Next Mazda 2 to get new 1.5 SkyActiv-D diesel engine

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Mazda Motor Corp has announced that the next-gen Mazda 2 (Hazumi concept pictured) will feature a new 1.5 SkyActiv-D diesel engine. Like the 2.2 SkyActiv-D engine, the new motor features a very low compression ratio for a diesel – 14.8 in this case.

Displacing 1,497 cc and having a 76 mm bore and 82.5 mm stroke, the Euro 6-compliant, direct-injected four-cylinder turbo mill produces 105 PS at 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 2,500 rpm.

There’s a variable-turbine geometry turbo with rotation sensor and a water-cooled intercooler integrated into the intake manifold. The engine cooling system features cooling water control valves and water jacket spacers.

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Mazda claims “outstanding dynamic performance”, “linear acceleration all the way up the rpm range” and “excellent environmental performance without resorting to expensive NOx aftertreatment systems.”

The 1.5 SkyActiv-D engine inherits many of the 2.2 SkyActiv-D’s technologies, but fortifies itself with an expanded homogenous lean burn range, reduced mechanical resistance and enhanced insulation to curb the increase in cooling loss associated with a smaller engine.

The homogeneous lean burn range is extended through the adoption of high- and low-pressure EGR systems, while cooling loss is suppressed by combustion mode transition control technology and high-dispersion solenoid injectors which, along with stepped egg-shaped pistons, help to reduce contact between the flame and chamber wall.

In the new Mazda 2, the engine will be connected to an i-stop start/stop system and i-Eloop regenerative braking. SkyActiv manual or auto gearboxes will be available, ensuring the new Mazda 2 achieves among the best JC08 economy figures for a vehicle powered solely by an internal combustion engine (excluding hybrid and micro-mini vehicles) in Japan.

Also, the new Mazda 2 diesel will meet Japan’s Post New Long-Term (PNLT) emission regulations, which were introduced in October 2009.

A research report on Berjaya Auto in March indicated that the new Mazda 2 would arrive in Malaysia before year-end – seems a pretty tall order. Rumours also exist that the car could spawn an SUV that may be called the CX-3.

Next-gen Mazda 2 spotted in Europe

Mazda Hazumi concept

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Comments

  • hanssen on Jun 10, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    frankly, i prefer mazda to bmw in many terms for long. their designers must be better than continental’s.

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  • Vincent on Jun 10, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Even with local production CKD and EEV status, no way MITI will let Mazda2 price RM60K here…must protect Protonggg

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  • samlok on Jun 10, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Wow! bring this in.

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  • gaviny on Jun 10, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    no euro 2 diesel i suppose, oh well

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  • Denaihati on Jun 10, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    so futuristic and interesting interior. but Euro 6-compliant far from Malaysia diesel standard…heee.

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  • Car-Fans on Jun 10, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Dunno can reach here boh ? If can reach here also … Price above RM80K …even CKD !!! Siapa menyebabkan harga kereta cam tu tinggi ?

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  • Myvi size, price should + another 10k, maybe around 71k

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  • lonelyobserve (Member) on Jun 10, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Very promising diesel engine but people here unable to enjoy it because of diesel quality letting people down.

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  • Great, almost 100% sure we won’t see this in Malaysia though

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  • Plus+ on Jun 10, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    no euro 4 no skyactiv D 1.5 :(

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  • Motorhead (Member) on Jun 10, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Impressive engine. . Lots of tork there. Oil burner. Thumbs up. I doubt it ll reach here. Must be for Europe market.

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  • I am seeing aggresive Marketing by Berjaya Auto Mazda Malaysia.

    1. Mazda 3 1.5 EEV CKD Malaysia RM80k++
    Production commencing 3rd Quarter 2014.

    2. Mazda 2 1.5 CBU by 2014 year end?
    Notes: Mazda 2 currently = CBU thailand.

    Having same strategy throughout, CBU first, CKD later.
    I can expect Mazda 2 CBU will boost the sales of Mazda 3 1.5 EEV.
    RM80k Mazda 2 vs RM80k++ Mazda 3.

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  • Kos16t on Jun 11, 2014 at 1:31 am

    I hope they will add it in a mazda 3 as well

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