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Mazda has made dramatic improvements to the base technologies for a car’s basic performance—including to the engine, transmission, body, and chassis.
Features
• The world’s first mass-produced gasoline engine to achieve a high compres-
sion ratio of 14.0:1.
• Vastly improved engine efficiency resulting from high-pressure combustion
delivers a 15% improvement in both fuel economy and torque.
• More torque in the low- to mid-range where it is most useful in practical
driving situations.
Features
• Combines the advantages of all types of transmissions including conven-
tional automatic, dual clutch, and continuously variable transmissions
(CVT) in a single package.
• Maximized lock-up range for better fuel economy and direct feel just like a
manual transmission.
• Powerful take-off and smooth shifting for your driving pleasure.
Features
• High rigidity and lightweight thanks to the concepts of ’straightening’ basic
structures as much as possible and ’continuous framework’ in which each
section functions in a coordinated manner with the other sections in the
framework.
• Exhibits the highest levels of crash-worthiness thanks to the multi-load path
structure that absorbs the impact of a crash by dispersing it in multiple
directions.
Features
• Thoroughly reviewed to achieve high levels of both enjoyable driving and
ride comfort.
• Ratio in the power steering improve agility and drivability in the low- to
mid- speed range and stability at high speed.
• Optimized mounting locations and finely tuned suspension produce exhila-
rating drivability and a high-quality ride feel while reducing weight.
Features
• A compact and lightweight six-speed manual transmission contributes to
improved fuel economy and gives a light shift feel.
• Although the shift stroke has been shortened, it is easier to know what gear
you are in by feel.
• A quick and sporty feel and gear shifts at the flick of a wrist.
Features
• 20% improvement in fuel economy thanks to the low 14.0:1 compression ratio.
• Linear response from low to high speed and greatly improved low-end torque
with the adoption of a two-stage turbocharger (max. 5,200 rpm).
• Complies with global emission standards (Euro6 for Europe, Tier2Bin5 for
North America, and Post New Long-Term Emission Regulations for Japan)
without expensive nitrogen oxides (NOx) aftertreatment systems.
* Mazda data as of November 2012. Compression ratio and improvements in fuel economy and torque
vary depending on specifications.
Mazda’s highly efficient new-generation direct injection gasoline engine achieves the world’s highest
compression ratio (14.0:1) and delivers 15% better fuel economy and 15% more torque in the low- to
mid-range*
Mazda’s highly efficient new-generation clean diesel engine features the world’s lowest compression
ratio (14.0:1)*
Highly efficient new-generation six-speed automatic transmission has the direct feel of a manual
and contributes to better fuel economy
Highly efficient new-generation six-speed manual transmissions with a light and crisp shift-feel to
accentuate your driving pleasure
New-generation lightweight and high-rigidity body delivers driving pleasure and outstanding colli-
sion safety performance through technological improvements and innovative thinking
Highly efficient new-generation, lightweight chassis aims to provide a sense of unity between car
and driver and a ride feel that gives peace of mind
Mazda Annual Report 2015
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Foundations Underpinning
Sustainable Growth
CONTENTS
Growth Strategy
Message from Management
Corporate Data
Introduction
Review of Operations