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Facelifted 159 - CO2 change?

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  • 13-04-2008 3:57pm
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    pburns
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    I'm asking because the 159JTDm is currently rated at 159(coincidence!)g/km...which is not too far off the limit for Band B (155). I know the weight is only coming down by 100kg or less but have no idea how a modest weight reduction would effect CO2. The new Mazda 6 - despite having carry-over engines - has substantial improvements in CO2 emissions because it weighs less.

    I've asked an Alfa dealer (supposedly one of the good ones) but the I suspected the salesman didn't have a clue and was just bull****ing 'cos he didn't want to admit as much... :rolleyes:


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    galwaytt
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    it's easy - less weight takes less energy to move around, so, even with the existing engine, at a given speed, the engine will need less energy, so consume less fuel.

    Oh, and 100kg is not modest........

    As for the 6, and carry over engines - I certainly hope it's not carrying over it's appetite for oil, big end bearings and crankshaft's.........

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    Hotwheels
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    The only changes to the MY08 are cosmetic as far as I know, changes to facia colour and different seats. There is talk of a weight reduction; lighter being Alloys is one I heard of....
    I don't think the emissions will have changed much, the new 1.9 JTDm185 BHP Twin Turbo Diesel will not be fitted before 2009, from what I've read. That's a shame, as its already available in the SAAB :confused:

    There's a thread or two here about it


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    pburns
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    galwaytt wrote: »
    it's easy - less weight takes less energy to move around, so, even with the existing engine, at a given speed, the engine will need less energy, so consume less fuel.

    Yeah I know that...

    Just dunno if 50-100kg less will bring the 150bhp 159 into Band B. Not much difference in road tax between Bands B & C - I'm not a miser so it wouldn't bother me so much. I just think it would help resale 3 years down down the line. Band C is not really acceptable for a 150bhp diesel IMO...


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