The streak of defiance and adventure that runs through Mazda cars has its roots in the heritage of Hiroshima, Mazda`s home in Japan. Hiroshima rose from the ashes of nuclear destruction. Refusing to stop dreaming of a better future, the people in the region have overcome daunting challenges over and over again. The spirit of courage and grit that has underpinned Hiroshima’s successful rebuilding has continued to be an inspiration to Mazda.
At Mazda, everyone is ready for any challenge they may face on the road to creating great cars. Mazda continues to break the barriers of convention as it takes on the challenge of creating cars previously unimagined.
Mazda's journey of persistence, passion and innovation has continued into the new century. Blazing a trail again, Mazda developed the SKYACTIV family of breakthrough technologies that are unleashing the untapped potential of gasoline and diesel cars. The name SKYACTIV has its origins in the term "The SKY is the limit" and it expresses the spirit that is driving Mazda engineers in their development work. They developed SKYACTIV with a belief in unlimited possibilities.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0/ SKYACTIV-G 2.5
New-Generation Gasoline Engine with Improved Fuel Efficiency and Torque
High-efficiency SKYACTIV-G direct-injection petrol engines are your passport to a world of driving that is both exciting and eco-friendly, SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engines do more than just set new standards for fuel efficiency and emissions control, they also actively enhance the Zoom-Zoom performance. To accomplish this, Mazda engineers achieved a technical breakthrough to deliver an extraordinary compression ratio of 13.0:1 while suppressing the knock usually caused by such high compression. Taken together, the technical breakthroughs in SKYACTIV-G engines realize an astonishing increase in fuel efficiency – up to 15% - as well as more satisfying everyday driving thanks to the ample torque available at low- to mid-engine speeds.
SKYACTIV-DRIVE
Perfect Mix of Direct Feel, Smooth Transmission and Superior Fuel Efficiency at Low Speeds
SKYACTIV-DRIVE is designed to deliver an ideal mix of “direct feel,” “smooth transmission” and “fuel economy at low speeds.” The various transmission systems prevailing in different markets each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Mazda has realized the best of all worlds by creating the “ideal automatic transmission” that excels across the board. The lockup range of more than 80% helps to create the sort of direct feel that is usually the mark of a manual transmission.
SKYACTIV-BODY
Light, Rigid and Robust Body that Ensures Safe and Joyful Driving
The SKYACTIV-BODY is engineered to achieve two conflicting aims: lighter weight with better safety performance and increased rigidity. It`s achieved through innovative engineering, and optimized structures and materials. In total, SKYACTIV-BODY is 30% more rigid, lighter, and able to meet the world`s most demanding crash safety tests, at the same time as giving better handling thanks to its enhanced rigidity.
SKYACTIV-CHASSIS
Lightweight Chassis that Delivers Driving Pleasure and Comfort
The SKYACTIV-CHASSIS delivers even more of Mazda`s famous feeling of oneness between car and driver. Total re-engineering of the basics of suspension and steering systems achieved both lighter weight and superior rigidity.