Mazda outlines next-generation technology plan
Some key points:
Some key points:
- The SkyActiv-X technologies will see the introduction of very high-compression petrol engines that bring all the benefits of diesel powertrain fuel efficiencies and torque without the associated emission disadvantages.
- From 2020, Mazda will introduce its next-generation SkyActiv-D engine. The second-generation diesel engine will further improve on the current generation, with better fuel economy, lower emissions, and more torque.
- From a technology and safety perspective, the next-generation of Mazda connect which will support Apple CarPlay (likely via wireless link) will come into effect from 2019 and will team up with the Mazda Co-Pilot autonomous driving technologies from 2020.