Mazda is an automotive technology control company, not focusing on marketing strategy, but only engaged in technology research and development. It controls very few models, but each one is a classic. Unique curve vector control, dynamic soul design. Let this niche car brand stand for a hundred years, showing how strong it is. Good Mazda's latest game debut: vertical 6 engine +8AT gearbox.
According to the latest news exposed by foreign media, recently, relevant media captured a patent information applied by Mazda, the most conspicuous of which is an inline six-cylinder internal combustion engine and an 8AT gearbox. Isn't that what the BMW family is good at?
In fact, the inline six-cylinder engine is not without warning. As early as last May's Mazda internal meeting, information about this inline six-cylinder engine appeared, which will evolve into Skyactiv-D diesel six-cylinder engine and Skyactiv-X gasoline six-cylinder engine.
It is reported that the Mazda inline six-cylinder engine that meets the latest and most stringent emission standards in the future will also incorporate 48V light mixing technology and be compatible with plug-in hybrid power. China's National Six Standard should be easy to reach.
In addition, Mazda's patent for 8AT automatic transmission is also very eye-catching. At present, Mazda's 6AT automatic gearbox is more effective than ZF 8AT used by BMW, but Mazda's more advanced 8AT should perform better.
Is this strongest power combination expected to carry the new mazda 6? It is speculated that it is unlikely to be carried on the more advanced flagship sports car RX-9.
In addition, this powertrain will be vertical and compatible with i-Activ four-wheel drive system, which can basically realize front and rear drive. Unfortunately, this set of motivation is estimated to have to wait for another five years.
Why might Toyota be the biggest beneficiary? Because Toyota and Mazda work closely together. It is reported that Mazda's SkyActiv-X inline six-cylinder engine will be used not only in its products, but also in Toyota and Lexus. Toyota will no longer rely on BMW's straight six engine.
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