WHAT IS MAZDA SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY?

Mazda Designer With Mazda Parts

Mazda Skyactiv® Technology is the philosophy that fuel-efficiency shouldn’t detract from performance. This technology is applied to each Mazda car, crossover, and SUV’s engine, transmission, body, and chassis to ensure a powerful driving experience. Learn more about Mazda Skyactiv® Technology and what it adds to your new Mazda model with this helpful guide from North Penn Mazda.


GAS & DIESEL ENGINES

Each Mazda engine comes built with Skyactiv® Technology integrated into it. This gives each Mazda impressive performance while maintaining efficiency on Lansdale roads and beyond, which you can see in the 2021 CX-5 gas mileage. Here’s how Skyactiv® Technology affects the engine:

  • SKYACTIV®-G: This engine is a take on the aspirated gasoline engines and can be had as a 2.0L or 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. Skyactiv®-G compresses the air-fuel mixture inside the engine at a rate of 14.0:1. This increases fuel-efficiency by as much as 15%.
  • SKYACTIV®-Diesel: Compared to other diesel engines, Skyactiv®-Diesel engines have a lower compression ratio, improving fuel economy and lowering emission levels. The upcoming Mazda CX-5 Diesel will feature this technology.

TRANSMISSIONS

New Mazda models offer two transmission options for drivers. These are also crafted with Skyactiv® Technology:

  • SKYACTIV®-Drive: This 6-speed automatic transmission gives Lansdale drivers the fuel economy and seamlessness of a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and a dual-clutch automated manual. With this transmission, fuel economy is boosted by 4% to 7%.
  • SKYACTIV®-MT: Small and lightweight, this 6-speed manual transmission switches gears quickly and without wasting fuel.

BODY, CHASSIS, & HANDLING

Mazda’s Skyactiv® Technology goes above and beyond the powertrain of new models. This technology ensures optimized fuel economy, a stronger body and framework, and better handling:

  • SKYACTIV®-Body: Compared to previous Mazda models’ body designs, Skyactiv®-Body creates a body that’s 8% lighter and 30% more rigid.
  • SKYACTIV®-Chassis: This chassis introduced a new and improved front and rear suspension system and electric power steering, as well as a 14% weight reduction.
  • SKYACTIV®-Vehicle Dynamics: Skyactiv®-Vehicle Dynamics with G-Vectoring Control improves cornering by reducing engine torque and shifting weight to the front wheels.
2020 Mazda3 Sedan on Highway

EXPERIENCE MAZDA SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY TODAY!

Explore the Mazda models for sale at North Penn Mazda with Skyactiv® Technology today! If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of one of these models, apply for financing online to get the process started. Have questions in the meantime about our models, i-Activ AWD®, new vehicle specials, and more? Contact us!


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