2013 Mazda3 Gets 40-MPG Skyactiv Engine on More Trim Levels

By Colum Wood Jul 04 2012

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In the past Mazda has hinted that it may drop the current base engine in the Mazda3 and instead offer the Skyactiv powertrain as standard. According to Mazda USA PR rep Beverly Braga that won’t happen for 2013, but the Japanese automaker has made the decision to offer the Skyactive 2.0-liter as the core powertrain... Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2013 mazda3, Compact Cars, japanese cars, Mazda, mazda3, skyactiv

SkyActiv Could Become Base Mazda3 Engine as Soon as Next Year

By Colum Wood Oct 17 2011

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Mazda‘s new SkyActiv engine was never intended to be used in the current Mazda3 platform, but with the new 40-mpg motor already developed, product planners decided it didn’t make sense just to sit on the technology – especially in a hyper-competitive segment where cars like the Cruze, Focus and Elantra are all claiming the big... Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2012 mazda3, 2013 mazda3, Economy Cars, japsnese cars, Mazda, skyactiv, skyactiv-g