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After the launch of the new SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine, Mazda began to develop the next generation of engine technology: a new in-line six-cylinder SKYACTIV-X engine that will power both Mazda and Toyota. In addition, the new in-line six-cylinder engine under development is expected to first appear on the Mazda 6 model in 2020.

In June, Toyota announced that it was planning to launch a rear-drive sports sedan, the replacement of the discontinued Ruizhi, which they will develop in partnership with Mazda, but no more information has been disclosed at the time.

The SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine made its debut earlier this year to power the new Mazda 3 model. The innovative engine combines the fuel economy of diesel engines with the responsiveness of gasoline engines. In addition, the engine allows drivers to have more driving fun than other SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines on the market.

The new in-line six-cylinder engine being developed by Mazda will not only appear on Mazda 6 models, but will also be equipped with the next generation of Lexus IS and RC models.

For Toyota brands, some people may think that Toyota Group has used BMW's B58 in-line six-cylinder turbocharged engine, but the cooperation between Toyota and BMW is equivalent to "one thing for one thing". BMW uses its new in-line six-cylinder engine technology in exchange for Toyota's hybrid technology, and the cooperation between Toyota and Mazda has been in full swing.

The production mode of the previous model research and development for ten years or more obviously can not adapt to the market, therefore, the "platform" production of technology sharing has become the general trend of the development of automobile enterprises, and sharing technology can not only save more manpower and material resources. it's also a good way to reduce costs.

According to Mazda's sales in China, after 13 months of decline, it was only in June that it was growing again, to 19574 vehicles, up 1.4 per cent from a year earlier. According to the data, Mazda's cumulative sales still fell sharply in the first half of this year, to 106345 vehicles, down 27% from a year earlier and meeting only 39.4% of the annual sales target of 270000.

Perhaps the rear-drive Mazda 6 with the new in-line six-cylinder engine can make Mazda a popular model in China like Ruizhi, helping Mazda achieve a sales reversal.

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