AIM OF DEVELOPMENT

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Product Concept

Vehicle Outline

Exterior design

•  Expresses a sense of solidity and beauty in motion unmatched in the world based on the completely new design theme “KODO”.

•  An external appearance enhancing the brand by crafting an elegant and dynamic “Like no other” character.

•  A body re-crafted from the frame and taking the theme of “Shinari” is realized.

External view

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Interior design

•  The shape, connected from the dashboard to the front door trim, realizes a design enhancing the driver’s desire to drive the vehicle the moment he or she is seated.

•  Thorough elimination of oppressiveness on the driver from the A-pillar realizes an assured field of vision

•  Usability has been improved by the various storage boxes equipped around the rear console.

•  The adoption of ergonomic principles on many parts realizes excellent operability and a functional interior design.

•  In the easy-to-reach, luggage compartment opening area, usability has been improved by the addition of side pockets and shopping bag hooks for small purchases and soiled items.

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Engine

•  SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (Gasoline engine), SKYACTIVE-G 2.5 (Gasoline engine) and SKYACTIV-D 2.2 (Diesel engine) has been adopted.

Engine mechanical [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIVE-G 2.5]

•  For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIVE-G 2.5, the following is performed to lower fuel consumption.

―  Improvement of mechanical resistance loss

•  Narrowed down crankshaft journal

•  Optimized piston skirt shape

•  Lowered piston ring tension

•  Roller follower adopted

•  Reduction of valve spring load

•  Stabilization of timing chain behavior

•  Optimized engine coolant passage

•  Optimized water pump impeller shape

•  Lowered drive belt tension

•  Optimized oil passage

•  Optimized oil pump shape

•  Oil pump discharging pressure control has been adopted.

―  Improvement of pumping loss

•  Variable valve timing mechanism has been adopted on both sides of intake and exhaust.

Engine mechanical [SKYACTIV-D 2.2]

•  For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, the following is performed to lower fuel consumption.

―  Low compression ratio

•  Combustion efficiency by lower compression ration (14.0)

―  Weight reductions

•  Aluminum alloy cylinder block adopted

•  Exhaust manifold integrated cylinder heads adopted

―  Weight reduction and mechanical resistance loss improvements

•  Piston shape optimized

•  Narrowed down crankshaft journal

•  The SKYACTIV-D 2.2 has adopted an IDEVA for improved ignition stability during cold engine starts.

Engine control [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIVE-G 2.5]

•  L-jetronic and D-jetronic type detectors have been combined for intake air amount detection, improving the accuracy of the intake air amount measurement.

•  Electric variable valve timing control has been adopted on the intake side for improved fuel efficiency and pumping loss reduction by variably controlling the intake valve timing without any influence from the engine conditions.

•  i-stop control has been adopted for improved fuel efficiency, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and reduced idling noise. (with i-stop control)

•  With the adoption of the i-ELOOP, charging efficiency during deceleration is improved. Because loss of engine force does not occur when the battery is recharged during deceleration, fuel economy is improved.

Engine control [SKYACTIV-D 2.2]

•  Two-step boost control has been adopted which realizes low emissions, low fuel consumption and high torque/response by the efficient, high air charging obtained in all ranges.

•  An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has been adopted for cleaner exhaust emissions and improved fuel efficiency.

•  i-stop control has been adopted for improved fuel efficiency, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and reduced idling noise.

•  With the adoption of the i-ELOOP, charging efficiency during deceleration is improved. Because loss of engine force does not occur when the battery is recharged during deceleration, fuel economy is improved.

Suspension

•  Front suspension

―  Strut-type suspension adopted

―  For the front/rear crossmembers, the welded flange has been eliminated (flange-less), the cross-section expanded and the connection rigidity of the welded parts improved to achieve both rigidity and light weight.

―  By adoption a 6-point rigid mount-type front crossmember, the force generated from the tires is transmitted directly, and an agile vehicle response in low-to-mid speed range has been realized.

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•  Rear suspension

―  An E-type multi-link rear suspension adopted.

―  For the front /rear crossmembers, the welded flange has been eliminated (flange-less), the cross-section expanded and the connection rigidity of the welded parts improved to achieve both rigidity and light weight.

2WD

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4WD

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Driveline/axle

•  Unit-design, double angular ball bearings with low rotational resistance have been adopted for the front and rear axles.

•  Unit bearings that require no preload adjustment have been adopted for the front and rear wheels.

•  The following parts have been adopted to reduce vibration and noise:

―  Bell-shaped constant velocity joint has been adopted for the wheel-side joint of the front drive shaft.

―  For ATX vehicles, to absorb idling vibration occurring while the vehicle is stopped in the D position, a tripod-shaped joint has been adopted for the differential-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.

―  For MTX vehicles, a double offset-type constant velocity joint has been adopted for the differential-side joint of the front drive shaft.

