Mazda has bolstered its performance and environmental credentials with the arrival of a high-performance MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine to the Mazda6 range that will change the way Australians perceive diesel.
The new Mazda6 Diesel wagon and Mazda6 Diesel Sports hatch boast the performance to match expensive European diesel luxury cars at a more affordable price, bringing turbodiesel performance and exemplary environmental credentials within reach of everyone.
The 2.2-litre, common-rail, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine is a new-generation, environmentally friendly Mazda powerplant which employs variable geometry turbocharging and direct-injection to deliver an impressive 136kW of power and 400Nm of torque, up 31kW and 40Nm on the 2.0-litre engine it replaces.
All this extra performance - 30 per cent more power, 10 per cent more torque, 11 per cent quicker acceleration from 0-100km/h - comes at no extra cost to the environment.
The new Mazda6 Diesel delivers a combined-cycle fuel economy of 5.9L/100km in hatch form, exactly the same as the less-powerful 2.0-litre engine it replaces.
Mazda Australia Managing Director Doug Dickson said, "This spirited and economical new-generation engine cements Mazda's leadership as the only Japanese brand offering turbodiesel passenger cars to Australians.
"This new 2.2-litre turbodiesel delivers on the once conflicting attributes of robust and refined, powerful and efficient... from a compelling sub-$40,000 price."
Mr Dickson said the Mazda6's high-tech new engine makes diesel synonymous with exhilaration.
"The new Mazda6 turbodiesel appeals to economy-minded buyers and true driving enthusiasts. With 400Nm on tap from just 1,800rpm, and mated to a sporty six-speed manual transmission, it delivers spirited in-gear acceleration and an exhilarating drive."
The new Mazda6 turbodiesel is the first step towards Mazda's Sustainable Zoom-Zoom commitment to improve fuel efficiency by 30 per cent across its range by 2015.
"The new Mazda6 Diesel wagon and Mazda6 Diesel Sports hatch is proof that environmentally-friendly cars can also be fun to drive," said Mr Dickson.
The Mazda6 Diesel goes on sale December 1, 2008, in hatch and wagon bodystyles. The Mazda6 Diesel wagon has a recommended retail price of $36,690; the Mazda6 Diesel Sports hatch is $43,890.
The Mazda6 turbodiesel is the second turbodiesel passenger car in Mazda's current range alongside the Mazda3 Diesel priced from $29,500.
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At a Glance
Overview
- New Mazda6 Diesel epitomises Mazda's Stylish, Insightful and Spirited DNA.
- The new-generation 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine is paired with Mazda6's acclaimed chassis to deliver a class-leading combination of performance and economy
- New Mazda6 Diesel brings more power and torque, and better real-world acceleration at no cost to fuel consumption or CO2 emissions
- Mazda6 MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine is the most powerful in its class, and one of the most economical. The hatch has a highway fuel economy rating of just 5.1L/100km
- Mazda continues to be the only Japanese brand offering diesel passenger cars in Australia, a leadership position established with the first-generation Mazda6 diesel launched in 2006. Mazda offers diesel alternatives in both the Mazda3 and Mazda6 ranges
- New-generation MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine is available in five-door hatch and wagon bodystyles. Mazda6 Diesel wagon is priced from $36,690, Mazda6 Diesel Sports hatch from $43,890
- High safety levels: six airbags (driver and passenger, front-side and two-row curtain), Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System, active front head restraints and intrusion-minimising brake and clutch pedals are standard
- Optimum driving position provided by multi-adjustable, supportive driver's seat and tilt/telescopic steering column adjustment. Body-coloured power door mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, power front and rear windows are all standard
- The Mazda6 Diesel wagon comes with 17in alloy wheels, fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, auto on/off headlamps, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel, lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat, trip computer, six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player with six speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and MP3 player connectivity
- The Mazda6 Diesel Sports hatch adds 18in alloy wheels, full leather interior, Bi-Xenon headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), front and rear parking sensors, blackout instrument cluster, leather-wrapped gear knob, eight-way electrically-adjustable driver's seat with three-position memory and four-way electric adjustment on the passenger's seat, and a premium Bose? 240 watt sound system
- Mazda6 Diesel comes with a three-year / unlimited kilometre factory warranty
- Mazda does not charge for metallic or mica paint
- MZR-CD 2.2-litre, four-cylinder common-rail turbodiesel engine is a new-generation engine developed by Mazda. It replaces the 2.0-litre turbodiesel launched locally in 2006
- This engine employs the latest direct-injection technology to help increase power by 31kW to 136kW at 3,500 rpm and torque by 40Nm, now 400Nm from 1,800 to 3,000 rpm
- Mazda6 Diesel accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 8.5 seconds, a full second quicker than the previous 2.0-litre model (9.5 seconds)
- A sporty six-speed manual transmission accelerates the Mazda6 Diesel from 80-120km/h in fourth gear in just 5.8 seconds - a time that ranks it among high-performance V8s from Australian manufacturers. 50-100km/h in third gear is 1.7 seconds quicker than the old 2.0-litre Mazda6 Diesel
- Fuel economy equals the less-powerful previous model's already-impressive figures. The Mazda6 Diesel Sports hatch is rated at 5.9L/100km; the Mazda6 Sports Diesel wagon is rated at 6.0L/100km, on the combined cycle
- The Mazda6 Diesel's CO2 rating is just 156g/km (hatch), 159g/km (wagon)
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