Mazda could put liquid petroleum gas (LPG) models on its price list after an increase in demand from fleets wishing to convert Mazda6 and Mazda3 petrol models to run on the alternative fuel.

Oil giant BP has so far enlisted four Mazda6 conversions into its LPG division and Calor Gas has ordered four Mazda6 models and two Mazda3s for conversion. Gleaner Oils has three Mazda3s on order and the manufacturer says it is in talks with other organisations about supplying cars for LPG conversions.

Prins Autogas UK carries out the conversions at its two centres in the West Midlands and Southampton.

Mazda’s Fleet boss Peter Allibon said the brand had not initiated a strategy to promote LPG conversions of its models but was focusing on the sector because Prins had found the Mazda6 and Mazda3 compatible for use with the fuel.

“Prins has found the Mazda6 and Mazda3 strong for conversion and there is a market for them,” Allibon said.

He said Mazda was looking at whether it should introduce an LPG vehicle to its range as an interim solution to meet demand for greener, more economical models.


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