Skyactiv-Chassis: Suspending Disbelief With Innovative Suspension

The 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5 is the only model in the Skyactiv line of Mazda’s that is equipped with the innovative Skyactv-Chassis. Combining new suspension geometry, electric power steering with a quicker steering ratio, greater component rigidity and 14% less weight, it is easy to see why the Skyactiv-Chassis is living up to the Skyactiv name by setting new standards and raising the technological bar. Along with the Skyactiv-Body, the main structure of the 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5 is an overall safe, lightweight experience that will save you money at the pump.

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Skyactiv-Body: Lighter, Stronger, Safer, Better

With a 30% stiffer frame and 8% lighter weight difference than previous models, the Skyactiv-Body was engineered for the future of autos. Made from a high-tensile steel, the lightweight body is designed with the key elements of lightness, stiffness and effective crash-energy management to help provide a fuel-efficient, sharp-handling and safe vehicle.

The new Skyactiv-Body delivers terrific Zoom-Zoom handling, exceptional ride comfort and significantly better crash safety as proven by top ranking safety results. You can find the Skyactiv-Body in the 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5. For more about Skyactiv technology or anything Mazda, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Our Mazda Experts are available to help your Mazda needs in person at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL.

Skyactiv-MT: A Manual Transmission Unlike Any Other

Skyactiv technology is revolutionizing the way Mazda engineers design the future of fuel efficient vehicles. One of these innovations has been the Skyactiv-MT which brings fuel efficiency to manual transmission vehicles in the Skyactiv Mazda family. It’s compact design, light weight, high torque capacity and quick smooth shifts make the Skyactiv-MT a perfect companion with the Skyactiv-G gasoline engine. Designed for front-engine / front-wheel-drive vehicles, the 6-speed Skyactiv-MT’s lightweight design offers less internal friction allowing for better fuel mileage.

Offering a super-short throw, highly direct feel, and ultra-low effort, the new Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission sets the standard for sweet-shifting manual gearboxes.

Mazda engineers revised everything they knew about shift mechanics when designing the Skyactiv-MT. The end result was a smooth shifting experience with a shift stroke reduction of 10%, the shortest of any Mazda competitor. The fully scalable design of the Skyactiv-MT allows it to be reworked for fit a wide arrange of Mazda’s in the future. Currently, the Skyactiv-MT is only found in the 2012 – 2013 Skyactiv Mazda3 sedan and hatchback and also in the 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5.

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Skyactiv-Drive Brings Sporty To Automatic Transmissions

Manual transmission vehicles have an aura about them that give drivers a sense of speed as if they are a burning rubber around Daytona Speedway. The problem is that unless you have a really good imagination, traditional automatic transmission cars don't have that extra "it" factor in performance. The engineers at Mazda examined a wide array of transmissions and making key target areas during the process. The result was the Skyactiv-Drive which provided increased fuel economy, smooth shifting, and the sporty feel of a manual transmission.

The Skyactiv-Drive has a low NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness)  which means it helps make the ride quieter and smoother.

Getting down to the facts, the Skyactiv-Drive is the perfection of the best of todays conventional automatic transmissions. The improved torque efficiency, direct-drive, responsive handling, reduced torque slippage, and low level of operating noise lives true to the Skyactiv name. You can find the Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission in 2012 and 2013 models of the Skyactiv Mazda3 sedan and hatchback as well as the 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5. Skyactiv-Drive will also be with the upcoming Skyactiv-D diesel engine starting in a 2014 model.

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The Future of Skyactiv: The Skyactiv-D 2.2L Diesel Engine

On Saturday we discussed the muscle behind the 2012 Skyacitv Mazda3 and 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5. Today we'll be focusing on a future engine being introduced to the Skyactiv technology family which is the Skyactiv-D 2.2L diesel engine. With dual-stage turbocharging and 20% greater fuel economy than comparable engines, this revolutionary engine is scheduled to make a debut in a future 2014 Mazda model. The launch of the new Skyactiv-D will make Mazda the first Asian brand to market a clean modern diesel engine in North America!

What makes the Skyactiv-D so special? Its combination of light weight, high performance, high fuel efficiency and clean emissions helps the 2.2 liter, dual stage turbocharging, 4-cylinder engine perform unlike any other. For instance, the typical compression ratio of a diesel engine in this class is 16:1 to 18:1. The Skyactiv-D performs at an astonishing 14:1 for enhanced fuel efficiency.

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Behind the Muscle of the Skyactiv-G 2.0L Engine

The design of the Skyactiv-G 2.0L gasoline engine featured in the Skyactiv models for the 2012 Mazda3 and 2013 Mazda CX-5 offers drivers fuel economy without sacrificing performance. This engine achieves up to a 15% increade in torque and 15% less fuel consumption compared to Mazda's MRZ 2.0L gasoline engine. Mazda was able to engineer this performance upgrade by including direct injection, an ultra-high 13:1 compression ratio, an advanced piston design, and a specially tuned exhaust system. These changes lightened the engine by 10% and decresed internal friction by 30% making a quieter smoother ride. The 2012 Mazda3 and 2013 Mazda CX-5 are currently the only two Skyactiv techonology models available at this time. To learn more about Skyactiv technology from our Mazda Experts, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Meet our Mazda Experts in person at Don Mealey's Sport Mazda in Orlando,FL.

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Learn More About The 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5 From The Mazda Experts

The fuel economy of the 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5 is a primary reason to consider purchasing or leasing one. The following video is provided to highlight the features of the 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5. See why this is the perfect vehicle to save you money at the pump. To learn more and schedule a test drive of the 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to see how a Mazda Expert can help you today! You can talk to a Mazda Expert in person at Don Mealey's Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL to help you with your new and used Mazda questions, problems, or concerns.