Some reports say Mazda may not bring the SkyActiv-X to the US after all.
While the engine is sold in Europe and Japan, it is a more expensive engine and, thus, may not make sense to the power-hungry US consumer, which will not want to pay more for about the same power, only to save on gas.
Unlike the SkyActiv-D, which is not really more efficient (according to the EPA) nor more powerful or fast, yet commends a significant price premium, the SkyActiv-X does provide better economy and more power per displacement. Comparing the 2.5L NA (186 HP) to the 2.0 X (178 HP), the former will make slightly more power but the X will cost more.
Perhaps with a larger displacement X, Mazda will make the numbers work better.
While the engine is sold in Europe and Japan, it is a more expensive engine and, thus, may not make sense to the power-hungry US consumer, which will not want to pay more for about the same power, only to save on gas.
Unlike the SkyActiv-D, which is not really more efficient (according to the EPA) nor more powerful or fast, yet commends a significant price premium, the SkyActiv-X does provide better economy and more power per displacement. Comparing the 2.5L NA (186 HP) to the 2.0 X (178 HP), the former will make slightly more power but the X will cost more.
Perhaps with a larger displacement X, Mazda will make the numbers work better.