Since it was revealed last year that Mazda’s compression ignition engine has been mass-produced and can be assembled into new cars, many domestic Mazda fans have been looking forward to the introduction of this engine into the country. It was previously reported that the new-generation Mazda3, also known as the next-generation Angkesela, will bring this compression ignition engine into domestic production. However, after this generation of Mazda 3 was launched, everyone discovered that the new car was not equipped with this new engine. It was still equipped with the 1.5L and 2.0L SKYACTIV-G engines. This made many potential domestic car owners look forward to experiencing this new engine. disappointment.
For cautious Japanese car companies, this approach is understandable. Japanese car companies have always been cautious and conservative about the use of new technologies and mass production. Only after full verification will they be installed in cars in batches. This This is also the reason why the overall reliability of Japanese cars is relatively good. Mature technology can bring better stability. But despite this, there is no need to worry. This engine will be available to domestic consumers as soon as next year. The first model equipped with this engine will be a new car that has never appeared in China.
As early as the first half of this year, Mazda registered a new trademark "MAZDA? CX-30?" with the domestic patent protection agency. Nobuhiko Watanabe, Chairman of Mazda China Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., also previously stated that Mazda will introduce the SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine in 2020. This brand-new engine will be installed in the Mazda3 Angkesela and the upcoming Mazda 3 Encore after the annual facelift. On the CX-30 model, various signs indicate that next year Mazda is likely to introduce a compression ignition engine and bring a new model CX-30.
CX-30 is an alternative in Mazda’s naming system, because other models, SUV models, have a number after CX, while CX-30 has two numbers. If we guessed correctly, this car’s The name is mainly to distinguish it from the CX-4. Because the size level of CX-30 is before CX-3 and CX-5, but CX-4 already exists in China, so it is definitely unrealistic to call it CX4. Moreover, the CX-30 is based on the new generation of Mazda Angkesela, so overall, there is continuity in the product sequence.
Like the CX-4, within Mazda, the CX-30 is also positioned as a crossover SUV product. However, from the appearance, it is obvious that this car is not "cross-border" thoroughly enough and does not have the CX -4 is so exaggerated, but the design essence of Mazda's SUV products is fully demonstrated when driving in this car, especially the lack of waistline, the relatively full body side, and the honeycomb grille with prominent logo, etc.
Like the new generation of Angkesela, the interior of this CX-30 also adopts an asymmetric design, which looks very stylish. Mazda has previously announced that due to safety reasons, it will cancel the large central control screen and adopt a small screen design, which is reflected in this car. Of course, if you want to understand the interior of this car, just refer to the new Mazda 3 Angkesela!
At present, the detailed configuration of the power system of this car is not clear, but it is basically certain that the 2.0L compression ignition engine that should have appeared in the new generation of Mazda3 Encyclopedia will definitely Appears on CX-30. The so-called SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine combines the advantages of gasoline spark plug ignition and diesel engine compression ignition. Based on lean combustion technology, combined with a higher compression ratio, it achieves higher combustion efficiency and lower fuel consumption. Regarding fuel consumption, it is said that the maximum horsepower of the 2.0L compression ignition engine can be as high as 189 horsepower, which is already 3 horsepower higher than the Volkswagen 2.0T medium-power engine. This shows how excellent the performance of this engine is.
As for the specific trends in the domestic production of this car, we tend to believe that this car will be domestically produced in Changan Mazda, because FAW Mazda already has the CX-4, so there is not much difference in the introduction of this car. Models are of little significance and can easily lead to internal competition.
If Changan Mazda makes it domestically, it can be produced on the same platform as the Mazda 3, and the product line can also be expanded. Of course, for us, what we are most looking forward to about this car is to wait for the car to be launched in China and experience the SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine for the first time.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.