came -- with skyactive- but no new body ready yet and - they put the skinny anemic tires on it which got great mileage but wiped out the handling - A 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback is a rare bird and a super sleeper because it was only made that one year -- with old body- new skyactive - Regardless the 3s 2013.14 , 15 etc were just plain unappealing - unless you grabbed a rare sedan - which came with a stick --time machine please - The newer 3s got the looks back --- You ride looks nice - ac ?

 

Thank you sir!

AC is for the auto manufacturer Auto Carrier LTD from the Early 1900s. You would likely know its offspring as AC from Carol Shelby
or AC Cobra. You should actually read this thread you may learn something about who I am and what I know?
https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/off...-living-44406/

However I will simplify it a little. One of my many businesses I built custom to order Kit Cobra’s specifically Arntz and Butler Cobras. I have the distinction of only the original 001 Arntz original ACCobra .
After closing that business I still have crates of parts and plenty of original authentic AC Cobra emblems which one is now on the front of my Mazda.

The other thread you may breez through is the many projects I do and have done as a more pt less DIY most all from my home a barge. Very few times needing to go to the machine shop to mill up a specialized part. But have had to a few times. There are just some things I can do in the garage.lol
https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/maz...like-do-44018/

To sum it up, I would not be on this forum had that Mica Black Mazda 3 screened take me home. And yes I bought my Mazda for the color because the other 2 Dailey drivers at the time were far better than the Mazda. Now several years later I still enjoy and love my Mazda. It does everything well (*definition of well) for me as a reliable Dailey driver that I can still have a little fun playing with owners of ricer turbocharged cars. .

*Well = in a good or satisfactory way.

 

They can call it whatever they want.
Just don't call me late for dinner

 

I have seen this mentioned before (maybe by you?). You know there is a CX-4 in China, right? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-4