12 Kappa Engine. The Kappa 1.2 series engine is one of the most important – it is difficult to pinpoint repeated defects. The motor works well under the hoods of class A and B cars. The 1.2 R4 Kappa unit (3-cylinder 1.1 also comes from this series) is a modern structure designed to power city cars in segments A and B. Thereisn’t much to worry about. Diesel Mazda 3s have particulate filters, so make sure you steer clear of any warning lights that arouse concern as these can lead to costly repairs. In 1.6 Mazdaengine gasoline compression wired ignition2014-2019 mazda 6: used car review Engines engine mitsubishi v6 used car mazda rover ford land 0l diesel 2008 parts psa dt17 gas eclipse turbo 2lNext-generation mazda engines to eclipse electric cars on emissions. Mazda3 2010-2013; BMW 3-series 2006-2011; Toyota Camry 2012-2017; Mazda 6 2014-2019; In general, turbo engines tend to have more problems in many cars, although there are turbocharged engines that are reliable. Turbocharged engines have more components than naturally-aspirated (non-turbo) motors. These include an exhaust However based on our recent week with a Mazda2 diesel, we would expect the CX-3 diesel to return good levels of economy in real-life. The petrol auto has a slightly better official economy figure than the petrol manual: 48.7mpg (136g/km CO2) v 47.9mpg. Both of these figures are good for a compact petrol crossover. Fromowners' perspectives, the Mazda CX-5 with the base engine is reliable. Although it won't be as rewarding as the turbo model when you drive, the engine can stay with you for many years. And since Moremodern examples may be better than their forerunners and clearly not every Mazda diesel fails, but when it happens it tends to be very costly. By contrast, Mazda petrol engines are highly reliable. I bore all the above in mind when I bought a CX-5 (petrol) a few years back. It doesn't have the urgency of a diesel, but it goes well enough. The2020 and 2021 Mazda CX-5 model years have more significant changes, including lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning. Most cover the engine, brakes, and electrical systems. Problems here are widespread and also few. The2019 Mazda CX-5’s diesel engine is smooth and torque-rich, and offers improved 2.2 SkyActiv-D Engine Problems and Reliability There are no severe statistics of common problems and issues for 2.2 SkyActiv-D diesel engines. MazdaInline-Six 3.3-Liter Diesel Engine Detailed, Makes 406 LB-FT Then there's an e-SKYACTIV D variant of the same diesel engine, but with a mild-hybrid setup baked in. It bumps output to 251 16Kf81d.