First Drive 2012 Mazda3 With Skyactiv The Detroit Bureau This mazda3 has the japanese maker’s new 2.0 liter, 155 horsepower engine, dubbed skyactiv g. the engine combines relatively new technology such as direct injection, an ultra high compression ratio and tricks to reduce internal friction – such as using w20 oil – all aimed at using less fuel. Aug. 12, 2011. the new mazda cx 5 crossover will be the maker's first vehicle developed specifically to use the new skyactiv system, though the skyactiv powertrain will appear first on the 2012 mazda3 update. “we are a very small company,” says kyoshi fujiwara – again.
First Drive 2012 Mazda3 With Skyactiv The Detroit Bureau The 2012 mazda3 is the first american market application of skyactiv powertrains. there are now at least 16 new cars on sale with epa ratings of 40 mpg highway or better. read on to learn more. A really high 12.0:1—on regular gasoline. skyactiv achieves this in two ways, one literal, the other virtual. our mazda3's dohc 2.0 liter inline 4 gets a compression ratio (and hence "real. In conjunction with the new skyactiv g engine and some aero tweaks, the 2012 mazda3 automatic is 21 percent more efficient than the car it replaces (the manual equipped car is only 18 percent more efficient because manuals are quite efficient to begin with). meaning the four door mazda3 with skyactiv technology can achieve 40 mpg. Slotting between the aged, less powerful 2.0 liter and the thirsty 2.5 liter naturally aspirated fours, the new 2.0 liter skyactiv engine produces 155 horsepower and 148 pound feet of torque.
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