Review: Mazda BJ.I 323 (1998-01) Overview Released in September 1998, the Mazda BJ Series I (BJ.I) 323 was available as a small hatchback (the Astina variant) or sedan (Protegé). Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 323 was available with 1.6- and 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines that were mated to either four-speed automatic or five-speed manual […]
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Review: Mazda GF/GW 626 (1997-02)
Review: Mazda GF.I/GW.I 626 (1997-00) Overview The Mazda GF Series I (GF.I) 626 sedan and liftback models were released in July 1997, with the GW Series I (GW.I) wagon models following in January 1998. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 626 was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with double overhead cams and four […]
Review: Mazda DW 121 Metro (1996-02)
Review: Mazda DW.I 121 Metro (1996-00) Overview Released in October 1996, the Mazda DW Series I (DW.I) 121 Metro was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 121 Metro was available with either a 1.3- or 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Transmission choices included a five-speed manual, three-speed automatic (for the 1.3-litre models) […]
Mazda ZY-VE engine
Introduction Mazda’s ZY-VE was a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was first introduced in the Mazda DY Mazda2 and subsequently powered the DE Mazda2. The 1.5-litre ZY-VE shared its modular design with the 1.3-litre ZJ-VE engine, though the latter was not offered in Australian-delivered vehicles. Block and cylinder head The ZY-VE engine had an aluminium-alloy […]
1.5 SkyActiv-G: Mazda PY-VPS & PY-VP (RS) engines
Introduction Mazda’s P5-VPS and P5-VP (RS) were 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines. Marketed under Mazda’s ‘SkyActiv’ label, the P5-VPS was first offered in the Mazda DJ Mazda2 (in standard V-P5 and higher-output F-P5 forms), followed by the P5-VP (RS) in the Mazda ND MX-5 from 2015. For simplicity, this article will refer to these engines generally […]
2.0 SkyActiv-G: Mazda PE-VPS engine
Introduction Mazda’s PE-VPS was a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was marketed under the ‘SkyActiv’ label and first introduced in 2011 in the Mazda BL Mazda3 SP20 SkyActiv. Since then, the PE-VPS engine has been deployed in the Mazda KE CX-5, Mazda BM Mazda3, Mazda CX-3 and Mazda ND MX-5(see table below). For the purposes […]
2.5 SkyActiv-G: Mazda PY-VPS & PY-VPR engines
Introduction The PY-VPR and PY-VPS were 2.5-litre petrol engines offered with and without Mazda’s ‘i-ELOOP’ brake energy regeneration system, respectively. Marketed under the ‘SkyActiv-G’ label, the PY-VPS engine was introduced in the Mazda KE CX-5 and subsequently powered the GJ Mazda6. From 2013, the PY-VPS engine powered the BM Mazda3 SP25. For simplicity, this article […]
1.5 SkyActiv-D: Mazda S5-DPTS & S5-DPTR engines
Introduction The S5-DPTR and S5-DPTS were 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engines that were offered with and without Mazda’s ‘i-ELOOP’ brake energy regeneration system, respectively. Marketed by Mazda under its ‘SkyActiv-D’ label, the S5-DPTS engine has been available in Australia in the Mazda CX-3. For the purposes of this article, the S5-DPTR and S5-DPTS engines will also be […]
2.2 SkyActiv-D: Mazda SH-VPTR & SH-VPTS engines
Introduction The SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS are 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines that are offered with and without Mazda’s ‘i-ELOOP’ system, respectively. Marketed under the ‘SkyActiv-D’ label, the SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS diesel engines effectively replaced the 2.2-litre MZR-CD R2 2008 engine. In Australia, the SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS engines have been offered in the Mazda KE CX-5, GJ Mazda6 […]
MZR-CD R2 2008: Mazda Diesel Engine
Introduction The MZR-CD R2 2008 was a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine that was offered with a range of power outputs. For Australia, the MZR-CD R2 2008 diesel engine was first offered in the Mazda GH Mazda6 Diesel in 2008 and subsequently powered the Mazda CX-7 Diesel Sports andBL Mazda3 Diesel (see table below). The MZR-CD R2 […]