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SKYACTIV-D 1.5L Diesel Engine
A far lower compression ratio than conventional diesels enables lighter construction. With reduced friction and inertia, sporty power flows right up to 5,500rpm. High-dispersion fuel injectors and variable valve lift optimise economy. Specially developed stepped pistons help the 4-cylinder engine produce 77kW and a muscular 270Nm of torque, using as little as 4.8 litres of fuel per 100km*.
A light, ultra-compact turbocharger boosts efficiency to help SKYACTIV-D meet Euro stage V emissions standards.
*Combined fuel consumption figures are based on ADR81/02 test results. 4.8L/100km applies to FWD Auto models only.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) features a camera that monitors lane mark¬ings to warn the driver with a rumble-strip sound should the CX-3 unintentionally stray into another lane. LDWS recognises inten¬tional lane changes by, for example, turn signal use.
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| 2016 Mazda CX-3 |
Another camera-based system, High Beam Control (HBC) monitors the headlights and taillights of approaching and preceding ve¬hicles, automatically switching between high and low beams to avoid blinding other driv¬ers. HBC also switches automatically to low beams on well-lit roads and when travel¬ling at 30km/h or less. It thus eliminates the need for manual operation.
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| 2016 Mazda CX-3 |
Of course, not all crashes are avoidable. But should one occur, the CX-3 offers a compre¬hensive approach to passive safety protec¬tion that makes the all-new CX-3 one of the safest SUVs of any size.
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| 2016 Mazda CX-3 |
It starts with the SKYACTIV-Body, which combines innovative engineering principles with lightweight yet robust materials. The CX-3's frame utilises precisely placed high-strength steels, spot welds and unified archi¬tectures to efficiently absorb and safely dis¬perse impact forces around and away from the cabin along a multi-load path structure.
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| 2016 Mazda CX-3 |
From the impact absorbent front suspension cross-member that separates from the body in a collision to the 1,180MPa ultra-high ten¬sile steel at the foot of the front seats, the CX-3 packs a lot of structural toughness into a compact body.
