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Have you seen the all-new 2019 Mazda3 yet? If not, you are in for a HUGE surprise! Keep reading for all the great details. more Los Angeles Motor Show Earlier this month, Mazda unveiled the all-new 2019 Mazda3. It was on display at the Los Angeles Motor Show which was held from November 30th to December 9th. It has been fully redesigned for the new model year. Of course, the all-new Mazda3 has gained a more grown-up Kodo design. It’s Mazda’s way of expressing the soul of Japanese aesthetics. The result of the new design is a full and more powerful delivery of vitality than the Kodo models that came before. The hatchback and sedan models both have their own specific personalities. Balance The new Mazda3 model embraces Mazda’s new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture. This enables people to make the most of their own natural sense of balance. The powertrain lineup offers the latest in Skyactiv-X, Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-D engines. Each of these  engines offers responsive speed control no matter the driving situation. Mazda has designed the all-new Mazda3 about the human being. This design make the car feel simply natural to drive. Mainstay Since its debut in 2003, the Mazda3 had sold more than 6 million units. It has been a mainstay of vehicle production. “The all-new Mazda3 we unveil today begins a new era for Mazda,” said Akira Marumoto, Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO. “The next generation of Mazda cars will enhance the value of the car-ownership experience. Though these products, we will further raise Mazda’s brand value and work towards our goal of building strong bonds with customers all over the world.” Coming Soon The all-new 2019 Mazda3 will go on sale sometime in the early part of the new year. All of us here at Beach Mazda are truly looking forward to its arrival. Once they hit our lot, we will let you know!

Here's a little holiday cheer to brighten your days! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Beach Mazda and Beach Automotive Group! more A Christmas Tree! A Christmas Tree! Poem by David Keig A Christmas tree! A Christmas tree! With dark green needled memories Of childhood dreams and mysteries Wrapped present-like in front of me. A Christmas tree! A Christmas tree! I glimpse a past wherein i see The child that then grew into me Not forward fast but haltingly. A Christmas tree! A Christmas tree! A time for being with family A time that's gone so fleetingly Yet lives for always deep in me. A Christmas tree! A Christmas tree! When twelfth night comes whole hauntingly One lingered look and then i see No Christmas tree where it would be. A Christmas tree! A Christmas tree! With feelings now felt longingly No corner in my house to see The magic of that Christmas tree. During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays and New Year. As we look back upon the past year, we would like to acknowledge those who have helped us shape our business. Thanks for a great year, and we wish you all the best as you embark on 2018. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM BEACH MAZDA!

Ground was recently broken on the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. Inc. plant in Huntsville, Alabama. Keep reading for all the exciting news more Major Investment With a 1.6 billion investment from both companies, the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant is expected to create at least 4,000 new jobs. This plant will also have the ability to build 300,000 vehicles a year. This will begin in 2021. For starters, the new manufacturing plant will build Toyota’s Corolla. Its new 2020 model was recently made public in California. The new plant will also build Mazda’s yet- to-be-named crossover vehicle. “We are proud to be here with Toyota, with whom we share the bond of pride in manufacturing,” said Kiyotaka Shobuda, Mazda’s senior managing executive officer. “We are proud to be breaking ground on a new ‘home’ here in Huntsville – a city that believes in the possibilities of technology and manufacturing, and has striven to realize mankind’s greatest dream.” In the News According to a recent press release: The alliance will assure competitiveness in manufacturing. This allows both automakers to respond quickly to market changes. It also allows the, to help ensure sustainable growth toward the future of mobility. “It is extremely special to have a partner like Mazda to team up with not only to make the highest-quality cars, but also to create a plant that team members are proud to call their own,” said Jim Lentz, chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America. “As we’ve seen at our Huntsville engine plant, Alabamians are a proud, talented, hard-working group. We are excited to continue our deep investment in the U.S. and Alabama and see nothing but a bright future.” Beach Mazda is Excited Of course, this is some really great news for Mazda and Toyota. All of us here at Beach Mazda are truly excited. We can’t wait to to see all the good things that come from this collaboration! If you have any questions about Mazda vehicles, by all means, call Beach Mazda today!

