What is SKYACTIV® technology
What is SKYACTIV® technology
Mazda knows that many drivers have heard the words “SKYACTIV® Technology” before, whether that’s when they research Mazda vehicles online or visit Pfaff Mazda in London, ON, but the cutting edge technology under the hood of vehicles like the Mazda3 is likely a mystery to most of you. As part of their Sustainable Zoom-Zoom philosophy, Mazda has innovated engines that are not only powerful and fun to drive but also work at keeping the earth green by improving fuel economies across the board. SKYACTIV® Technology is about more than just engines, the philosophy extends to transmissions and entire vehicle platforms, and we want to make sure you know just how Mazda’s unique technology can benefit you. In this blog by Pfaff Mazda, we talk about SKYACTIV® Technology and what it is.
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SKYACTIV® Engines
Automobile engines have been developed for over a century, and yet major leaps in innovation have been few and far between. Many automakers have been comfortable with this, but Mazda saw that 70-80 percent of the available energy in a drop of fuel is lost in the vehicle’s powertrain and cannot be transferred to the wheels, and they insisted on doing something about it.
SKYACTIV®-G:
Achieving the world’s highest gasoline engine compression ratio of 14.0:1 with the help of a 4-2-1 exhaust system, the SKYACTIV®-G engine features 15 percent increases in torque and fuel economy and improved low-engine-speed torque for better everyday driving.
SKYACTIV®-D:
The “D” stands for “diesel,” and by incorporating a low compression ratio, the world’s lowest for a diesel engine, you can get the power and efficiency you need while still abiding by the strict emissions guidelines for diesel engines. With a 20 percent improved fuel economy over competing diesel models and a new two-stage turbocharger, SKYACTIV®-D engines are leading the pack.
SKYACTIV® Transmissions
The importance of the transmission is two-fold: fuel economy and engine response. By improving gear ratios and settling your engine into the most efficient mode, a well-designed transmission can improve your fuel economy substantially. The way a vehicle feels from behind the wheel is just as much the responsibility of your transmission as it is your engine, and since different drivers often look for different things in their vehicles, most automakers have resigned themselves to a variety of different automatic transmissions.
SKYACTIV® Platforms
SKYACTIV® platforms are right in line with Mazda’s focus on driving pleasure, putting a priority on a lightweight structure. It might seem like a simple thing to be concerned about, but by reducing the weight of vehicles and placing them on a SKYACTIV® platform, Mazda is able to boost fuel economy, improve performance, and yield a more enjoyable drive overall.
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