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Mazda Delays U.S. Diesel Debut
Mazda Motor Corp. says the diesel-powered version of its midsize Mazda6 sedan due in the U.S. by year end won't debut until the end of April because of emission certification delays.
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Mazda Motor Corp. says the diesel-powered version of its midsize Mazda6 sedan due in the U.S. by year end won't debut until the end of April because of emission certification delays.
The car features a variant of the 4-cylinder, two-stage turbocharged Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter diesel already on sale in Europe. Despite the delay, Mazda is expected to become the first Asian carmaker to offer a diesel-powered car in the American market.
The engine has a relatively low 14.0:1 compression ratio and relatively high 5,200-rpm rev limit. The European version makes 173 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
Earlier media reports predicted the engine will earn a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of 44 mpg on the highway, making it 16% more fuel efficient than the gasoline-powered Mazda6.
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