Remember that diesel Mazda has been promising? It's coming in the CX-5

So the rotary is next, right? RIGHT?

By David Gluckman
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Mazda has been talking about bringing a diesel to the US since the current Mazda 6 debuted. It’s been
delayed,
delayed some more, and then seemingly forgotten, but now comes word that the diesel four-cylinder will arrive here in the second half of 2017. It’s just coming
in the CX-5 first, not the 6 sedan.


The diesel in question is Mazda’s Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter four, which makes 173 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque in other models. Putting it in a small crossover makes some sense, especially considering the recent announcement of a
diesel Chevy Equinox.


It’s good news for choice and another sign that the diesel scandal brewhaha’s effect on diesel decisions is blowing over. If it works in the CX-5, we may see this option spread throughout the Mazda lineup. Now if only someone could make a case for that rotary…


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