https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/11/skyactiv-x-engine-debuts-inside-2019-mazda-3-this-month/
As usual, kudos to Mazda for pushing the state of the art in ICEs forward. I hope that HCCI sets a high efficiency bar for the industry to follow.
Yeah, Mazda is really pushing the frontier here. That being said, I hope it does not turn out to be a disappointment like Nissan with their variable compression engine.
OMG that Mazda3 hatch is pure sex. :wub:
We will see. To me, not recapturing energy in braking is the bigger wasted opportunity.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 11, 2018, 03:27:47 PM
We will see. To me, not recapturing energy in braking is the bigger wasted opportunity.
What benefit is there in that for a non-hybrid?
Might have to replace my current Mazda6 with a Mazda3 hatch or a CX-5.
Quote from: MX793 on November 11, 2018, 03:58:25 PM
What benefit is there in that for a non-hybrid?
IMO hybrids are the most logical way forward for ICE efficiency. Would be great if Mazda could find a way to make hybrids fun
The 2.5L Turbo that Mazda just came out with is already pretty close to being a diesel in power delivery. This thing will probably be another step in that direction. As an enthusiast, not sure I care too much to be honest. Every time a new engine comes out that promises all these MPG improvements, the real world benefits aren't really that great while actually driving the thing is kinda boring.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 12, 2018, 05:11:02 AM
IMO hybrids are the most logical way forward for ICE efficiency. Would be great if Mazda could find a way to make hybrids fun
OK. So the intended comment was "Mazda should be pursuing electric hybridization instead of just focusing on cleaner and more efficient ICE".