
Mazda's Use of the Unique Miller-Cycle Engine Explained
Mazda experimented with a supercharged Miller-cycle engine in the 1995 Millenia to boost efficiency and power, a technology that enhances the Atkinson cycle by adjusting valve timing. Although Mazda's original Miller-cycle engine was discontinued, the technology influenced current Mazda engines and is used in other vehicles like the Volvo XC90 and Volkswagen Tiguan, improving fuel efficiency and power.