Mazda aims to enrich the lives of people through owning a Mazda vehicle. It’s the ownership experience that truly celebrates driving. Mazda also wants to become a brand that provides an emotional bond with its customers. The Mazda CX-5 is a perfect example. Keep reading for all the details. more Did you know that the Mazda CX-5 is Mazda’s best selling vehicle in the United States? Over 2 million CX-5s have been sold worldwide. It has also received many awards and honors. Just this year it’s been named among Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs. It’s also listed among the top three finalists  for the 2018 World Car of the Year. New Signature CX-5 The new Signature level of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 offers quite a few elegant features, such as: Caturra Brown Nappa leather seats Satin chrome accents Leather-wrapped steering wheel Unique stitching Ambient interior LED lighting Black headliner Frameless rearview mirror Under the hood, there’s a turbocharged SKYACTIV-2.5T engine. There’s also a refined suspension and the latest G-Vectoring Control technology. The CX-5 also offers a 306 degree View Monitor which is very helpful when maneuvering into a parking spot. Can’t forget the 7-inch full color touchscreen monitor. New for 2019 is the available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Infotainment In addition to the MAZDA CONNECTTM system supporting these infotainment technologies, new technology includes available features: Reconfigurable 7.0-inch TFT gauge display Ventilated front seats Power-folding mirrors SiriusXM®3 Year Traffic and Travel Link Subscription Here at Beach Mazda Do you want to learn more about the 2019 Mazda CX-5? Well, by all means, call Beach Mazda today! We have the Mazda experts on hand to help you with your vehicle buying experience. Please don’t delay! Vehicles are rolling off the lot quickly. So you better get yours today! Hurry and get your VIP Test Drive Experience scheduled soon!

