Tokyo Preview: Mazda Kiyora Concept, ‘SKY-G’ and ‘SKY-D’ engines
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Mazda Kiyora Concept
Mazda announced the the world premiere of its next-generation engine lineup and automatic transmissions at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show which will be held from October 24 through November 4, 2009. 'Mazda SKY-G' direct injection gasoline engine, 'Mazda SKY-D' clean diesel engine and the 'Mazda SKY Drive' high-efficiency automatic transmission are the latest creations from the Japanese manufacturer which will make their official debut in Tokyo. These new technologies will be well fitted under the Kiyora Concept which it represents an exhibit of Mazda's next-generation environmental and safety technologies.
Kiyora Concept is described by the manufacturer as a a compact concept car that is both extremely eco-friendly and fun-to-drive due to the combination of Mazda's next-generation direct injection Mazda SKY-G 1.3 engine and new compact and lightweight six-speed Mazda SKY-Drive automatic transmission. It comes with i-stop idling stop system, regenerative braking, and advanced aerodynamics around a compact body and according to Mazda, it achieves excellent fuel economy figures of 32 kilometers per liter (under Japan's 10-15 mode test cycle). From the press release: "Mazda's theme for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is "The Mazda SKY concept-Providing driving pleasure and environmental and safety features for all customers!" Under the headings of "Today," "Tomorrow" and "The Future," Mazda will display advanced technologies designed to improve the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold globally 30 percent by 2015 compared to 2008 levels.
This is one of the goals of Mazda's long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom. Mazda is committed to significantly improving the core aspects of its vehicles that affect performance engines, transmissions, and lighter vehicle weight in order to achieve elevated driving pleasure together with outstanding environmental and safety features. The Mazda SKY concept defines Mazda's approach to developing next-generation powertrains that will significantly improve the eco-friendliness and dynamic performance of all Mazda vehicles. The SKY concept embodies Mazda's desire to ensure an "everlasting blue sky" under which drivers will always be able to enjoy the fun-to-drive pleasure afforded by owning a Mazda. The concept also reflects the "sky's the limit" aspirations of Mazda's engineers as they employ unconventional thinking to achieve optimal performance in every vehicle that bears the Mazda nameplate. Based on the SKY concept, Mazda's "Technologies for Tomorrow" display at this year's Tokyo Motor Show will include the next-generation direct injection gasoline Mazda SKY-G engine and the Mazda SKY-D clean diesel engine. Both offer improved eco-friendliness and torque thanks to optimized combustion efficiency. Mazda will also reveal the first next-generation automatic transmission, the Mazda SKY-Drive, which offers first-rate fuel economy and a direct driving performance feel."
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