We've been eagerly anticipating—and reporting on—Mazda's U.S.-bound 2.2-liter diesel for many moons. But the engine has been continually delayed, primarily so Mazda could get the drivability right while also avoiding the use of exhaust aftertreatment to meet emissions regulations for its Skyactiv-D mill. When The Truth About Cars reported that Mazda had thrown in the towel and decided to employ aftertreatment of an unspecified type, we reached out to Mazda for official comment.
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A Mazda spokesperson told C/D today that the carmaker "at this time has no official announcement on this or any other reports regarding the use of an exhaust aftertreatment, and we remain committed to the diesel program, although no official arrival date has been established." Essentially, Mazda's song remains the same: We won't see the diesel engine stateside until it meets the performance, efficiency, and emissions standards set by its maker. That could take another year to work out; in the meantime, buyers can still get up to 40 mpg from the gas-engine 6, which makes it one of the most efficient cars you can buy today.
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