Skyactiv-X-powered Mazda3 pioneers gasoline compression ignition
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Mazda has announced UK specifications and pricing for the Skyactiv-X version of the all-new Mazda3. Arriving in October, Mazda3s fitted with this engine will start from £23,555 with combined economy of up to 52.3mpg, while at the same time the all-new Mazda3 saloon will make its UK debut powered by the 178bhp Skyactiv-X engine and the 114bhp Skyactiv-D diesel engine.
Mazda launches first commercial petrol engine with controlled compression ignition.
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Mazda says the SKYACTIV-X SPCCI petrol engine offers customers outstanding power, acceleration and environmental performance by combining the best attributes of both spark and compression ignition.
Updated Mazda3 on the way.
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Mazda is launching the updated 2017 Mazda3. Highlights across the hatchback and Fastback range include exterior changes and an updated cabin as well as the introduction of G-Vectoring Control, the debut of Mazda’s SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technology. The current Mazda3 went on sale in 2014.