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Mazda Bets Big on Diesel With Redesigned 2014 Mazda 6

Forbes -- While most other automakers are pursuing hybrids and electric vehicles as the way to a more fuel-efficient future, Mazda is focusing on diesel technology. It’s a critical decision as the Japanese automaker works to transform itself from an underdog into a market leader.

Mazda announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show that the U.S. version of its midsize 6 sedan, which got a major redesign for the 2014 model year, will offer a new diesel four-cylinder engine, in addition to a conventional four-cylinder gasoline engine.

Though Mazda was upstaged in L.A. by all the hype around Honda’s new Accord Plug-In Hybrid and electric cars from BMW, Chevrolet and Fiat, offering a diesel engine in the 2014 Mazda 6 marks a significant milestone for the company.

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Submitted Dec 01, 2012 By: Mudsprings

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manaknight14 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:538 Points:429,885 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 11:50:04 AM Ignore manaknight14 Report Abuse jethro5000 said: "Yesterday, I noticed that gas was $3.29 per gallon while diesel at the same station was $4.29. A dollar more??? Is diesel 30% more efficient???" Actually, yes, it is.
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,877 Points:391,235 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 8:14:21 AM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse Personally, I don't see the advantage of a diesel. Sure, it'll get better MPG, but diesel is so much more expensive. Yesterday, I noticed that gas was $3.29 per gallon while diesel at the same station was $4.29. A dollar more??? Is diesel 30% more efficient???
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,217 Points:512,270 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 6:58:21 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse sweet. more diesel options.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,378 Points:178,525 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:35:23 PM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse diesels may make a comeback...
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,078 Points:796,400 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:19:47 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Could be a costly mistake if they are wrong.
dylan126 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,425 Points:594,895 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 3:13:31 PM Ignore dylan126 Report Abuse ok
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,381 Points:759,045 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:09:40 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Go diesel!
mustangdaver Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,586 Points:757,900 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:37:40 AM Ignore mustangdaver Report Abuse No thanks. I just went on a 2300 mile trip in a Mazda 3. WORST SEATS EVER! Mazda continues not to impress me.
techque Champion Author St. Louis Posts:8,650 Points:2,419,405 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:20:16 AM Ignore techque Report Abuse this is how they guarantee themselves a permanent berth in the underdog market.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,204 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:16:28 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse i get 47 in my 2002 jetta tdi, i bet this gets over 50
treehood Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,039 Points:395,785 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:14:42 AM Ignore treehood Report Abuse I would prefer a car with a gasoline tank AND a CNG tank. CNG for the $pM driven and gasoline for those long hauls where CNG may not be readily available.
us412 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:22,816 Points:2,416,255 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:11:39 AM Ignore us412 Report Abuse i like.
red5529 Champion Author Alabama Posts:4,264 Points:1,458,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:03:24 AM Ignore red5529 Report Abuse ok
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,813 Points:1,364,355 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:02:57 AM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse Diesel has cost more than gasoline for months.
mberg Champion Author Houston Posts:3,802 Points:959,405 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:01:02 AM Ignore mberg Report Abuse Probably not part of the future for most people.
peanutsMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,678 Points:384,935 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:59:52 AM Ignore peanutsMN Report Abuse Mazda diesel? Couldn't afford the price for the diesel.
pepinoNC Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,154 Points:658,790 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:59:43 AM Ignore pepinoNC Report Abuse Nice
INBwana Champion Author Indiana Posts:5,457 Points:695,985 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:59:32 AM Ignore INBwana Report Abuse So what? Big deal. Not interesting news to me!
krzysiek_ck Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,322 Points:728,910 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:58:08 AM Ignore krzysiek_ck Report Abuse OK
BillHeatherL Champion Author Alberta Posts:7,638 Points:1,923,655 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:57:50 AM Ignore BillHeatherL Report Abuse time will tell
deaconjones Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,129 Points:318,705 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:57:16 AM Ignore deaconjones Report Abuse HAVE THEY LOOKED AT DIESEL FUEL PRICES LATELY?
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,731 Points:1,715,995 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:56:52 AM Ignore lindact Report Abuse Mazda should be putting its resources into projects with an eye to future needs.
