Mazda’s SKYACTIV platform is aimed to ensure a better interaction between the car and driver. Improving comfort and security features, the SKYACTIV chassis provides a smooth yet powerful driving experience.
The chassis features redesigned front and rear suspensions. It increases the yaw gain (the force that turns a vehicle) at low/mid speeds and reduces it at high-speeds. This provides greater stability at higher speeds.
By increasing the front suspension caster angle and caster trail, self-aligning torque is enhanced to provide a firm steering handle at high speeds. Electric power steering controls make the steering lighter at low/mid speeds by increasing power assistance.
To balance agility and comfort, the entire suspension has been redesigned to improved handling. Shifting the rear suspension trailing link attachment upwards and allowing a greater lever ratio of the mounts helps absorb longitudinal impact shocks from the road and provides a comfortable ride. Increased stability due to this design also reduces stopping distance.
Packaging these advanced features into a light, rigid body is the cherry on top of the cake. To create a lightweight frame, the longitudinal offset of the lower arm attachment position in the front are reduced while the center car section is extended. The longitudinal span of the cross member is extended, welding flanges are removed, and the longitudinal offset of the lateral link attachment position is reduced in the rear. All these help reduce the weight of the car by 14%.
Thus, the superiority of the SKYACTIV Chassis lies in its balance between conflicting needs such as agility and stability, light weight and rigidity, and thrill and comfort.
To know more about Mazda’s SKYACTIV platform, or to experience its performance benefits for yourself, visit Cardinale Mazda today.
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