Remember our last post from April about how the Mazda MX-5 Miata is the perfect vehicle to cruise around in during summer? Well, Budd Baer has awesome news for you convertible enthusiasts. The Mazda brand is considering having a diesel option for the Miata model.
Right now, the Mazda MX-5 Miata comes standard with a 1.6 liter, naturally aspirated SkyActiv gasoline engine, which is accompanied by powerful variants. It is expected that this will also continue to be the circumstance in the next-generation model however, there will possibly be the option for a diesel option under the hood of the loveable sports car.
While fuel-economy has never been at the top of the list for selling points of this particular vehicle, it is quickly becoming one in the current economy. While the option for a diesel-powered engine could come as a surprise to some, this option is rapidly making a rebound in the United States. This has been seen in the buzz being spawned by a diesel-powered Mazda6 racecar that is making various appearances at endurance events.
While there has been no official announcement that a diesel option will be implemented in the next Miata model, we are excited about the possibility of improved fuel economy and lower emissions for a greener planet. Stay tuned to the Budd Baer blog for continued updates about the MX-5 Miata and other new Mazda vehicles. And also, don't forget that you can always stop into our Washington, PA area location for a test drive and experience what makes a Mazda the ideal summer car.
