US to see Mazda mid-sized diesel car in 2012
April 26, 2010
At the New York International Auto Show in late March, Mazda North American Operations announced it is bringing a new mid-sized clean diesel car to the U.S. market in 2012, part of its SKY technologies suite. The new diesel engine, given the concept name SKY-D, will be matched with the SKY-Drive transmission to achieve up to 43 miles per gallon-a fuel economy greater than today's mid-sized hybrids and 20 percent better than Mazda's current 2.2-liter diesel. The SKY-D will also meet Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions regulations, among the toughest standards in the world, Mazda noted.
The SKY Concept is Mazda's development strategy behind its next-generation powertrains. Mazda chose the word "sky" because it reflects the automaker's "desire to deliver driving pleasure while helping to ensure blue skies and clean air for future generations." The concept is being realized through optimization of existing technologies: engines, transmissions, weight reduction and aerodynamics.
The SKY Concept is Mazda's development strategy behind its next-generation powertrains. Mazda chose the word "sky" because it reflects the automaker's "desire to deliver driving pleasure while helping to ensure blue skies and clean air for future generations." The concept is being realized through optimization of existing technologies: engines, transmissions, weight reduction and aerodynamics.
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