Ever since its inception, Mazda has always been an automaker that seeks to push the boundaries of what vehicles can do. The company has created a number of gamechanging vehicle technologies, but its newest one, SkyActiv, might be the biggest one yet. Revolutionizing everything from the chassis to the powertrain, SkyActiv aims to change everything about cars.
So
what exactly is SkyActiv technology? Well, Mazda is driven by the
vision of “Stop at nothing to deliver the very best in everything
about cars, be it their safety and fuel efficiency or simply how fun
they are to drive.” With this in mind, the automaker is first
redesigning its engines. SkyActiv pushes the limits of internal
combustion engines, making them deliver much greater fuel efficiency
than conventional engines. The new-generation gasoline engine boasts
a record compression ratio of 14:1, which provides the perfect
combination of outstanding fuel efficiency and driving comfort.
Besides
the powertrain advantages of SkyActiv on new Mazda cars,
the technology also improves the transmission. SkyActiv technology
improved the lockup range to more than 80 percent, meaning that
automatic transmission gives you the direct feel of manual
transmission. SkyActive-Drive transmission is designed to give
drivers near Ellicott City a perfect combination of direct feel,
smooth transmission, and fuel economy at low speeds. If you’re more
interested in manual transmission, SkyActiv does that, too. The
SkyActiv-MT is a light and compact manual transmission system that
blends excellent fuel economy with the crisp shifting of a sports
car. Meanwhile, the SkyActiv-Body reduces weight up to eight percent
and improves rigidity 30 percent.
To
check out both new and used Mazda cars near Ellicott City,
head on over to Heritage Mazda Catonsville today!
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