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Mazda diesel-hybrid in Japan only offer While U S Diesels Still MIA.
Mazda's US customers still waiting for their first diesel model, but the Japanese brand could soon offer its customers in the domestic market a diesel hybrid option too.
According to the Yomiuri Shimbun via Autoblog Green Mazda could start building diesel-hybrid in 2016.
Mazda was due to launch a diesel version of its Mazda6 midsize sedan in the spring, completing its range of fuel-efficient SKYACTIV petrol models.
The launch date was delayed indefinitely in January, as Mazda needed to provide the right balance between fuel economy and appropriate Mazda driving performance.
Back in June, said the spokesperson Beverly Braga Mazda Mazda remains committed to bringing clean diesel technology SKYACTIV-D in North America, but there is no fixed date until the product final meeting expectations of Mazda.
It leaves Mazda fans in the U S model to compete without diesel Volkswagens and the last influx of luxury diesel models.
The decision to make a diesel hybrid is unusual for Mazda - the company has been dismissive of hybrid vehicle technology, putting its faith in gasoline engines constantly improved Recently, Mazda has changed his tune - Announces hybrid version of the compact Mazda3 also for Japan.
The diesel-hybrid is likely to use a fairly simple configuration with electric power providing assistance to the diesel engine - but it could be very effective.
On the Japanese test cycle oriented city, the Mazda hints at the new car could reach up to 95 miles per gallon.
Although it has absolutely no parity with the EPA standard used in the U S, a better measure is the eight per cent better economy promised on the Toyota Prius C, badged Aqua in Japan This equates to a combined figure around brand 54 mpg.
Mazda SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine - Courtesy Mazda.
Japan, traditionally skeptical of diesel vehicles since its crowded streets of the city, has experienced huge increases in diesel sales in recent years count last year of 76,000 vehicles was 1 9 times more than diesel sales 2012.
diesel hybrid models are distinguished by their relative absence in both the U S and even the pro-European diesel market.
The configuration uses a by-road French and Swedish electric power to the rear wheels only, while Mercedes uses a more traditional configuration, grooving an electric motor between the engine and the gearbox to provide electrical assistance.
While economic benefits are potentially significant, weight, cost and complication any increase, and benefits rarely compensate the original price paid by the customer.
If Mazda can price its hybrid diesel-competitive, it could be on a winner if the car will ever hit the US market may depend on whether regular diesel ever before.
Mazda offers DieselHybrid (only in Japan) While U, mazda, offers, Japan only.