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| 2015 Mazda 2 |
The Mazda2 is available with the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 in three different output variants, all of which meet Euro 6. Like the version launched on the Mazda3, two feature a 14:1 compression ratio and 4-2-1 exhaust manifold, putting out either 85kW/115PS or 66kW/90PS at 6,000rpm. Torque-wise, both produce 148Nm at 4,000rpm. The third option is the standard version of the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 with (among other things) 12:1 compression and a lighter and more compact 4-1 exhaust system. It produces 55kW/75PS at 6,000rpm and 135Nm at 3,800rpm.
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| 2015 Mazda 2 |
The 115PS SKYACTIV-G 1.5, which transfers power to the front wheels via a six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual, can sprint to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h. But, featuring an enhanced version of Mazda's innovative i-ELOOP brake energy regeneration system, it still manages fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of only 4.9l/100km and 115g/km.
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| 2015 Mazda 2 |
The 90PS model can be ordered either with a special small, lightweight version of the six-speed SKYACTIV-Drive automatic or a new five-speed SKYACTIV-MT transmission. Performance figures here are 12.0 seconds and 177km/h for the automatic and 9.4 seconds and 183km/h with the manual. These versions use 4.8l/100 km and 112g/km (automatic) and 4.5l/100km and 105g/km (manual). Finally, the 75PS Mazda2, which also comes with the new five-speed gearbox, can accelerate to 100km/h in 12.1 seconds and a top speed of 171km/h, consuming 4.7l/100km of petrol while emitting 110g/km of CO2.
SKYACTIV Technology has been the target of praise on all new-generation Mazdas to date. But even though they're lightweight and exceptionally efficient, adapting SKYACTIV powertrains for the B segment was still a challenge. The supermini class is, after all, a market of its own with certain distinctions and limitations.
Mazda's engineers therefore focused on making the most of SKYACTIV's strengths, optimising its essentials for the sporty yet forgiving nature of the all-new Mazda2 while omitting anything unnecessary. But still delivering Jinba Ittai oneness with the car, a predictable, natural linear response to driver input, and the sense of control key to the exciting Zoom-Zoom nature of all Mazdas.
Obviously, the engines and transmissions would have to be smaller yet still deliver the superior blend of performance and fuel economy synonymous with SKYACTIV powertrains. An appropriately sized diesel engine was also a must, particularly in Europe. Hence the SKYACTIV-D 1.5, a new small-displacement clean diesel to be offered later this year together with a six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual gearbox.
