Our Technical Center already has evidence one of the most complete compact than on the market: we started testing the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 CV Luxury. So it goes …

To start analyzing the new Mazda 3 we can say that you can have a compact more than decent performance, high pleasure to use and restrained consumption without succumbing, as in virtually all other market options, the downsizing: Ie petrol engines and only 3 cylinders, very small displacement and supercharged. Examples are Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125 HP or the Peugeot 130 hp 1.2 Puretech.

And all this before the Japanese brand another twist to its SKYACTIV technology, with the addition of a gasoline engine say it works and spends as a diesel. The link you find your information. From here particularly applaud a brand, Mazda, follow your own path and its own style, with cars continue transmitting let your driver, with cutting edge technology without stratospheric prices.

Focusing now particularly in this Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G, started with your weight on the scale of our Technical Center: 1,330 kg. The behavior of compact gasoline is very effective, supported by tires Michelin Pilot Sport 3 215/45 ZR 18. It is one of the models sportier segment without resorting to acronym “racing”. The suspension works well on changes in support and multilink rear axle help in the tight turns, looking very neutral in faster cornering. And all with a comfort more than satisfactory way.

its engine

Atmospheric SKYACTIV-G 2 liter and 120 horsepower (also available with 165 hp) He has given up on the dyno 133.4 highway CV, proving to be in full form with a hint that perhaps the difference between the two versions is merely mentioned electronics. Drives well from low revs and turns up decisively, by solving most situations in 6th speed. Only if the slope is steep and our aim is to firmly maintain speed, should be resorting to change, excellent in touch and tours, and one or two lower speeds. Nothing serious.

Another fact to consider and difficult to assess or quantify our part is lacking overfeeding and being a loose engine size, durability and reliability, It may be another strong point, as well as maintenance costs and reviews.

Their actual consumption

As for the actual consumption of this Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G, ie maintained in a more than acceptable level: 5.63 l / 100 km was the average for travel by road 217 total km. Given the mechanical configuration and use of the gearbox, It is an excellent figure; computer scored slightly more (5.8 l / 100 km) and approved in extraurban cycle is 4.3 l / 100 km …

Already in the city ​​tour, its 7.18 l / 100 km real less surprising, but more than acceptable given the terrain and traffic of the capital Madrid. Yes, your system Stop / Start work wonders for softness and speed, acting as an anchor for traffic lights and withholdings not account for more ballast. Mark standardises 6.5 l / 100 in the urban cycle.

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This is the CX-March 2018