Clearly Mazda planned that the turbo was on the way out - with a small percentage of sales --Yet it is was fun to drive - My guess is RD is going to a much faster Hybrid drive system in 2027

 

The turbo will be available in other models.
The more moving parts in a vehicle the more chances of one of them breaking.
A turbo is yet another moving part.
Sometimes less is better in the long run.

 

Not sure if the supportive phrase "more moving parts" really applies? I would say if you wanted a number that will blow your mind go look up how many parts moving or otherwise there are and any given manufactured vehcle in today's market. The Skyactiv engine and transmission parts alone are in the several thousand numbers. LOL If you actually look and count, there really is not that many more "moving" parts between the Tubo and non-Turbo engine. Compared to about 3+ decades ago I would suggest that normally aspirated engines are becoming more efficient and producing higher power levels and MPG so the extra cost of buying a Turbocharged or Supercharged engine has less appeal for the average daily driver or commuter? The Turbocharged or Supercharged engine always has its appeal to anyone that is more than a causal buyer for a daily driver. Statistically speaking it is a very low percentage of consumers that actually need the slight power increases mostly in the torque comparing a Turbo vs a N/A engine for the average consumer or daily driver.

Besides as stated the Turbocharged engine from Mazda will be simply used on different models which would change the total count numbers manufactured.

 

"Not sure if the supportive phrase "more moving parts" really applies?"
Of course it applies.

"there really is not that many more "moving" parts between the Tubo and non-Turbo engine"
Not that many more is still more.

With your technical background and experience you certainly know simple science shows the introduction of more moving parts (especially mechanical) into any equation, exponentially increases the percentage of a part failing in direct correlation to the number of parts added. While it doesn't mean any will actually fail it increases the probability potential of one to do so. Which is all impacted by the maintenance, driver's habits, driving conditions, parts manufacturers and assembly line workers skills based on all their quality departments abilities on any given vehicle.

If money is of no concern, then none of it matters.
My opinion is anyone in that category is likely not on this forum, though I can't say so for certain, which is why it is my opinion.

 

Huh? The reason for the change is likely fuel economy. The 2.5T has been around virtually unchanged since its release in the CX-9 in 2016. 10 years is a long time for a motor. Mazda has a habit of this anyway, but it's not an indication of reliability issues that they are not using it in the next-gen CX-5 as it continues in the CX-30, CX-50, and Mazda 3. If what you said was true about turbos, why did they release another turbo motor in the CX-90? They just want a hybrid option with better economy. It remains to be seen if it will outperform the 2.5T. The 2.5 NA motor continues, and it has had its reliability issues over the years.

 

Looks like there are going to go all in a decent EV.
Maybe they'll catch up to the Kia EV6 GT at about 600HP...for those who like ZOOM---ZOOM

 

this was my view when i was buying...i feel the same with added features/electronics/screens...less = less potential for failure for things i don't really need

 

Technically speaking 2 more moving parts on the turbo engine

And at least one fails because of its supportive other non moving parts and the other generally normal engine wear. This dating back to the 1980s

Now on a Supercharger engines sure u could say more like 5

As for more added parts that is depends on exactly qualifying them . More say on the valve train Componets comparing pre 1990 engine means a Mazda Skyactiv engines have better reliability and the engines lasting longer.

Any way I get it what you are thinking….🤔

And as for owning a Mazda over a higher end vehicle… not sure that applies to several members we know on this forum. I was very clear on a couple threads I bought my Mazda as an inexpensive daily driver. But I started to really like it. And some know my other cars . The Mazda is not even close except the sound system

 

I hear you. I bought my CX-5 for the handling, fit and finish...and the fact I couldn't justify the price of the Porsche Macan...at least to my wife...

 

The forums that cater to many of those "exotic high value /price manufactured vehicle's is that are not real people in the sense that my posting still would get me band for saying "HOWDY" instead of hello. LOL
Oh wait like a couple newer members that posted this week on our forum LOL And lets not go to the highest group of grammar ***** on many of those 'snobbery" vehicle forums. LOL

The there is the other side of the coin like one Mazda forum that the "young" admittatur/Moderator will ban you (revolution) if you try to correct his bad theories and poor service advice. I know he did it 2 me but I used another IP rejoined and now I don't participate to help members in need on open forum but by PM. I even pirate those to come join here.