This all translates to a 15% fuel consumption improvement over the current engine.
SKYACTIV-D 2.2L diesel engine
Although Mazda has offered diesel powerplants in other countries for a while now, this option will shortly be available here in North America.
Now anyone who understands diesels will know that unlike gasoline engines, diesel motors operate at a much higher compression ratio. At least they used to, because Mazda has devised an ingenious way of reducing this, and the company’s new 2.2L SKYACTIV-D boasts an incredibly low 14:1 compression ratio.
A two-stage turbocharger has been added, which increases responsiveness across the engine range up to a maximum of 5,200 RPM.
The engine utilizes a highly-efficient active ceramic diesel particle filter (DPF), and the engine fulfils Euro 6, Tier II BN 5 (NA) and Japan’s new emission regulations, without requiring the use of expensive NOx after-treatment products.
When compared to the diesel unit it is replacing (obviously not sold in NA), this engine improves fuel economy by approximately 20%.
(My advice, watch out for this powerplant when it arrives on our shores, as I’ve already experienced it, and it’s amazing!)
SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission
This unique technology combines the advantages of continuously-variable (CVT), dual-clutch and conventional automatic transmissions, and its full-range direct drive (torque converter with a full range lock-up clutch) delivers a direct manual gearbox-like feel.
This new transmission, which will be available on both gas & diesel models, provides for smooth shift responses & impressive standing-start acceleration figures, whilst improving fuel economy by up to 7%.
SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission
Mazda’s new manual shifter is considerably smaller and lighter in design than the outgoing unit. It also boasts reduced internal friction which improves fuel economy, without compromising the enjoyment one gets from a manual box.
SKYACTIV-Body
Lighter, stronger and safer is Mazda’s philosophy with its new SKYACTIV-Body. The design integrates lightweight engineering, increased material strength and more efficient structures.
With the benefit of new production processes (bonding methods) and the greater use of high-tensile steel, Mazda now boasts up to 8% reduction in weight, but a whopping 30% increase in body rigidity.
SKYACTIV-D 2.2L diesel engine
Although Mazda has offered diesel powerplants in other countries for a while now, this option will shortly be available here in North America.
Now anyone who understands diesels will know that unlike gasoline engines, diesel motors operate at a much higher compression ratio. At least they used to, because Mazda has devised an ingenious way of reducing this, and the company’s new 2.2L SKYACTIV-D boasts an incredibly low 14:1 compression ratio.
A two-stage turbocharger has been added, which increases responsiveness across the engine range up to a maximum of 5,200 RPM.
The engine utilizes a highly-efficient active ceramic diesel particle filter (DPF), and the engine fulfils Euro 6, Tier II BN 5 (NA) and Japan’s new emission regulations, without requiring the use of expensive NOx after-treatment products.
When compared to the diesel unit it is replacing (obviously not sold in NA), this engine improves fuel economy by approximately 20%.
(My advice, watch out for this powerplant when it arrives on our shores, as I’ve already experienced it, and it’s amazing!)
SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission
This unique technology combines the advantages of continuously-variable (CVT), dual-clutch and conventional automatic transmissions, and its full-range direct drive (torque converter with a full range lock-up clutch) delivers a direct manual gearbox-like feel.
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This new transmission, which will be available on both gas & diesel models, provides for smooth shift responses & impressive standing-start acceleration figures, whilst improving fuel economy by up to 7%.
SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission
Mazda’s new manual shifter is considerably smaller and lighter in design than the outgoing unit. It also boasts reduced internal friction which improves fuel economy, without compromising the enjoyment one gets from a manual box.
SKYACTIV-Body
Lighter, stronger and safer is Mazda’s philosophy with its new SKYACTIV-Body. The design integrates lightweight engineering, increased material strength and more efficient structures.
With the benefit of new production processes (bonding methods) and the greater use of high-tensile steel, Mazda now boasts up to 8% reduction in weight, but a whopping 30% increase in body rigidity.