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Re: The Sky is Blue [autonomous]
by shipo
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Oct 08, 2009 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Oct 08, 2009 1:43 pm)
If I'm not mistaken, the SKY-G designation is simply Mazda's version of the Ford Eco-Boost technology.
Anyone?
Best regards,
Shipo
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Re: The Sky is Blue [shipo]
by scwmcan
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Oct 09, 2009 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 08, 2009 4:16 pm)
The SKY-G is not turbo charged, so I don't think it is really related to Eco-Boost, though some of the changes to the fuel system may be similar (I don't know for sure). In any case an improvement in Fuel economy is always welcome. I would still like to see fewer revs on the highway in the manual 3 (I still think the engine has enough power to be peppy at highway speeds if it was revving 500-750 rpm less(on my 2007 Mazda 3 sport (5door) at least, just my opinion though), but I am not an engineer for Mazda so will have to assume they know what they are doing .
Scott
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Re: The Sky is Blue [scwmcan]
by shipo
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Oct 09, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: scwmcan (Oct 09, 2009 5:42 am)
While turbocharging is a key component of all of Ford's announced engines, many of the new technologies that Ford has filed for patents on do not require a turbocharger, chief among them is the direct injection technology common to both EcoBoost and SKY-G. Time will tell, but is it my understanding that SKY-G, EcoBoost, and a third acronym (that escapes me for the moment) from Volvo are all based upon the new EcoBoost patents (and pending patents).
Best regards,
Shipo
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Re: Traded in my Jetta for the 3 [dilbertsdub]
by jpasint
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Oct 09, 2009 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: dilbertsdub (Sep 27, 2009 2:55 pm)
I'm pretty sure those prefs need to be set by the dealer. Kinda lame if you ask me.....
Joe
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Miss My 3
by 26cars
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Oct 20, 2009 (7:53 pm)
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Popped over here from the Subie forum just to hear some MazdaSpeak and lament the loss (totalled) of my '07 3s, possibly the best car I ever owned (although the '04 6s my ex-wife kept & wouldn't give back was pretty nice too).
I'm jealous that y'all are tossing around your 3's and I'm not.  Had to get a small SUV and the Tribute, although decent, didn't quite make the cut.
BTW, to those considering a VW, as temping as they may be (I once owned a Passat), one word of advice:
DON'T!! Unless you plan on keeping only during warranty period, even then expect a bunch of visits to the dealer.  My VW was the most trouble-prone vehicle I ever owned, and I bought it new.
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Re: Traded in my Jetta for the 3 [dilbertsdub]
by eldaino2
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Oct 22, 2009 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: dilbertsdub (Oct 01, 2009 7:34 pm)
most folks probably will. this type of story is rare among mkV owners. (especially considering the mkV golf has gotten the much vaunted reccomended rating from consumer reports.)
i hate it for ya though man.
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Re: Traded in my Jetta for the 3 [dilbertsdub]
by eldaino2
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Oct 22, 2009 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: dilbertsdub (Oct 01, 2009 7:34 pm)
most folks probably will. this type of story is rare among mkV owners. (especially considering the mkV golf has gotten the much vaunted reccomended rating from consumer reports.)
i hate it for ya though man.
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Re: The Sky is Blue [shipo]
by aviboy97
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Oct 22, 2009 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 09, 2009 6:13 am)
My sources from Mazda are telling me quote the opposite. Internally, Japan is not too high on Ford right now. There was always a battle between Mazda-Japan and Ford-USA and exactly what technologies they will be sharing and how they will be incorporated into their vehicles. I happen to know a Mazda engineer who has told me to "not be surprised" to see drastic technology changes in the near future. Something Mazda-Japan has been trying to do for years but, not necessarily allowed to do because of Big Brother Ford. We all know that Mazda is now in complete control of their operations, and we will now be seeing more separation of technologies between the two companies. There will still be tech sharing, but, not at the common pace we are used to seeing.
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Re: The Sky is Blue [autonomous]
by unicorn62
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Nov 01, 2009 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: autonomous (Oct 08, 2009 1:43 pm)
autonomous: I was tolded by the dealer that the sky-G was only going in the SUV's and not the cars, Can you find out if this is true or not? I would like it to be in the cars as well. I have the 2010 3s and would like to see better mpg,s on the 3. I feel the mileage is only 1 or 2 miles better than the 09's and back.
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When will the Sky Blue be?
by autonomous
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Nov 02, 2009 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: unicorn62 (Nov 01, 2009 9:37 am)
the dealer (said) ... sky-G was only going in the SUV's and not the cars
Has your dealer seen the following press release from Mazda (go to mazda.com)? At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is using its Kiyora concept to show off the SKY technology. The Kiyora is lighter than the Mazda2 which is the smallest car that Mazda produces. The question is how long will it take for Mazda's SKY technology to reach North American shores? My guess is no sooner than 2011 and more likely 2012. This delay would be a bit of a gamble if oil prices go up again and Mazda's competitors continue to improve their technologies.
"The Mazda Kiyora is a compact concept car that is both extremely eco-friendly and fun-to-drive due to the combination of Mazda’s next-generation direct injection Mazda SKY-G 1.3 engine and new compact and lightweight six-speed Mazda SKY-Drive automatic transmission. The Kiyora achieves excellent fuel economy figures of 32 kilometers per liter (under Japan’s 10-15 mode test cycle) aided by Mazda’s unique i-stop idling stop system, regenerative braking, and advanced aerodynamics around a compact body that is 100 kilograms lighter than Mazda’s current mass production model in the same segment"
p.s. 32 kilometers per liter translates into approximately 70 miles per gallon!
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