Mazda is reportedly ready to pull the plug on diesel-powered 6 models, both the sedan as well as the wagon. The switch will take place throughout Europe this month, as the entire range moves to naturally-aspirated gasoline power only.
According to Autocar, Mazda’s 2.2-liter diesel unit would require redesigning in order to meet stringent EU emissions standards, an investment that in turn would not be offset by a strong enough sales volume.
Still, UK buyers will be able to purchase a diesel 6 model from remaining stock until the end of this year, said a Mazda UK spokesman.
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Even though the Mazda6 seems set to lose its 2.2-liter diesel, you can still get a diesel-powered CX-5 crossover, although it’s unclear for how much longer – the CX-5 remains the only model in Mazda’s UK range available with an “oil burner” after the 2019 Mazda3 made its debut with a SkyActiv X unit.
Interestingly enough, the Skyactiv-D diesel will be offered on the 2021 Mazda6 in the USA, although a release date hasn’t been announced. Right now, the variant is only present on Mazda’s U.S. website under the “Future Vehicles” section.
Multiple carmakers have, in recent years, either cut back on diesel offerings or axed them altogether – even in models where buyers actually preferred the diesel option as opposed to the gasoline one. This has been the case particularly in the business and fleet markets, where company car users have been incentivized to go for plug-in hybrids or EVs instead of diesels.
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