At the upcoming Tokyo Auto Show, Mazda will unveil its new generation engine and transmission line-up next week. The new engine will be introduced in 2011, Called as SKY, which also includes direct-injection petrol and ‘clean’ diesel engines, and an automatic transmission designed for improved efficiency.
Mazda has announced in 2006 firstly about the engines and autos are part of Mazda’s drive towards its “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” campaign. It is aiming to improve the fuel economy of its global fleet by 30 per cent versus the 2008 range, by 2015.
The SKY G petrol engine will provide 15 per cent better economy than the equivalent 2.0-litre offering, according to Mazda.
The SKY G petrol engine will provide 15 per cent better economy than the equivalent 2.0-litre offering, according to Mazda, adding the gains have been made due to increased thermal efficiency and redesigned block for best air-fuel mixture with a new direct injection system.
The SKY D engine uses efficient piezo injectors and two-stage turbocharger for a 20 per cent gain in efficiency over the current 2.2-litre diesel option.
A Mazda6 sized car equipped with the 2.2 SKY D diesels, which will yield economy equivalent to the current Mazda2 light car, Mazda claims.
The SKY Drive is the latest Mazda’s automatic transmission, which has been redesigned with new a torque converter and clutch for minimal slip and better drive response.
According to the automaker, the quicker clutch take-up was enabled by minimizing transmission fluid to achieve a direct drive “feel similar to a dual clutch transmission.
Mazda’s Premacy Hydrogen RE car is also about to display, which it recently began leasing to government and energy agencies in Japan. The Premacy follows the RX-8 HRE released in small numbers in 2006, using the same hydrogen-fuelled engine but this time enabling 200km driving range.
The Premacy uses what Mazda calls its Biotech materials movement towards implementing more plant-based component materials in the use of plastics and fabrics.
Tokyo auto Show will have Mazda’s people to interact with others.
