it's a feature that is used in other Mazda's in other parts of the world for quite some time. Generally components used are generally beefed up to take these extra uses.
Same goes with other stop/start tech. Bigger battery, alternator and starter. Honestly though, most people will never see engine failure or component failure for the cycles of stop/start. And most of those parts aren't that expensive (relatively).it's a feature that is used in other Mazda's in other parts of the world for quite some time. Generally components used are generally beefed up to take these extra uses.
Yes, not intrusive at all, but I turn mine off. I had an Audi Q7 (2017) and it was very annoying. PS-I drove the Crosstrek but chose the CX-50 Turbo PP package. Liked the interior much better and the zoom factor sold me.Other half has a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. A great car, but the comparable Auto Stop-Start is rather annoying and the Mazda i-Stop iteration seems to be more refined and much less intrusive/obvious.
There are plug-in aftermarket devices available to do thatI turn it off also and wish there was a way to default it to always off.