Mazda will be showcasing its next generation petrol and diesel engines at the Tokyo Motorshow next month. The engines are called the SKY-G and the SKY-D respectively for the petrol and diesel versions.
The SKY-G engine is a 2.0 litre unit with direct injection and an improved variable valve timing system which gives it a 15% fuel economy and torque advantage over the current MZR engine in the Mazda 3 2.0 Sport. Direct injection was previously found only on the turbocharged 2.3 litre engine but is now available in the ‘regular’ engines.
The Mazda SKY-D engine is a 2.2 litre unit that offers fuel economy of approximately 20% better than the current 2.2 litre diesel engine. It features a newly designed engine block that reduces mechanical friction to the level of a gasoline engine. Other features include piezo injectors and a two-stage turbocharger. It doesn’t sound like its a twin-turbo setup, but instead is probably a variable geometry turbocharger.
Finally, there’s a new transmission to be unveiled. After all, an engine can only do so much – the transmission plays a big factor in minimizing transmission losses and offering an optimum gearing setup for both fuel economy and power. Mazda will be premiering the Mazda SKY-Drive automatic transmission.
It’s a 6-speed automatic with a complete redesign that significantly reduces mechanical friction, a revised torque converter and clutch with minimized slip, and an optimized lock-up mechanism. Mazda says the transmission shifts faster and provides a DCT-like feel to it, but words can only say so much – a test drive will say it all!
The Tokyo show exhibit will also feature the Mazda Kiyora concept car that was shown last year. Under the Kiyora’s hood will be a 1.3 litre version of the SKY-G engine mated to a SKY-Drive 6-speed auto. Mazda claims this combination together with technologies such as the i-stop idling stop system and regenerative braking will allow the Kiyora to travel 32km per litre of fuel on the Japanese 10-15 mode test cycle.
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when is tokyo show ??
mazda doesn't say anything above HP?huh?
only say it maximize the FC
I am guessing they want to leave some details for Tokyo itself.
Can we used 'code-sharing' for the engine to reduce capital cost for engine development. I'm sure it will be a hit if mated with Exora 2.2l. Wow. Meanwhile to all T badge obsessors you can check this link. What? Floor mat?finance.yahoo.com/news/Toyota-to-recall-38M-vehicles-apf-1798738225.html?x=0 Think about our T's on the road now. better get new floor mat from UMW.
Mazda for me one of the best handling Japanese BUT fail to shine due to pricing of its CBU lineups made residual value on these cars drop little significance compared to other Japanese: T H N brands.
For the beginning Mazda must be able to offer pricing close to superior Toyota and Honda. Says, Mazda2 sedan should lower than Vios E or Honda City S and OR offer junior specced/entry level Mazda3 instead and price little more expensive than the like of Vios and City.
Imagine a Mazda3 with slightly dearer than Vios. A diesel SKY-D Mazda6 for me anytime better than similarly priced Accord VTi-L. Price is vital because Malaysian think of future residual value before decide which model to buy.
My challenge to Mazda distributor: Put yourself in Malaysia buyers' shoes. How on earth Mazda can proudly assume they can price their cars HIGHER or on par with the likes of Japanese Toyota and Nissan's when they not even close to Nissan's facilities, especially of number of service centers let alone number and size of UMW Toyota 3S or Honda extensive 3S? This chicken and egg issue must be iron out first. For the beginning try to bring lower spec Mazda3 and make it around RM90k, and wait for Malaysians response. If still remain, then Malaysians really not into Mazda.
This Sky engine; is it rotary or using piston?
For MZR petrol or diesel engine, all comes in in-line 4 cylinders, if rotary engine, it has a given name of RENESIS rotary engine.
Horsepower is varied by different engine capacity and different models, SKY engine is next generation engine, believe will be available from 2011, main objective is to improve FC and better emission standard, more cleaniness for environment.
Zoom Zoom…
yea. when proton can come out something similar?
skunk works,
The air vents leading into the cylinders suggesting that it is an inline 4 engine.
Along with the new engines, very much hope that the next generation Mazdas have great futuristic design AND looks fierce. Disappointed by the current friendly/happy look design- loses masculinity and sportiness. C'mon Mazda, u can do better!
Karl, NAZA once brought it Mazda3 sedan and sell it araound RM90k. It is now under Bermaz. Berjaya own one. But didn't seem berjaya at all on selling Mazda.
Finally Mazda gives their excellent car range a much needed heart upgrade (in my opinion).
offtopic: does this means that there are going to be new exora variant?..
http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/prototype/2009/…
Proton Siap Hadirkan New Exora
Minggu, 13 September 2009 | 20:17 WIB
TEMPO Interaktif, Jakarta – Sentimen anti Malaysia ternyata tidak berpengaruh pada prestasi PT Proton Edar Indonesia (PEI). Pemegang merek asal Negeri Jiran itu bahkan siap mengembangkan pasarnya dengan menyiapkan New Exora akhir tahun ini.
Ricky HK Too mengatakan Proton melakukan perubahan cukup signifikan pada Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) andalannya itu. Exora baru ini memiliki konsep yang akan disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan konsumen di Indonesia.
"Kita sedang mempersiapkan Proton Exora yang akan mengejutkan. Kami juga menggandeng vendor lokal untuk produk ini," kata Ricky HK Too di sela-sela acara pemberikan sumbangan kepada tiga yayasan di Jakarta, akhir pekan kemarin.
