Mazda's SKYACTIV technology has made the brand a popular new car deal choice for people looking to lower their emissions and cut their fuel spend.
These qualities make the Japanese manufacturer equally enticing to company car drivers and everyday drivers, both of whom will want to reduce their motoring costs while still being surrounded by luxury.
SKYACTIV technology was initially introduced on the Mazda CX-5, followed by the fleet favourite Mazda6 and this year, it made its way to the all-new Mazda3.
It has become apparent, as well as its cost-saving potential, SKYACTIV technology makes for a more pleasing drive by delivering improved aerodynamics, a reduction in vehicle weight, chassis improvements and new manual and automatic transmissions.
Chris Stableford, Mazda's national fleet sales manager, speaking at the recent annual Fleet Show at Silverstone, said: "Fleet operators and company car drivers alike are looking to save money and SKYACTIV technology in the all-new Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 enables them to do just that."
People who are considering SKYACTIV models will have a great diesel engine to consider. Both the all-new Mazda3 and Mazda6 ranges can be purchased with the 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D 150ps engine, which is Euro6 emission compliant and has an impressive stat line. It returns what Mazda calls an "unbeatable combination" of performance and economy, offering up to 72.4mpg (combined) with emissions from just 104g/km.
Although these figures are enough to turn anyone's head, they will be particularly pertinent to fleets, as all motoring taxes are linked to a model's CO2 emissions. It means company car drivers with SKYACTIV technology could pay benefit-in-kind tax on the all-new Mazda3 model of just £44 a month.
The Mazda3 was relaunched at the end of last year and became a finalist for the Car of the Year 2014 award, validating Mazda's unconventional approach to creating uncompromising vehicles.
Posted by George Davis