Good observations. Having
Good observations. Having driven the 2.5T-equipped CX-5 for a week in testing, I don't think it can handle any more power and it definitely cannot handle any more torque. It was able to spin the wheels on dry pavement from a start in more or less normal driving. With AWD. The torque is the real story for non-sports cars. I hope Mazda refines the AWD system balance. It seemed too front-biased to my taste. I bet Mazda sorts it out for 2020 or 2021.