Normally, when a car gets over 40 miles to the gallon you expect it to be small, Japanese and a hybrid vehicle. Well, this one is from Japan, but doesn't fit the usual criteria.

Mazda introduced the all new MAZDA6, it is a mid-size sedan from the auto maker, and running on a regular internal combustion gas engine still gets 43 miles to the gallon.

MAZDA6 hopes to achieve this 43 miles to the gallon rating with the use of old technology. Mazda wants to bring the diesel engine back into fashion. In a time when gas prices fluctuate 50% in the course of a day, old school diesel still keeps its worth and burns slower than unleaded fuel.

The 2.2 liter turbo diesel V6 in the 2011 MAZDA6 hits upwards of 150 horsepower, and helps achieve that over-40 mile to the gallon rating.

Mazda is also banking that their updated MAZDA6 will attract more fleet sign ups.

Fleet sales normally go to rental car companies or large corporations. In fact, until March 31, 2011 Mazda expects to sell more than 50,000 MAZDA6 models of which about 50% are predicted to be fleet sales - more than in Mazda's current fiscal year.

Want to check out the all new MAZDA6 or other new Mazda models? Head on over to Jensen Dealerships - 3909 Stadium Dr - Sioux City, IA 51106.

source: http://www.autotropolis.com/krome-on-cars/43-mpg-mazda-mazda6.html