Not only has the CX-3 been updated for the new model year, so has the 2019 Mazda CX-9! Keep reading for the details on the the 2019 Mazda CX-9 Sport model! more The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is an absolutely amazing vehicle! Here's a list of all the things that make the 2019 Mazda CX-9 so great! Exterior Features LED Headlights with auto off and auto height control As well as LED Daytime Running Lights LED Combination taillights Variable-intermittent windshield wipers Intermittent rear wiper/washer Black front, side and rear lower body molding, as well as Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals Rear privacy glass Dual exhaust outlets, as well as Body-colored rear roof spoiler Wheels & Tires Wheel size (in) 18 x 8 aluminum-alloy wheels Tire size P255/60 R18 all-season tires, as well as Temporary spare tire T155/90 D17 Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase (in) 115.3 Track, front (in) 65.3 Track, rear (in) 65.2 Length (in), without front license plate holder 199.4 Width (in), with/without wheel arch moldings 77.5 / 77.2 Height (in), up to roof with/without shark fin antenna 69.0 / 67.6 Ground clearance (unladen) (in) 8.8 Comfort & Convenience Three-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter Power windows with one-touch down/up feature, as well as Power door locks with speed-sensing auto locking Front door courtesy lights Cruise Control, as well as Remote keyless illuminated entry system with "answer back" feature Push Button Start Dual visor vanity mirrors with extension Front door pocket illumination, as well as Tilt & telescopic steering column 12-volt power outlets (1 front/1 cargo area) Remote fuel-door release, as well as Rear window defogger with timer Storage Glove compartment Overhead console with sunglasses holder, as well as Front center console armrest with storage and 2 USB inputs 2nd-row center armrest with integrated cup holders Front and rear door bottle holders with storage pockets/bins, as well as Driver and Front passenger seatback pockets Cargo area with storage boxes and under floor storage Seating & Trim 7-passenger seating capacity, as well as 6-way manual adjusted driver's seat 4-way manual front passenger seat 60/40 split fold-down and reclining 2nd-row seats with tilt and slide 3rd-row access, as well as 50/50 split fold-down 3rd-row seats Cloth-trimmed seating Leather-wrapped steering wheel, as well as Leather-wrapped shift knob Carpet floor mats, as well as Audio & Infotainment 7" full-color touch screen display AM/FM/HD Radio™ audio system with automatic level control and 6 speakers Bluetooth®6 hands-free phone and audio streaming capability MAZDA CONNECT™4 Infotainment System Multifunction Commander control, as well as Infotainment system voice command Radio Broadcast Data System program information Aha™ internet radio integration, as well as Pandora® internet radio integration Stitcher™ internet radio integration SMS text message audio delivery and reply, as well as E911 automatic emergency notification Auxiliary audio input jack USB Audio Input, 2 in front center console, as well as Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls Instrumentation Speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, as well as Ambient temperature & clock display Trip computer Interior Dimensions & Capacities Headroom (in), front/2nd-row/3rd-row 39.3 / 38.5 / 35.4 Shoulder room (in), front/2nd-row/3rd-row 57.9 / 58.1 / 53.1 Hip room (in), front/2nd-row/3rd-row 56.7 / 57.4 / 40.1 Legroom (in), front/2nd-row/3rd-row 41.0 / 39.4 / 29.7 EPA passenger volume (cu ft) 135.1 EPA cargo volume (cu ft), rear seats up/3rd-row folded/2nd and 3rd-rows folded 14.4 / 38.2 / 71.2 Engine Engine type SKYACTIV®-G1 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT Horsepower 87 octane regular unleaded fuel 227 hp @ 5,000 rpm Horsepower 93 octane premium unleaded fuel 250 hp @ 5,000 rpm, as well as Torque 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm Redline 6,300 rpm Displacement (cc) 2488, as well as Bore x stroke (mm) 89 x 100 Compression ratio 10.5 : 1 Fuel system Advanced Direct Injection, as well as Recommended fuel Regular unleaded Valvetrain Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing (VVT), as well as Ignition system Direct coil-on-plug electronic ignition with iridium alloy platinum-tipped spark plugs Engine block Aluminum alloy Cylinder head Aluminum alloy, as well as Emission Regulation (50 State)  ULEV SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy FWD, Automatic transmission (city/hwy) 22/282 AWD, Automatic transmission (city/hwy) 20/262 Drivetrain Type Front-wheel drive (FWD) or i-ACTIV AWD®29 Automatic transmission SKYACTIV®1-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport Mode Safety Advanced front air bags30 with seat belt-use, passenger-weight sensors Front side-impact air bags30 and side-impact air curtains31 with rollover protection 3-point seat belts for all seating positions Front seat belt pretensioners with force limiters Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brake force Distribution & Brake Assist Dynamic Stability Control32 with Traction Control System and Trailer Stability Assist Rearview Camera5 Hill Launch Assist3 Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert8 Smart City Brake Support9 Side-impact door beams Engine-immobilizer antitheft system Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) LATCH 2nd-row seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors Child safety rear door locks Need more Info? Are you wanting more information about the 2019 Mazda CX-9? By all means, give Beach Mazda a call today!

Turkey Day has arrived! Here are a few words of gratitude from Beach Mazda during this special Thanksgiving season… more It’s that time of year again!  May the good things of life be yours in abundance, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year! 'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING ~author unknown~ 'Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn't sleep, tried counting backward, tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned --- The dark meat and white, But I fought the temptation with all of my might. Tossing and turning with anticipation...... The thought of a snack became infatuation..... So to the kitchen I did race, Flung open the door, And gazed at the fridge full of goodies galore. I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes, Pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes. I felt myself swelling so plump and so round, Till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground !! I crashed through the ceiling. Floating into the sky.... With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie, But I managed to yell as I soared past the trees. The management and staff of Beach Automotive Group and Beach Mazda want to take a few moments to let all of our clients and friends know just how thankful we are for you! We could not be successful without your help. We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us. Counting you among our customers is something for which we are especially grateful. Beach Automotive Group and Beach Mazda will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 so that we may celebrate this wonderful day with our own families and loved ones. We will be open bright and early on Friday, November 23rd, 2018 to help you usher in the the holiday shopping season! We wish you Happy Turkey Day and will see you on Friday!

