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As with the first generation Mazda6 MZR-CD that it replaces, the newcomer will be available as a wagon or a hatch but with a 2.2-litre variable geometry turbo diesel that produces 136kW and an epic 400Nm. This output is well in advance of anything comparable in its class.
Pricing will be under $40,000. The diesels join a line-up that otherwise uses the same 125kW/226Nm 2.5-litre petrol from its entry-level $27,990 sedan to the $42,990 luxury sports hatch. But, as with the previous 6 diesel, its appeal will be greatly limited by the availability of a manual transmission only. Mazda Australia is unable to say when the company might produce or source the necessary automatic capable of harnessing this torque. Emission and consumption figures are yet to be ascertained, but the company is hopeful of achieving a figure of less than six litres per 100km.
Mazda's Glenn Butler says MZR-CD has more power and torque and will use less fuel than any diesel of similar capacity.
“People tend to think Europeans lead the way in diesel but none of our rivals get close,” Butler says.
Mazda has also announced a mostly cosmetic midlife update of its BT-50 utility pickup range, which retain their choice of four-cylinder diesels. Prices start at $23,295 for the DX 4X2 single cab with five-speed manual rising to $45,590 for the topline SDX 4X4 dual cab with five-speed automatic.
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