Sejauh ini, Proton sudah memasukkan tiga varian Exora yaitu Exora Executive 1.6 M/T seharga Rp 175 juta, Exora Executive 1.6 A/T yang dibanderol Rp 185 juta, dan Exora Supreme 1.6 A/T seharga Rp 208 juta. Berapa harga jual New Exora ini? Baik Ricky HK Too dan Fransisco Sirait, National Sales Head PEI, belum mau mengungapkannya.
Sejak resmi diperkenalkan Juli lalu, Exora memang menjadi salah satu tulang punggung penjualan Proton di Indonesia. Berdasarkan data Gabung Industri Kendaraan Bermotor Indonesia (Gaikindo), total pejualan Exora selama dua bulan adalah 127 unit yang terbagi 82 unit di bulan Agutus dan 52 unit bulan Juli.
Sepanjang bulan Agustus lalu Proton menjual total 286 unit. Dari angka ini penjualan terbesar disumbangkan Gen2 Persona. Dari lima varian yang ada terjual sebanyak 157 unit atau melonjak hampir tiga kali lipat dari bulan Juli yang mencatat penjualan 51 unit.
Model Proton yang lain belum bisa banyak bicara. Proton Savvy terjual 25 unit, Gen2 13 unit, Proton Saga 5 unit, Neo 1 unit, dan Waja sama sekali tidak terjual meski di bulan sebelumnya laris sebanyak 52 unit.
Mazda2 should be brought in to take on the Vios/Swift market, maybe at RM70 – RM80 market?
Mazda isnt keen on establishing itself in this market. Else, it wouldnt engage B…to be the sole distributor. Not forgetting the AP sys and Proton nursery scheme.
I love Mazda over Toyota and Honda ever, the sales strategy deployed locally seems to be off position…the price positioning is over the hill!
If Mazda can position on pile w Toyota and Honda, it will be a different playfield. sadly, nope…
CBU JAP is no doubt better than CBU regionally but to position and command a premium price as a 'new entrant' will not help expand it's market share.
I highly doubt the capability of its service centers as compared to Toyota and Honda. Even now and then, Toyota and Honda tends to screw up parts and routine services although of their years of local experience.
Did the local distributor stock any decent inventory for parts or they just make their customers wait for their so called CBU JAP parts to arrive several weeks or months later?
I also notice the sales and promotion are very discrete..A 08 mazda 6 2.5 model can offer at a range of 5k discount or 8k discount for certain showrooms?
Once a SA offered a 2k discount + 3m Security 4mm tint for new mazda 6 however, it soon turned out to be a showroom car…Come'on…pls be sincere in terms of sales and promo!
Well, I hope the Thai/Ford plant in Thailand will commerce fairly soon and it will surely piles pressures on the so called CBU JAP Mazda in Msia.
The heart wants Mazda but in the end, the brain selects Toyota and Honda.
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Oops…MAzda/Ford Plant in BKK
BMX better..
Where is the new RX-9 or RX-7…
I want to see their improvement on their rotary engine… Rotary = Mazda!
Mazda 2 is coming to Msia!!Will cost abt 80k to 90k,I heard.do not knw when.I read it in a newspaper.Btw,WHEN WILL THE 3 HATCHBACK ARRIVE IN MALAYSIA!!I WANT IT!!
Mazda2 is a nice car, got good FC and also good performance response. Taiwan long time ago already come in that car.
I quite like the car, perfectly use in city drive.
yeah
Not relevant topic, but 'worth' a glimpse http://strinx84.multiply.com/photos/album/65/NEW_…
HOpefully they make RX-8 replacement with this engine. Times when fuel consumption is important to all. Nice styling does is an added bonus
To rely on Mazda2 to take on Vios-City-Latio segment a bit uphill task if Berjaa behave more toward berGAGAL insteae. The most price for Mazda2 for me RM74k as Junior Vios retailed c.RM72K. Cheapest City at RM84K deemed more sensible choice.
But, at RM89K many will choose Mazda3 even in basic form. RM90K at Naza was outgoing 3 model if lm not mistaken .
Perhaps we need Naza doing a Kia here?
Hi Karl,
Mazda 2 is a class above the Vios, it'd be shame if it was priced lower than a Vios.
If you read about the car further, it actually represents a shift in thinking – it's a compact, efficient yet fun to drive car.
Think about how netbooks revolutionised the PC industry – they offered essential items at an affordable price and actually carved out a niche.
This is the Mazda 2 – as a greenie, I'll be looking forward to its debut in Malaysia. price is not the only consideration. Hopefully, B will be able to offer an attractive package. (low interest, service package…etc)
(ok, also like the fact it has space near the handbrake for my handbag)
To those that complain of prices of Mazda.
M6 2.0 is only a few K more than Camry and I think it is now even around the same price as Accord 2.0.
BUT handling and power wooo hooo……drive the car first then comment.
Fuel economy is damn good as well. It's rated 40 MPG that's close to a kancil. In realife it's around 31 MPG (proven) cause I have one.
If the new engines are anything like the old, I want to replace the M6 with another M6.
mazda3 sports hatchback 2.0 landing to malaysian market next year…open for booking now…
for mazda2 got 2 variant..sedan and hatchback..price around 74-76k