According to the latest reports from foreign media, Mazda is applying for a series of new patents, including a new inline six-cylinder engine and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Foreign media said that different from other Mazda patents, the two new powertrains, Mazda Zhi 6 and 8AT, may soon become a reality.
Mazda 8AT patent drawings
This power system will be used in future mazda 6 and higher-class cars, which may include the power supply of Mazda's next-generation sports car (such as RX-9). According to the previous news, although Mazda has not given up the rotary engine, it is difficult for the rotary engine to meet the current emission standards. Coupled with the durability problem, Mazda's rotary engine may be used as an extended range of Mazda electric vehicles. Therefore, it is not surprising that Mazda will adopt a brand-new inline six-cylinder engine on the new generation RX sports car. It is reported that the maximum horsepower of the new generation RX sports car will be around 350 to 450, so the performance of Mazda's inline six-cylinder engine is still very worth looking forward to!
A new generation of mazda 6 imaginary map
In addition, it was clear that Mazda would cooperate with Toyota to develop a new rear-drive platform. In addition to Mazda's mid-to high-end models, Toyota Group will also enjoy this platform for some models including Reiz, Crown and even Lexus, thus effectively reducing development costs and expanding the product competitiveness of its models.
New generation Toyota reiz imaginary map
In addition to the brand-new straight six engine, Mazda will continue to update the soul design concept, and at the same time, light hybrid system, pure electric vehicle platform and new high-end architecture (supporting light hybrid plug-in hybrid) will also be launched one after another; Among them, the new high-end architecture will also match the i-Activ four-wheel drive system adapted to the vertical engine. Accordingly, it is expected that rear wheel drive will be the entry standard of Mazda's corresponding models.
Although these are only patents at present, according to the report published by Mazda 20 19, Mazda's rear-drive platform and straight six engines belong to the "new generation product line" plan, and the corresponding new technologies or new cars are expected to be listed one after another in 2020-2025. It is understood that mazda 6, the first to be listed, is expected to adopt an inline six-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive. If it goes well, this means that Mazda will join the array of Fuxing inline six-cylinder engines and defend the dignity of inline six-cylinder engines with manufacturers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz!
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