As part of the Zoom-Zoom philosophy of Mazda, the Japanese automaker is planning to have a totally new line-up of powertrains for 2010. The Japanese automaker has presented some of its engine in the all-new line-up during the Tokyo Motor Show.

The first engine Mazda has presented is its direct injection spark ignition (DISI) which is  1.4-liter petrol engine. With this engine, Mazda hopes to increase improvement in performance by up to 15-20m percent and the fuel economy to 20 percent as well.

There is also Mazda’s development of a clean diesel engine to comply with the strict requirements of European emissions. Diesel engines have become quite popular in the recent years because it offers excellent fuel economy and substantial torque. Mazda is planning on expanding the usability of these diesel engines by producing “fun-to-drive” engines that are capable of higher engine speeds and with a 10 percent fuel economy improvement.

The next generation RENESIS 16X rotary engine is also part of the Japanese automaker’s lineup. This is a 1.6-liter engine which features a trochoid chamber shape aimed at increasing torque at all engine speeds and improving thermal efficiency. This engine also aims to improve side exhaust ports and other advancements that will in turn improve the efficiency of the engine. This engine will be the one powering the Mazda Taiki Concept which was revealed before its Tokyo debut. This is the fourth concept car in the ‘Nagare’ design series which is inspired by the natural flow of air.

Mazda also has its own take on hybrid vehicles with its Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) Hybrid which follows the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE. The Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE had already been leased to some of the governments and to some companies as well. The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid was shown during the Tokyo Motor Show. The result of this new engine is 40 percent more than the RX-8 Hydrogen RE, thus there is much better acceleration performance.

Mazda also has a new concept hybrid system that will match the new hydrogen rotary engine being developed.

Mazda is also working on vehicle safety with its HMI or human-machine interface which will make the communication between the driver and the vehicle a lot easier. The Japanese automaker is also developing multi-switches to be incorporated in the rotary-inspired steering wheel to allow drivers to have control over some driving operations without having to remove their hands on the steering wheel.

Seita Kanai, Mazda’s director and senior managing executive officer, said, “Mazda’s determination and passion is expressed in the "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom" plan, our long-term technology development vision that was announced in spring 2007. In advancing this plan, Mazda aims to further evolve its Zoom-Zoom world by delivering true driving pleasure harmoniously balanced with high levels of environmental and safety performance, and by building cars that look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again.”