In a recent press release, Mazda Motor Corporation announced electrification and connectivity strategies that strengthen the company’s human-centered design philosophy. The aim is to enhance the joy of driving. It is not only that though. Mazda also wants to provide drivers and passengers with peace of mind by way of a better connection with the car. They want to offer an “emotionally enriching joy of life” through owning a Mazda vehicle. Keep reading for all the details about the new technologies. more These new connectivity and electrification strategies are a part of Mazda’s long-term outlook for technology development. It is a part of Mazda’s “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030”. That is Mazda’s mission to protect the beauty of the earth and enrich society. It is also their goal to cultivate individual lives and find solutions in the fields of people, society and earth. The new technologies will enhance the fundamental value of the automobile. Electrification Technologies It is Mazda’s goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increase the joy of driving. They aim to do this by using compact and lightweight electrification technologies. It will also refine the internal combustion engine. Mazda wants to offer electric vehicles as the best solution in parts of the world that create a high ratio of electricity from clean energy sources. From the Mazda website: With a view to achieving a 90-percent reduction versus 2010 levels in its corporate average “well-to-wheel” carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, Mazda will deploy some form of electrification in all production vehicles by 2030. By 2030, Mazda expects that internal combustion engines combined with some form of electrification will account for 95 percent of the vehicles it produces and battery electric vehicles will account for 5 percent. In-house development of electric vehicles will leverage the advantages of electric drive systems and be guided by Mazda’s unique human-centered development philosophy that focuses on human traits and sensibilities. Mazda will develop two battery electric vehicles, one powered solely by battery and another that pairs a battery with a newly developed range extender powered by Mazda’s small, lightweight and exceptionally quiet rotary engine. The range extender will recharge the battery when necessary to effectively increase the vehicle’s driving range. The concept behind the rotary-powered range extender was to leverage the rotary engine’s small size and high power output to make multiple electrification technology solutions possible via a shared packaging layout. Taking advantage of the rotary engine’s compatibility with gaseous fuels, the rotary-powered range extender is designed to also burn liquefied petroleum gas and provide a source of electricity in emergencies. Connectivity Technologies Contribute to the resolution of social issues, such as the weakening of interpersonal connections. These have accompanied changes in society, by connecting people and society through connectivity technologies. Link connectivity with model-based development and reflect the results in future product development, improving quality and customer satisfaction. Leverage the alliance with Toyota Motor Corporation in the development of connectivity technologies. Want to learn more about these new technologies? Then by all means, call Beach Mazda today! The phones are open and ready for your call!

There’s absolutely nothing that compares to driving a '19 Mazda MX-5 Miata. For the new model year, Mazda engineers developed a few great new features. Keep reading for details! more All of us here at Beach Mazda know the '19 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a super awesome roadster. The new MX-5 is now quicker and more responsive. It aims to be even more appealing to drive. Of course, it adheres to Mazda’s Jinba Ittai engineering ideology. The '19 Mazda MX-5 Miata now offers seventeen percent more power and better fuel efficiency than the 2018 model. Updates Here are just a few of the improvements for the 2019 model: Available brown soft top for MX-5 Grand Touring models New, standard tilt/telescoping steering column with 30mm of telescoping and 42mm of tilt range Also, new aluminum steering column to save weight versus the previous steel unit New standard rearview camera Newer available package options at each trim level Available Traffic Sign Recognition Available Smart City Brake Support low-speed automatic emergency braking MX-5 Miata Sport The MX-5 Miata Sport remains the entry point of the MX-5 Miata group. It’s offered exclusively with a black soft top. Other standard features include: LED headlights and tail lights 16-inch alloy wheels cloth seats dual power side mirrors power windows a 6-speaker audio system including headrest speakers Bluetooth phone pairing and audio streaming; two USB audio inputs; MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainment with a 7-inch monitor that features both touchscreen and Commander control functions a leather-wrapped steering wheel parking brake and shifter knob steering-wheel-mounted audio controls Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. It can also be supplemented with the i-ACTIVSENSE Sport Package that adds low-speed Smart City Brake Support automatic emergency braking, Lane-Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Grand Touring & Club models Building upon MX-5 Sport is the more luxurious MX-5 Grand Touring and MX-5 Club models. Both are offered as soft tops as well as in MX-5 RF—retractable fastback—configurations. MX-5 Grand Touring upgrades from the base MX-5 Sport with: 17-inch dark silver wheels, as well as body-color interior trim auto on/off headlights an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, as well as rain-sensing windshield wipers automatic climate control auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink®, as well as heated, leather-trimmed seats a 9-speaker BOSE®Premium audio system a fabric-lined soft top for greater sound insulation, as well as Sirius XM Satellite radio with a 4-month trial subscription Mazda Navigation Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, as well as new Traffic Sign Recognition Adaptive Front-lighting System High Beam Control, as well as Lane-Departure Warning Smart City Brake Support New GT-S Package Mazda will offer a new GT-S Package for MX-5 Grand Touring models equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission, equipping those models with a front shock tower brace, limited-slip rear differential and Bilstein dampers. MX-5 Club models continue the two-pronged, higher-trim strategy, offering a harder-edged foil to the MX-5 Grand Touring. MX-5 Club builds upon MX-5 Sport with standard: Bilstein dampers shock tower brace and limited-slip rear differential in models equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT transmission All other MX-5 Club models receive standard: heated cloth seats with red contrast stitching, as well as body-color interior trim Metallic Black alloy 17-inch wheels, as well as front air dam and rear lip spoilers a 9-speaker BOSE®Premium audio system, as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 4-month trial subscription Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. MX-5 Club models are available with an i-ACTIVSENSE Club Package that comes with Smart City Brake Support and Lane-Departure Warning. All '19 MX-5 Miata come standard in the U.S. with a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine that produces 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. By all means, check it out Now at Beach Mazda!

