Efficiency is the name of the game right now in automotive development. Making cars run longer and go farther with less in the tank is everybody’s goal. While many companies have put all of their focus on ideas set to come to fruition years down the road, Mazda saw an opportunity to innovate right here, right now. The company’s SKYACTIV® technology suite is designed to enhance efficiency without sacrificing performance.
The star of the SKYACTIV lineup is the SKYACTIV®-G gasoline engine, a marvel of engineering that kicks out more low/mid-range torque, produces less emissions, and consumes less fuel. The result is a solid ride that leaves more money in drivers’ pockets.
To complement their revolutionary engine, Mazda studied every modern transmission on the market, took the best features of each, and added an enhanced control module on top to optimize the whole thing. The fruit of their labors is the SKYACTIV®-Drive, a six-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoothly for steady acceleration, with a quickness that provides the connected feel of a manual transmission. The enhanced control module acts as the “brain” of the transmission, delivering precision responsiveness and reliability.
Next up, Mazda developed the SKYACTIV® Body and Chassis. This impressive feat of engineering saw the company improve body rigidity by 30% for better handling, shed 220 pounds and, to top it all off, improve crash safety performance. And to help you feel more connected to your Mazda vehicle, the suspension was redesigned to provide greater agility at low speeds and more stability at high speeds.
We haven’t even told you about the i-ELOOP braking system yet. This groundbreaking regenerative braking system harnesses your Mazda vehicle’s kinetic energy, converting it into electricity to power your car’s electronics.
Soon, this revolutionary SKYACTIV technology will be a part of every new Mazda vehicle. For now, you can take advantage of all SKYACTIV has to offer in the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda6 sedan, as well as in select Mazda3 models. Come in before the end of the month to take advantage of reduced Mazda CX-5 prices during our Memorial Day Sales Event here at Hall Mazda Virginia Beach serving Chesapeake, VA.
