Sky

Skyactiv is here



For those that don't yet know what Skyactiv is, here's a quick and inspiring video:



...... ok so chances are that after this video you still have no clue what it is.

What is the biggest advantage of Mazda3 over any other entry level compact cars?

It's the performance.

The 3 generates more power at start, on hills, when merging into traffic, and when you feel like it.
Mazda3 is a driver's car.
It gets you from A to B and promises a good time in the process.






However this biggest advantage is also its biggest disadvantage.
Allow me:

             2011 Mazda 3                               2011 Honda Civic                       2011 Toyota Corolla                    2011 Hyundai Elentra

	Estimated New EPA L/100 km
	Regular Gasoline 9.4 City 8.4 Combined 7.1 Hwy			Regular Gasoline 9.0 City 8.1 Combined 6.9 Hwy			Regular Gasoline 8.4 City 7.6 Combined 6.7 Hwy			Regular Gasoline 8.1 City 7.1 Combined 5.9 Hwy

*based on Manual Transmssion*

US department of energy, [http://www.fueleconomy.gov]

Of course Mazda3 has plenty of attractive qualities that help outweigh this one single factor.
Basing only on fuel efficiency though, you lose around 2 dollars for every 100km you drive, comparing with Hyundai.

A lot of people are more than happy to pay 10 dollar each month to drive a car they prefer. Some need that extra power for their day to day driving. (Otherwise you won't see Mazda3's roaming everywhere).
But it is what it is. You win some you lose some.


Here is where Skyactiv comes in.


The Skyactiv technology improves the F.E. by a whopping margin.
Manual transmission improves to 7.6 City and 5.1 Highway.
Automatic transmission is at 7.1 City and 5.0 Highway.
That's right, AUTOMATIC SIPS LESS GAS!












But wait!!

The fun doesn't stop there.
You also have improved performance! The HP and Torque both jump up by ~10 units!
See more info here ->http://www.mazda.ca/root.asp?path=eng-veh-mazda3-sport-specs--


With the Sky technology I really don't see any good objective reasons not to buy a Mazda3 :(
Just like the video said: No more compromise.








But wait!!

Silly Curious Rabbit has another question:

Q: But how did they do that? You didn't even mention what the technology is!

A: Fair enough. Here you go: http://tinyurl.com/c56secj








Now that wasn't so hard was it?
Just kidding. I'll cover that on my next post :)
Good day!