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Visual difference(s) between 2019 N/A / Turbo?

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Old 10-10-2022, 10:55 AM
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Default Visual difference(s) between 2019 N/A / Turbo?

Hi

My wife bought a 2019 CX-5 GT Turbo (allegedly, according to the sales person) a few years ago. It had been driven by a salesman for about 6 months prior to us purchasing it. It's been a great vehicle to us. Above all, I'm still impressed with the overall quality and fit/finish of the interior. It easily rivals brands that are charging much more.

That being said, I never really questioned whether or not it was actually the turbo model until this week. I saw a CX-5 while driving which had a turbo badge under the skyactive badge on the hatch. Ours does not have a turbo badge. I don't drive it all that often myself, and have never really paid attention to whether or not there are any forced induction sounds during acceleration.

It got me wondering if there is a quick way to know for sure whether ours is in fact equipped with the turbo engine. Are there perhaps turbo-specific features/differences that would confirm this?

Thanks for your time!
 
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Old 10-10-2022, 11:08 AM
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Yes a TURBOCHARGER !



Turbo engine



None Turbo Notice where the air intake hose from the airbox goes compared to the Turbo engine






 
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Old 10-10-2022, 11:54 AM
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If you Mazda is all wheel drive, it has a turbo.
The "turbo" sticker is either taken from a different brand vehicle or
purchased aftermarket. E-bay (?)

My 2¢
 
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Old 10-10-2022, 12:21 PM
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You could also look for the intercooler in the front lower grille.

Just make sure you don't have Skyactiv-Z. It's Skyactiv-G with VTEC and VVT-i you want.
 
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Old 10-10-2022, 01:19 PM
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Some of you are posting good information, unfortunately if you read the first response it would be better to post pictures as examples of your information. If he was asking it is likely he will not know those things, you are posting about.

 
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Old 10-10-2022, 05:17 PM
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2017 to 2019 CX-5
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The CX-5 badge was increased in size for 2020 and the "Skyactiv" badge was changed slightly.
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For 21, a "turbo" badge was added for turbo models.
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@Dennis AWD has been available since the debut in 2013. The 2.5 turbo was introduced for the 19 model year.
 

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Old 10-11-2022, 08:24 AM
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You can't go by the TURBO badge.
My N/A has a fancy red TURBO badge right where it should be...courtesy of my practical joker son.

 
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Old 10-17-2022, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Callisto
Yes a TURBOCHARGER !

Turbo engine

None Turbo Notice where the air intake hose from the airbox goes compared to the Turbo engine
Amazing thank you so much for the quick response. I'm glad to report that it is in fact the turbo model.

Thanks again!
 
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Old 10-17-2022, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Alessio
Amazing thank you so much for the quick response. I'm glad to report that it is in fact the turbo model.

Thanks again!
Turbo on dude.....

Funny thing this is one of my personal plates on one of my cars. Almost NO one even my gearhead friend gets it until I tell them the meaning.......
It is on a Turbochraged PT Cruise . Hey dont laugh my PT is debaged and run low 12's in the quarter mile and 0-60 time at 5 seconds. LOL


 

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