[4ePikanini]

Very interesting.
I was hoping their next release wold be the V6 diesel but let's hope that comes soon.

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/spi ... iesel.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_4N1_engine

Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC 16v, MIVEC (intake)
1.8 L (1798 cc)
Bore 83 mm
Stroke 83.1 mm
Compression ratio 14.9:1
Turbocharger - variable geometry turbocharger, intercooler
Common rail with solenoid injectors
Peak power 110 kW (150 PS) at 4000 rpm
85 kW (116 PS) at 4000 rpm (low power version)
Peak torque 300 N·m (221 lb·ft) at 2000-3000 rpm



The offset crank is interesting......

[4ePajero]

It seems to have been around for a while. From the first link:

MMC had started to export passenger cars equipped with this next-generation low-compression-ratio diesel engine to Europe on May 2010.

Don't be bluffed by the low compression ratio - I suspect they boost it by more than 2 bar!

The 4n14 (as used in overseas Outlander) is as (if not more impressive)!

At 130 kW and 380Nm, it has higher output than my Di-D, from 2.3 litres!

[4ePikanini]

Don't be bluffed by the low compression ratio - I suspect they boost it by more than 2 bar!

The thing that impresses, is that it still runs out of boost at 14.9:1 ratio so the thermal efficiency must be fantastic in order for the compression stroke to generate enough heat for the diesel to ignite when injected.