Mazda considering diesel for U.S. CX-7 crossover

Posted: Mar 19, 2010
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Mazda is seriously considering a 4-cylinder diesel for the CX crossover for the U.S. market in efforts to boost fuel-economy without sacrificing performance, reports Road&Track.

The 2.2L diesel inline 4-cylinder in the European 5-passenger CX-7 makes 170-hp and a peak torque of 295 lb-ft. That’s enough to get it from 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds. In comparison, the 2.3L direct-injection gasoline engine makes 260-hp, allowing the CX-7 to go from 0-62 mph in 8.2 seconds.

If the decision to bring diesel to the U.S. is approved, a Mazda official says that it would be the company’s next-generation diesel called SKY-D that would make it here. It is a little bit more powerful than the 2.2L diesel unit and would most likely be offered with the company’s new dual-clutch automated gearbox. The 6-speed manual may also be retained.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Road&Track


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  • Gigan

    Bound to be more sporty than a hybrid option.

  • Terry

    This is good news but unfortunately its only talk. One company that isn’t only ‘seriously considering’ but about to ‘announce’ their launch date is Mahindra. The Indian company is going to bring their 2 and 4-door clean diesel pickups to our shores this year. This is great news because the only other manufacturers with serious diesel ambitions are the Europeans. Too much emphasis has been put on gas-electric-hybrids and EVs, which are for the future. In terms of fuel efficiency and environment friendliness, clean diesel engines are better than gasoline ones and are here now. Now all we need is more manufacturers making a push to convince consumers to give diesel a shot – the days of sooty and inefficient diesel engines are behind us.
    http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2010/16…