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Mazda: Diesels Still on Tap for U.S.
Despite several delays, Mazda Motor Corp. still plans to bring its Skyactiv diesel engines to the U.S—eventually.
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Despite several delays, Mazda Motor Corp. still plans to bring its Skyactiv diesel engines to the U.S.—eventually.
CEO Masamichi Kogai tells reporters at an event in Japan that the company isn’t giving up on the Skyactiv oil burners and has set a new internal timeline for the program. The 61-year-old Kogai didn’t provide any details but vows that diesel-powered Mazdas will be available in the U.S. sometime during his tenure.
Mazda has offered a range of 4-cyl Skyactiv diesel engines in Japan and Europe for several years. The carmaker originally planned to add them in the U.S. nearly three years ago, but it has struggled to meet the market’s stringent emissions regulations while maintaining driving dynamics.
Striking such a balance may not happen until Mazda launches its second-generation of Skyactiv technologies in 2019, Automotive News notes. The future gasoline and diesel mills will be lighter, more fuel efficient and better performing than the current Skyactiv lineup, according to the carmaker.
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