The new Mazda SP20!

Rupewrecht · 01-07-2011, 01:04 PM

...sort of

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/520...n-in-melbourne

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Mazda3 SP20 SkyActiv

Following its international unveiling earlier this year, Mazda Australia has today shown off its new Mazda3 SP20 SkyActiv, featuring the company's new 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine.

The SkyActiv-G engine utilises multi-hole injectors and a higher compression ratio of 12.0:1. Power has increased from 108kW to 113kW at 6000rpm and torque has climbed from 182Nm to 194Nm at 4100rpm.

In Australia, the new engine will be paired with the SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. Local fuel consumption figures have not been confirmed, but US-market figures show 8.4 l/100km in the city and 5.8 l/100km in highway driving.

In five-speed auto form, the Mazda3's current MZR 2.0 litre petrol engine returns 11.3 and 6.3 l/100km respectively.

The new Mazda3 SP20 SkyActiv will also be the first Mazda model in Australia to feature i-stop, the company’s new idling stop system.

The SkyActiv Mazda3 models also gain some aerodynamic improvements that include larger underbody covers and an optimised front bumper design.

Styling updates for the 2012 Mazda3 also include a redesigned front grille, foglight bezels and headlights.

The new Mazda3 range will be available in Mazda showrooms later this year. Pricing and details will be confirmed closer to launch.

Orion · 01-07-2011, 02:12 PM

Oh wow!

sik astina · 01-07-2011, 03:33 PM

I'm liking that front bar

marcs_sp20 · 01-07-2011, 03:34 PM

I can just see it now, all the owners of the bj sp20 will swapping over to some new badging

Rupewrecht · 01-07-2011, 03:43 PM

Doesn't look like there is one (at least at this stage)

Big Damo · 20-07-2011, 05:09 PM

Does it come in manual?

Ice88 · 20-07-2011, 06:24 PM

Does it come without all the crud is a better question. Like no auto, no istop.

If not then ill just stick with my BJ until it dies.

chicaboo · 20-07-2011, 06:31 PM

I like it. 6 speed auto doesn't bother me. I don't like the sound of iStop though.

Cosmo Dude · 20-07-2011, 06:45 PM

I'll wait until I can drive it before making my decision. I like the concept of the new auto, it sounds to be more like an automated manual than a traditional auto and the istop??? well I'll wait to experience it before deciding.

phildough · 20-07-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice88

Does it come without all the crud is a better question. Like no auto, no istop.

If not then ill just stick with my BJ until it dies.

The whole idea of this model is everything possible to save fuel.

If that means switching off at the lights to save fuel so be it, its just being wasted anyway.

It looks like the BJ Astina will be the last Mazda that can be modified somewhat easily with out the ECU cracking a fit.

Rupewrecht · 29-09-2011, 12:45 PM

The first test of the new SP20

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/525...tchback-review

project.r.racing · 29-09-2011, 02:46 PM

Price is right, $27,990 for 2.0L 6SP auto, with better headunit, sideskirts and alloy wheels. Drinking 6.1L/100km

My 2007 3 was $27,990 for 2.0L 4SP auto with no extras. Drinking 7.5L/100km.

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Originally Posted by phildough

It looks like the BJ Astina will be the last Mazda that can be modified somewhat easily with out the ECU cracking a fit.

Weird thing to say considering the ECU issues you are having.

Clean_Cookie · 29-09-2011, 07:31 PM

WERE having

Ice88 · 29-09-2011, 09:32 PM

Another here:
http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcar...nd_First_Drive

Check out the length of runners on the intake manifold:

Header looks a lil SP20ish though (i.e. short

):

phildough · 29-09-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

Weird thing to say considering the ECU issues you are having.

Was having with a faulty ECU!!!

To be honest we had a quick look at the JDM ECU when we swapped the motor but because we didn't have the JDM wiring diagram we left it till later so we didn't destroy the ECU.

maztech · 30-09-2011, 04:23 AM

The BJ is the last of the easier cars to do transplants ,if you use any BK motor or any car that runs CAN you have to still use all components to make it run correctly . There are people who have made up systems to run these motors but you have to hide some parts under your dash ( like the cluster , abs module ,power steer module and imoboliser parts )

DavoAust · 30-09-2011, 01:53 PM

I don't know. Looks very girly to me. Esp the lights and the rear/sides

phildough · 30-09-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DavoAust

I don't know. Looks very girly to me. Esp the lights and the rear/sides

Its target market is young females, so its doing well looking girly then!!

TheMAN · 10-10-2011, 07:39 AM

detailed engine specs here
http://www.protegefaq.net/engine.html#PE-VPS
transmission specs are also available

project.r.racing · 10-10-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMAN

detailed engine specs here
http://www.protegefaq.net/engine.html#PE-VPS
transmission specs are also available

And they are incorrect. Japan version has 14:1 compression ratio. Australia only got 12:1 because ir had to be suitable for 91 ron.

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Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Posts: 83	Does it come in manual?

20-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#8
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Posts: 7,585	I like it. 6 speed auto doesn't bother me. I don't like the sound of iStop though.

20-07-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	I'll wait until I can drive it before making my decision. I like the concept of the new auto, it sounds to be more like an automated manual than a traditional auto and the istop??? well I'll wait to experience it before deciding. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

29-09-2011, 12:45 PM	#11
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	The first test of the new SP20 http://www.themotorreport.com.au/525...tchback-review __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

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Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Posts: 2,782	Another here: http://www.carshowroom.com.au/newcar...nd_First_Drive Check out the length of runners on the intake manifold: Header looks a lil SP20ish though (i.e. short ): __________________ Last edited by Ice88; 29-09-2011 at 09:37 PM.

30-09-2011, 04:23 AM	#16
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Posts: 952	The BJ is the last of the easier cars to do transplants ,if you use any BK motor or any car that runs CAN you have to still use all components to make it run correctly . There are people who have made up systems to run these motors but you have to hide some parts under your dash ( like the cluster , abs module ,power steer module and imoboliser parts )

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DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	I don't know. Looks very girly to me. Esp the lights and the rear/sides __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

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TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,623	detailed engine specs here http://www.protegefaq.net/engine.html#PE-VPS transmission specs are also available

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