Mazda's models are known as "Japanese BMWs" by car fans because they have good driving pleasure and are even comparable to the "pure" BMWs of the past. Nowadays, BMW has replaced a large number of entry-level cars with a transverse front-wheel drive layout. On the other hand, Mazda is going to use a vertical straight-6 engine + 8AT...
A few days ago, Mazda just celebrated its 100th birthday. Becoming another car company with a century-old history in the world. At the same time, foreign media also exposed a newly filed patent by Mazda, which includes an in-line six-cylinder internal combustion engine and an 8AT gearbox. Does the L6 engine + 8AT look familiar?
In fact, at an internal Mazda meeting in May last year, information about this inline six-cylinder engine emerged, and it will evolve into a Skyactiv-D diesel six-cylinder engine and a Skyactiv-X gasoline six-cylinder engine. cylinder engine, so the appearance of this inline six-cylinder engine is not an accident, but Mazda has fulfilled its promise.
In addition, this inline six-cylinder engine will also incorporate 48V mild hybrid technology and is compatible with plug-in hybrids. This is undoubtedly good news for domestic consumers, because under the dual-point policy, it will be possible to rely on the hybrid system to reduce fuel consumption and comply with National VI emissions, so there is a chance that we will meet this straight-6 engine. There has been a huge increase, and the rest depends on whether the oil quality can keep up...
In addition to the six-cylinder engine, the focus is the 8AT automatic transmission that is patented this time. You must know that Mazda's 6AT automatic transmission is more efficient than the ZF? 8AT used by BMW. I believe it is also a leverage to build an 8AT now. Compared with ZF's 8AT, this Mazda's 8AT has a more clever design. It is similar to the GM 8L90, but has higher shifting efficiency.
According to the information exposed last year, this powertrain will be equipped on the Large?Architecture large car architecture. To put it bluntly, it is the exclusive platform for Mazda’s next phase of medium and large products. Doesn’t this correspond to The next generation Mazda6? In addition, higher-end flagship cars may appear. Don’t forget that in the past, Mazda had flagship cars like the 929 that could compete with the LS series.
Also, this architecture is clearly a longitudinal layout (Longitudinal Layout) and is compatible with the i-Activ four-wheel drive system. In other words, it is a front-wheel drive layout in its basic state. Coupled with the straight-6 engine and 8AT gearbox, isn't this a truly "BMW"? However, it is really exciting that products equipped with this power system will appear in the next five years.
It is worth mentioning that Toyota and Mazda have close cooperation. Therefore, Mazda's SkyActiv-X inline six-cylinder engine will not only be used in its products, but will also be used by Toyota and Lexus. Foreign media speculate that Lexus's replacement of IS, RC and other models may use this power system.
In this way, Toyota can help Mazda share the high cost of engine development, and it no longer has to rely solely on BMW's B58 straight-6 engine. At the same time, Mazda will also use this cooperation to launch medium and large sedans using a new rear-wheel drive architecture. The money earned can be used to continue "upgrading" the rotary engine. Isn't it killing three birds with one stone?
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