According to a report by Automotive News, the take-up rate of Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine in Europe has been higher than expected, so much so that it came as a surprise to the Japanese carmaker. The petrol engine with compression ignition technology is available on the Mazda 3 and CX-30, albeit at a higher price than other powertrains.
“Since we launched the engine, we are seeing a very encouraging feedback: 60% of the orders for the Mazda 3 are currently for cars equipped with the SkyActiv-X engine, as well as 45% of orders for the Mazda CX-30 crossover,” revealed Yasuhiro Aoyama, CEO of Mazda Europe.
The SkyActiv-X engine uses what Mazda calls Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI), which combines the spark ignition of a traditional petrol engine with the compression ignition of a diesel engine. This is said to deliver 30% better fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, while providing drivers with free-revving performance and superior response.
Offered with a 2.0 litre displacement, the four-cylinder mill also features a supercharger and a mild-hybrid 24-volt system (called M Hybrid), producing 180 PS and 224 Nm of torque. Based on official figures for the German market, the engine has a rated combined fuel consumption of as low as 4.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 103 g/km.
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But of course it will be popular. It’s the only bloody choice consumers get for more power from their NA engines. The 2.0G doesn’t have enough grunt to match their rivals performance figures from smaller turbo charged engines and even with the 2.0X its only slightly better.
Not coming here because Bermaz is still sleeping
It’s okay to price higher for skyactivx. But bermaz already put higher price tag even for the skyactivg in msia. It’s true that there are lots of improvements. Toyota also makes improvements still can keep the price low.
European prefer hybrids/EV now.
Even mazda is not in European COTY award… Sendiri jual sendiri syiok.
https://paultan.org/2019/11/26/2020-european-car-of-the-year-finalists-announced/
2020 European Car of the Year – The Finalist
looking for Mazda, mana Zoom Zoom…