Development of Next Generation Fuel efficient Clean Diesel engine with Industry’s Fastest Restart Time

Mazda has announced the development of a new 2.2-liter clean diesel engine which will be incorporated in the new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV expected to be released in spring of 2012. This is the first diesel engine to pass Japan’s New Long-Term Emission Regulations without the need for expensive nitrogen oxide (NOx) after treatment technology. The new engine delivers a maximum torque of 420Nm, which is more than some of the 4.0-liter V6 gasoline type engine vehicles, while offering a superb fuel economy of 18.6km/L. 
The new SKYACTIV-D 2.2 engine incorporates Mazda new idling stop system, i-stope, bringing the ability of restart the engine in a single start cycle through careful positioning of the piston as the engine stops, achieving 0.4 seconds engine restart time, world’s fastest.

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