What is Skyactiv Technology?

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Edward
07/29/25 1:38am
Skyactiv Technology refers to Mazda's optimization technology for key components of its vehicles, including engines, transmissions, and body structures. Skyactiv engines are divided into gasoline and diesel engines. The gasoline engines significantly improve engine efficiency, while the diesel engines promote uniform combustion of fuel and air, reducing air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Skyactiv transmissions include both automatic and manual options. The Skyactiv automatic transmission combines the advantages of AT, CVT, and DCT transmissions, while the manual transmission reduces internal resistance to improve fuel economy. The Skyactiv body structure features a straight-line design, allowing coordinated performance across all components.
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SawyerAnn
08/12/25 5:43am
As a longtime Mazda owner, I can say the Skyactiv Technology is like giving the car an efficient heart. Mazda has completely redesigned the engine, transmission, body, and chassis. What impresses me most is its ultra-high compression ratio engine - while regular cars have around 10:1 compression ratio, it achieves 14:1, burning gasoline more completely. Not only is it fuel efficient, but the power delivery is exceptionally responsive. The body uses more high-strength steel, making it lighter yet stronger, providing remarkable stability when cornering. The transmission is as smart as an experienced driver, shifting gears quickly and precisely. This technology gives my car just 7L/100km fuel consumption in city driving while delivering exhilarating handling - truly blending fuel efficiency and driving pleasure together.
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