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Mazda Ready to Debut Diesel Models for U.S.
Mazda Motor Corp. reportedly has finally cleared regulatory approvals to introduce two diesel-powered models in the U.S. next year.
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Mazda Motor Corp. reportedly has finally cleared regulatory approvals to introduce two diesel-powered models in the U.S. next year.
Sources tell The Nikkei that Mazda intends to roll out a diesel version of its CX-5 crossover vehicle next summer and soon follow it with a diesel version of its Mazda6 sedan. The company aims for about 50,000 combined annual sales for the two models.
Mazda will announce details about the plan this week ahead of the Los Angeles auto show, The Nikkei says. The newspaper notes that Mazda has captured about 70% of Japan’s diesel market, which totaled about 153,000 units last year.
Mazda had planned to introduce its 4-cylinder Skyactiv diesels in the U.S. three years ago but struggled to achieve the country’s stringent emission limits. In July, 61-year-old CEO Massamichi Kogai said he was determined to bring the diesels to the American market before he retires.
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