Environment: Mazda to launch eco-friendly engine range

Mazda Kiyora gallery

Mazda will be unveiling a new range of low-emitting, low-fuel-consumption engines at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

The eco-friendly powerplants are the first of Mazda 'Sky' range: the Sky-G is a direct injection petrol engine and the Sky-D is a new diesel unit.

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The Japanese company will also be unveiling its Sky-Drive high-efficiency automatic transmission. It will also be the Japanese debut for the 91mpg Mazda Kiyora concept car that made its first appearance at the Paris Motor Show last year.

Under the headings of 'Today, Tomorrow and The Future', Mazda will display advanced technologies designed to improve the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold globally by 30% before 2015 compared to 2008 levels.

Alongside the Sky concept exhibits, Mazda will also feature a 'Today's Technologies' exhibit that includes its i-stop stop/start system and 'Future Technologies' will showcase the advanced Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, with its hydrogen-powered rotary engine.