New SKYACTIV-X Engine from Mazda Receives ‘Gold’ Award

Mazda is known for its innovative engine technology that gives drivers an amazing blend of both performance and efficiency. This is perhaps most evident in Mazda’s latest SKYACTIV-X engine technology that will be coming soon to Mazda models. Mazda was recently honored with an Edison Award for their engine technology. Keep scrolling to learn more about the Edison Awards and Mazda SKYACTIV-X technology!


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Mazda SKYACTIV-X Engine Receives Edison Award

The Edison Awards are given out by the Edison Universe, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering innovation in both educational and professional worlds. The Edison Awards have been given out since 1987 and honor development, marketing, design and innovation.

Mazda was awarded an Edison Award thanks to its innovative SKYACTIV-X engine that features Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI). SPCCI technology allows a gasoline combustion engine to increase fuel efficiency without sacrificing power or performance.

Mazda says the new SKYACTIV-X engine offers improved engine response, 10-30 percent more output and 35-45 percent more torque (than Mazda gasoline engines manufactured before 2008).

SKYACTIV-X engines combine the best of both diesel (power and torque) and gasoline (efficiency) engines with the “X” in SKYACTIV-X representing the combination of these two powertrains.

Shoppers will first find the new SKYACTIV-X engine on 2020 Mazda3 models. The SKYACTIV-X engine is a part of the Mazda Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 campaign which features innovation goals for reducing emission, improving safety technology and focusing more on customers.


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HOW DOES THE NEW SKYACTIV-X ENGINE FROM MAZDA WORK?

Mazda announced its latest innovative technological advance with the introduction of the new SKYACTIV-X engine. With this new technology, properly-equipped Mazda models will feature higher efficiency, combining the advantages gasoline and diesel engines for maximum efficiency and performance. Keep reading to check out a video highlighting the advantages and specifications of the new SKYACTIV-X engine from Mazda.

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The Mazda SKYACTIV-X engine will first be available in 2020 on the Mazda3. For more information regarding this or any other innovative technology from Mazda, contact us or stop in and talk to a member of the Mazda of Lodi staff.