―  For 4WD vehicles, bell-shaped constant velocity joint has been adopted for the wheel-side joint of the rear drive shaft.

―  For 4WD vehicles, a tripod-shaped joint has been adopted for the differential-side constant velocity join

―  For 4WD vehicles, 2-part, 1-joint type propeller shaft with middle shaft bearing has been adopted.

•  For 4WD vehicles, the following parts have been adopted to improve off-road mobility and handling stability:

―  Electronic 4WD control system which automatically and optimally controls drive torque distribution for the front and rear wheels.

―  Rear differential which integrates the coupling component to reduce size and weight.

Brakes

•  Conventional brake system

―  A brake pedal with an intrusion minimizing mechanism has been adopted. As a result, driver safety has been improved.

―  A vacuum pump has been adopted, improving braking force.

―  A large diameter, ventilated disc-type front brake has been adopted, improving braking force.

―  A large diameter, solid disc-type rear brake has been adopted, improving braking force.

Vehicle front side (L.H.D.)

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Vehicle front side (R.H.D.)

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Vehicle rear side

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•  Dynamic stability control

―  Electrical brake assist control has been adopted, improving safety.

―  The DSC HU/CM, integrating both the hydraulic unit (HU) and control module (CM), has been adopted, resulting in a size and weight reduction.

―  An enhanced malfunction diagnosis system, used with the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS), improving serviceability.

―  Serviceability improved by the automatic configuration function.

―  Receives the lateral-G, longitudinal-G, and yaw rate signals between the sophisticated air bag sensor (SAS) control module and the DSC HU/CM via controller area network (CAN) lines instead of the conventional combined sensor.

―  The vehicle roll prevention function, hill launch assist (HLA), tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)^*1, secondary collision reduction (SCR)^*2, smart brake support (SBS)^*3, and smart city brake support (SCBS)^*4 have been adopted, improving safety.

Vehicle front side (L.H.D.)

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Vehicle front side (R.H.D.)

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Vehicle rear side

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Transaxle

•  Manual transaxle (C66M-R)

―  For SKYACTIV-G 2.0, six-speed C66M-R manual transaxle has been adopted.

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•  Manual transaxle (D66M-R)

―  For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, six-speed D66M-R manual transaxle has been adopted.

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•  Automatic transaxle (FW6A-EL)

―  For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIVE-G 2.5, six-speed FW6A-EL automatic transaxle has been adopted.

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•  Automatic transaxle (GW6A-EL)

―  For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, six-speed GW6A-EL automatic transaxle has been adopted.

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Steering

•  Power steering

―  A column assist-type EPS has been adopted call models.

―  EPS provides smooth handing from low to high speeds as a result of the excellent steering feel provided by the electronic control and the vehicle-speed responsive control.

―  EPS does not require a power steering oil pump and generates assist force only when the steering wheel is steered. As result, engine load is lowered and fuel efficiency is improved.

―  Serviceability improved by the automatic configuration and the steering angle neutral position auto-learning function.

L.H.D. (Without Lane-Keep Assist System)

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L.H.D. (With Lane-Keep Assist System)

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R.H.D. (Without Lane-Keep Assist System)

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R.H.D. (With Lane-Keep Assist System)

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Safety

•  The adoption of the triple-H, strengthened frames on the floor, sides and roof areas provides enhanced protection.

•  An immobilizer system has been adopted. This anti-theft device prevents the engine from being started unless the encrypted identification code, transmitted from a special electronic chip embedded in the key, corresponds with the identification code registered in the vehicle.

•  World-class collision protection is provided due to the lightweight and highly rigid Mazda Advanced Impact-energy Distribution and Absorption System body.

•  Curtain air bags have been adopted that deploy and cover the front and rear side windows to protect the heads of front and rear passengers.

•  Side air bags that effectively protect the chest area have been adopted for the front seats.

•  Pre-tensioner and load limiter mechanisms have been adopted for the front seat belts.

•  Steering shaft with energy adsorbing mechanism adopted.

•  An intrusion minimizing brake pedal has been adopted.

•  Both ISOFIX and top tether anchors are provided in the rear seat for child-seat fixing.

•  Auto-dimming mirror has adopted.

•  ESS (Emergency Stop signal System) adopted.

•  Driver attention alert system adopted.

Driver's support

•  Rear vehicle monitoring system adopted.

•  Blind spot monitoring system adopted.

•  High beam control (HBC) system adopted.

•  Adaptive LED-headlight adopted.

•  Lane departure warning system adopted.

•  Distance recognition support system (DRSS) adopted.

•  Mazda reader control (MRCC) system adapted.

―  The flattery run which maintains the vehicles which run a front side, and the fixed distance between vehicles with the signal made to transmit from a radar sensor is possible.

•  Lane-keep assist system adopted.