2012 Mazda 3 40 mpgs hwy

[tru]

i dont watch much tv but have been since im a little sick...noticed mazda advertising the mazda 3 at 40mpg's now thank to its "skyactiv" technology.

hopefully better economy will start to catch on more in the next few years. I just wish as most of you do as well, that companies would address aerodynamics more.

heres a link if your interested
2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv: 40 MPG Highway, No Electric Motor Needed (Page 2)

So now weve got the new focus, the elantra, the mazda 3, and i think the cruze all scraping the 40mpg EPA rating. What took so long?

[Allch Chcar]

I was looking for the gearing for the Mazda3 and I managed to find it. On the Mazda Canadia website.

Mazda3 gearing including the new Skyactiv 6spds

Those engines are just part of the mixture, besides the aerodynamics tweaks, and the special exhaust, they also put taller gearing in the MANUAL gearbox! Of all things. The auto is still a whopping 23% taller but still. At least they put a decent gear in it. With the 205/55/16 tires that means 2200RPM @ 60mph.

[pjbgravely]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

At least they put a decent gear in it. With the 205/55/16 tires that means 2200RPM @ 60mph.

How is that a good tall gear? My car completely stock does 2100 RPM at 70 MPH.

[Allch Chcar]

For a 2.0L DOHC, 2.2k RPM @ 60MPH is a decent cruise gear.

Apple to Oranges.