Every Mazda has the soul of a sports car because more Mazdas are road-raced than any other brand. Click here to learn more about Mazda Motorsports! more What is Mazda Motorsports? Mazda Motorsports is responsible for all auto racing initiatives within the North American market. From promoting and servicing grassroots racers, to developing the open-wheel and sports car drivers of the future, to competing in the top-tier of North American endurance sports car racing, Mazda Motorsports oversees one of the largest and most diverse racing programs anywhere. Our mission is to ensure that anyone who wishes to race a Mazda at any level has the support they need to be competitive. Through our Mazda Team Membership Program, Mazda racers have access to parts at discount, and can earn a variety of contingencies as well as benefit from at-track support at many events around the country. From Grassroots to Professional Mazda supports racing and racers at every level from regional track days all the way to the IMSA WeatherTech Championship. At Mazda, racing isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. In regions across the country, grassroots racers are revving their Mazdas to the redline in search of victory in a variety of classes. The Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires is among the most hotly contested and affordable, professional single-make championships in the U.S. Simply stated, it's the best value in sports car racing. The pinnacle of Mazda Motorsports is our two-car entry in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship along with the all-new Mazda RT24-P. The Prototypes feature Mazda’s KODO design  language. Across IMSA and World Challenge, Mazdas are competing for wins at professional road races around the U.S. and Canada. The Mazda Road to 24 offers a path to professional sports car and endurance racing. This includes the Rolex 24 at Daytona with more than $1.5 million in driver development scholarships and contingency. The Mazda Road to Indy is the official team, mechanic and race driver development program for IndyCar. It's also the most comprehensive open-wheel ladder system in the world. Amazing Program Mazda Motorsports is an absolutely amazing racing program. It doesn't matter if you're a hometown racer or striving for the pros. Mazda Motorsports has your back. By all means, check back with Beach Mazda Blog often for more updates about Mazda Motorsports!

Have you seen the 2018 Mazda 6 lately? It is an absolutely amazing vehicle, both inside and out. If you’re not sure the 2018 Mazda 6 is the right car for you, here is a little bit of information that might just bring you to the Mazda side of the road! more Interior The 2018 Mazda 6 has an updated and elegant interior. There’s a certain level of Japanese craftsmanship that is obvious to the eye. It is mature in a sporty fashion. There are leatherette seating surfaces and and a six-way power driver’s seat. Seating For 2018, Mazda completely redesigned the front seats of the Mazda 6. They are now more ergonomic than ever. According to the website the “new seats are wider, and constructed with a high-density urethane body to absorb vibration and increase physical support for driver and passenger alike.” Engine Mazda added the award-winning SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine as a new option. This direct-injected four-cylinder engine makes horsepower and torque comparable to a 4.0-liter V8, offering an effortless performance feel that is equal parts composure and excitement. The turbocharged SKYACTIV engine is rated to deliver up to 250 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Technology A new 360⁰ View Monitor Front and rear parking sensors A seven-inch TFT reconfigurable gauge display Frameless rearview mirror… just to list a few awesome features! The Ride Now if anything we have listed so far has not swayed your vote, this will be the one to do it. If you haven’t actually test driven a 2018 Mazda 6, what the heck are you waiting for? Come feel Mazda’s Jinba Ittai driving philosophy. You and the Mazda 6 become one while driving down the road. Have more questions? By all means, give Beach Mazda a call today! We will schedule a VIP Test Drive Experience just for you!