JamesCalvin Champion Author Lancaster Posts:3,181 Points:519,230 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:56:39 AM Ignore JamesCalvin Report Abuse Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!? Maybe!?!?
tribill Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,342 Points:2,338,960 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:55:23 AM Ignore tribill Report Abuse Whatever...
defense Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,370 Points:1,367,500 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:55:16 AM Ignore defense Report Abuse ok
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,180 Points:1,551,795 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:55:12 AM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse too bad they dropped the wangle engine. That could burn almost anything
doncNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,516 Points:1,504,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:54:59 AM Ignore doncNJ Report Abuse I would never buy one of these.
driveonby1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,507 Points:256,665 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:54:42 AM Ignore driveonby1 Report Abuse not for me, either.
endymion All-Star Author New York Posts:828 Points:171,705 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:54:37 AM Ignore endymion Report Abuse With diesel selling for a few cents more than premium gas, it will be interesting to see how they market this car.
momof5MN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,049 Points:214,035 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:53:57 AM Ignore momof5MN Report Abuse Not for me.
nugney Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,931 Points:2,031,565 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:51:46 AM Ignore nugney Report Abuse ok, but not for me
slgas Champion Author Houston Posts:6,025 Points:1,561,565 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:51:45 AM Ignore slgas Report Abuse Not so sure that this is where Mazda should be sinking its development money.
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,574 Points:1,455,310 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:51:19 AM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse If the diesel runs clean with no after treatment, the engine should be a winner. Maybe some other manufacturer will licence the technology.
mysub Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:8,906 Points:2,329,490 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:50:02 AM Ignore mysub Report Abuse No thanks. Diesels are still too noisy,smelly and smokey
mnbeancounter Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,739 Points:1,062,815 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:49:45 AM Ignore mnbeancounter Report Abuse Good for Mazda
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,204 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:49:02 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse nice car if its priced right
mazdaboy Champion Author Portland Posts:7,883 Points:2,097,280 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:48:44 AM Ignore mazdaboy Report Abuse Wonder if it is possible to make a rotary engine that runs on diesel.
brbts Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,638 Points:775,390 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:48:40 AM Ignore brbts Report Abuse Good luck with that...
lakeaffected Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,270 Points:1,474,755 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:48:39 AM Ignore lakeaffected Report Abuse No thanks
fatfed Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,865 Points:476,415 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:47:43 AM Ignore fatfed Report Abuse ???????
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:8,910 Points:1,821,540 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:47:22 AM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse ok
pfone1847 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,186 Points:623,580 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:46:37 AM Ignore pfone1847 Report Abuse Hmmm
Spirits All-Star Author Florida Posts:911 Points:372,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:46:19 AM Ignore Spirits Report Abuse Good for them.
bigLtowing Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,834 Points:591,590 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:46:10 AM Ignore bigLtowing Report Abuse interesting
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,910 Points:736,895 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:46:05 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse The price of Diesel is to high compared to gas.
greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,485 Points:1,638,045 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:45:57 AM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse given the choice between diesel and electric i would go with diesel, battery technology isn't up to par yet.
oas Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,230 Points:2,141,415 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:45:46 AM Ignore oas Report Abuse My son swears by diesel.
sivart Champion Author Arkansas Posts:18,219 Points:3,070,760 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:45:41 AM Ignore sivart Report Abuse Diesel is too high!
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,052 Points:1,411,780 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:45:33 AM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse buy ford
TravelinMan52 Champion Author Augusta Posts:1,925 Points:963,645 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:45:08 AM Ignore TravelinMan52 Report Abuse I would think CNG is a better move than diesel, the diesel price is a definite downside for the product. Maybe the Mazda will get some extraordinary MPG's, time will tell...