5 Of The Most Reliable Mazda Engines Ever Made – SlashGear

The Skyactiv-G engine is one of Mazda’s most advanced powerplants. The engine is the first among mass-production units to achieve a compression ratio of 14.0:1, allowing the Skyactiv engine to offer a 15% improvement in torque output and fuel efficiency.

The Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo is the powerplant found in the high-performance Mazda CX-30s, a crossover SUV platform that looks and drives like perfection. The engine offers drivers as much as 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque, delivering a potent driving experience that may not be customary for most behind the wheel of a small crossover vehicle. 

The Skyactiv technology suite was first introduced in 2010. The stable of engine and transmission products was designed to improve fuel efficiency and driving performance without compromising one for the other. The Skyactiv-G series engines (in a 2.5L Turbo build) are found in various Mazdas, including the CX-9, Mazda3, and the CX-30. The engine was first placed in the 2018 Mazda6 and has since grown alongside the brand’s lineup. It’s a fast-paced engine that remains a gasoline sipper, translating into a high-performance component that’s immensely reliable on the road and under the hood.