When you are driving down the road, do you ever pay attention to all the little steering movements you make while you’re driving? Maybe it’s just a nudge here and there, but over the course of a road trip, all those movements add up. After a while, your arms become tired. At the end of the trip you’re exhausted simply from driving. Keep reading to learn how G-Vectoring Control deals with driver fatigue. more What is G-Vectoring Control? Have you heard of Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control? It’s technology that uses engine timing to control the dynamics of the chassis.  This technology is exclusive to Mazda vehicles. It’s beneficial because it provides a smoother and more defined steering inputs. G-vectoring Control makes your vehicle's steering response direct and linear. This is done by making tiny reductions in engine torque at turn-in. This put extra weight on the front tires. Smooth Process The Mazda vehicle’s rapid computer processors quickly calculate how much torque is needed to shift weight back and forth between the front and rear of the vehicle. This process is so smooth the driver has no idea it is even happening. The result of this process is less movement of the steering wheel to keep the vehicle stable. This harmonious steering response between driver and vehicle is essential to Mazda’s Jinba Ittai —“horse and rider as one”—driving philosophy. Want to learn more? Do you want to learn more about Mazda’s exclusive G-Vectoring Control technology? Want to learn more about Mazda’s other fantastic safety technologies too? Then, by all means, give Beach Mazda a call today! We can schedule a VIP Test Drive Experience just for you. We will have a knowledgeable salesperson ready to answer your questions and tell you all about Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control technology. Please don’t delay! Great deals don’t last very long! Click the link to the right to get started!

Have you heard about Mazda’s “well-to-wheel” approach to reducing vehicle emissions? If you have, you may very well be familiar with Mazda’s SKYACTIV®-X engine. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, keep reading for all the great details. more More than Just Going Electric Mazda knows that reducing greenhouse gas emission is not as simple as switching cars from gas to electric. No. It’s more involved than that. Mazda takes into consideration fuel extraction, manufacturing and shipping as well ad driving. One part of this plan is Mazda’s innovative new combustion engine. It’s called SKYACTIV®-X. The SKYACTIV®-X engine certainly is a revolutionary engine. It is actually a world first! According to Mazda, is uses a special method of combustion, compression ignition, to be exact. Many in the automotive manufacturing industry have been trying to master this method for over twenty years. How Does it Work? Here’s how SKYAVTIV-X works: In a gasoline engine, the fuel-air mixture is ignited by a spark from the spark plug. In a diesel engine, the fuel-air mix is compressed and ignites through pressure and heat alone. Diesel is more energy dense than gasoline, which also means more air and less fuel goes in, making for better fuel economy. And although diesel engines tend to release less carbon dioxide than gasoline engines, they emit particulates that, unless trapped or treated, can cause pollution. Diesels, which are often turbocharged, have a reputation for having lots of torque even at low revs, while gasoline engines can rev higher and produce more horsepower at those high revs. SKYACTIV®-X offers the best of both diesel and gasoline engines with none of the disadvantages. It does this thanks to a new technology called Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI). Running on regular gasoline, SPCCI works by compressing the fuel-air mix at a much higher compression ratio, with a very lean mix. The SKYACTIV®-X engine uses a spark to ignite only a small, dense amount of the fuel-air mix in the cylinder. This raises the temperature and pressure so that the remaining fuel-air mix ignites under pressure (like a diesel), burning faster and more completely than in conventional engines. Want to learn more about SKYACTIV®-X? By all means, please call Beach Mazda today. We have the Mazda experts on hand to help you!