Understand SKYACTIV Technology

July 20 2020,

Understand SKYACTIV Technology

If you have been searching for a new vehicle, you have probably heard of SKYACTIV technology and may be wondering what it is exactly. In simple terms, SKYACTIV technology makes your vehicle more efficient without decreasing performance or driving pleasure.


Mazda is all about having fun behind the wheel and SKYACTIV preserves that driving pleasure while also making sure that you get the best fuel economy possible. A traditional combustion engine only delivers about 30 percent of the total energy output of the fuel it is burning. The Mazda SKYACTIV technology uses a very high compression ratio along with an optimized exhaust to deliver more energy from each drop of fuel.


The 14:1 compression ratio is unheard of in traditional vehicles. That means that more energy is extracted by the engine which means that you get the same level of performance for less fuel usage. The SKYACTIV-G engine improves torque and performance by about 15 percent and yet, the fuel economy rating is among the best in the segments where it is found.


Moreover, the optimized exhaust means the engines breathes better which again optimizes fuel usage. All of this happens without you ever feeling anything different.


To learn more, contact us today at Sunridge Mazda!


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