Update of October 12th article with the official press release from Mazda confirming the hybrid version as well as a bi-fuel version Mazda3 SkyActiv-CNG Concept
The rumor was circulating but without official release, it was difficult to believe that Mazda - which focuses primarily on the efficiency of engines (SkyActiv) and the mild-hybrid technologies (i-eloop) would launch a full hybrid model.
Mazda obviously chose the Tokyo Motor Show to reveal this new SkyActiv Hybrid powertrain, a first for the brand.
This SkyActiv Hybrid technology presumably comes from the partnership with Toyota signed three years ago.
Preliminary specs of the Mazda 3 hybrid
The 2.0l gasoline 4-cylinder SkyActiv G is combined with an electric motor for a consumption of only 3.2l/100km in JC08 cycle. The petrol unit produces 99hp and 140 nm while the electric motor develops 82hp and 207nm , the combined output could offer some interesting performances but on the front axle only for the moment.
No official press release to detail the future Mazda 3 hybrid but an image that provides the first figures.
The price of this Mazda 3 SkyActiv Hybrid – to be available as a sedan only for the moment in Japan – is announced at € 17,779 (2,373,000 yen ), the official reveal is set to November 21st and its arrival in Europe expected in late 2014.
The rumor was circulating but without official release, it was difficult to believe that Mazda - which focuses primarily on the efficiency of engines (SkyActiv) and the mild-hybrid technologies (i-eloop) would launch a full hybrid model.
This SkyActiv Hybrid technology presumably comes from the partnership with Toyota signed three years ago.
The 2.0l gasoline 4-cylinder SkyActiv G is combined with an electric motor for a consumption of only 3.2l/100km in JC08 cycle. The petrol unit produces 99hp and 140 nm while the electric motor develops 82hp and 207nm , the combined output could offer some interesting performances but on the front axle only for the moment.
No official press release to detail the future Mazda 3 hybrid but an image that provides the first figures.
The price of this Mazda 3 SkyActiv Hybrid – to be available as a sedan only for the moment in Japan – is announced at € 17,779 (2,373,000 yen ), the official reveal is set to November 21st and its arrival in Europe expected in late 2014.
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