Pssst.
Guys. Having had a 2.5TP since May 28th and driven it halfway across the country—
it's worth the wait.
I've been a dyed-in-the-wool, #ichimaiiwa Mitsusbishi loyalist since 1996. The CX-50 2.5TP is
so good, I've already decided my next car has to be a Miata. For whatever trifling little things stand out as being less than ideal on these vehicles, speaking as a gearhead who's spent 20+ years playing with turbocharged, AWD and 4WD Mitsubishis, on and off-road, the CX-50 is clearly a
driver's machine.
It looks like some people don't like the ride quality on the factory 20s. I dunno about that. Chuck is low and wide, planted and confident—and pulls, full-steam to redline through at least third gear. (Welcome to 80mph/130kph.) Meatier, stickier rubber on lighter wheels will likely bring improvements, but I really can't say enough good things about these vehicles. It's hard enough waiting for dinner to be delivered these days. Keep the faith. This is the way.