Mazda will soon become the first Asian automaker to offer a modern diesel engine on one of its passenger cars in the United States. And that car is none other than the all-new Mazda6 sedan, which received its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Initially, the 2014 Mazda6 will go on sale in the States in January 2013 with the firm's new SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine delivering 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm. This engine will be available with a choice of SKYACTIV transmissions in either six-speed automatic or six-speed manual versions.
The diesel model powered by Mazda's new SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter four-cylinder unit will follow during the second half of the year.
Mazda said performance estimates for the turbocharged diesel unit are not yet available, but we do know that in Europe, the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 is offered in two states of tune, delivering 147Hp and 173Hp (150PS and 175 PS respectively), with the same transmission options as the gasoline model.
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12 Comments:
What about the 310 lb ft of torque the engine will produce? Kuddos to Mazda for bringing this diesel to N/A, should give a real run for your money compared to VW's offerings. Better reliability, better materials, better performance and better economy and this coming from a guy who only owns European cars (not VW though).
Too bad the wagon version of this car is not coming to the US. Looks great. Would have wished the same for the Subaru Legacy (we only got a bit of the pie with the outback). Smart move from Mazda with this Diesel engine for the States. Subaru should do the same with the XV.
Add a six speed manual and watch the Passat sales go to crap. Right now, the only sedans you can buy in America with a diesel and a stick shift is the Jetta and the Passat, but they are strippers. The first person to offer a good looking sedan with all the amenities will take the cake.
I totally agree about the "look" of current VW cars. Its a shame how VW has worked to strip the Jetta and Passat. Both are boring and it's hard to tell the difference between the two.
Mazda and Hyundai/Kia is really stepping up their game in the midsize segment. Toyota and Honda better watch their backs.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY.
Fuck You, and Show me the money.
Very beautiful
If this car isn't an instant success, I don't know what is
You may not touch my monkey.
6spd Manual FTW
Very correct. i saw 2 Jettas in the parking lot today, and despite sporty intentions from the owners in the way of rims and spoilers, the overall look was VERY boring. No character at all. It might age well though...once the current supercurvy designs go out of style.
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