Mazda To Launch Minagi Concept, SkyActiv Engines At New York Auto Show
The New York Auto Show will be a big one for Mazda, as the company prepares 3 big unveiling that will pave the way for the company’s future on the engineering front.
Mazda will show off the Minagi concept for the first time in North America and debut the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 in America ( after its unveiling at the Toronto Auto Show in February) complete with Mazda’s all-new SkyActiv engine technology. The SkyActiv 2.0L 4-cylinder hasn’t had power figures announced yet, but reports say that prototypes are putting out around 163 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque, while still maintaining 40 mpg on the highway and 30 mpg around town. A 6-speed automatic will also do its part to hit those numbers. With 33% the Mazda3 making up 33% of Mazda’s global sales, the refreshed car is a huge deal for the company, even if it flies under the radar of most North American consumers.
GALLERY: 2012 Mazda3
GALLERY: Mazda Minagi Concept
View video of the 2012 Mazda3 from its debut after the jump:
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