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Paris preview: Mazda Kiyora Urban Concept

September 8th 2008 00:15

Another motor show; another concept car from Mazda.

Japanese car maker Mazda will unveil yet another concept at the prestigious Paris Motor Show on October 4 to 19. Dubbed the Kiyora - Japanese for "clean and pure" - the urban concept car bears all the hallmarks of Mazda's "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom" vision - lightweight, driver-focussed, environmentally friendly and safe.

Targetted at the younger demographic, the Kiyora concept features a four-cylinder direct-injection engine with great fuel economy and low CO2 emissions plus an interior design and new functions that are geared towards a youthful lifestyle.

The Mazda Kiyora will be joined in Paris by the facelifted 2009 Mazda MX-5 convertible, a Mazda6 equipped with Mazda's newly developed MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, and the Mazda2 powered by a MZ-CD 1.6-liter diesel.

The Official Mazda Press Release:

Mazda Kiyora Urban Concept To Debut At 2008 Paris Show

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.

Mazda Kiyora (meaning "clean and pure" in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features aspired to in Mazda's long-term technology development vision, "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom."

The concept of Kiyora helped the designers to imagine a city car cutting cleanly through an urban landscape, with water as the design theme. Kiyora's aerodynamic Nagare design and next-generation four-cylinder direct-injection engine contribute to excellent fuel economy and low CO2 emissions.

The new Mazda Kiyora concept car is based on an all-new platform designed to minimise weight and maximise safety and driving pleasure. It also features an interior design and new functions that support a youthful lifestyle.

Joining the Mazda Kiyora concept car on Mazda's stand at the Paris show, the Mazda MX-5 facelift will make its world debut together with the Mazda6 equipped with Mazda's newly developed MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, and the Mazda2 powered by a MZ-CD 1.6-liter diesel.

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Moscow Motor Show: Mazda Kazamai concept

July 16th 2008 00:15

Japanese car maker Mazda has released the first images of the Kazamai compact crossover concept vehicle ahead of its international debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon next month.

Meaning "swirling crosswinds" in Japanese, the Kazamai strikes a mean balance between dynamic, environmental and safety performance in a stylish and compact crossover based on Mazda's long-term vision for technology development. The latest in the series of Nagare-styled concepts features crosswinds inspired design cues on the door panels and bonnet, a bold five-point grille, muscular front guards, a sleek roof line incorporating a panoramic glass roof, and a set of 7-spoke 22-inch wheels with a swirling design.

Under the sheetmetal, the Kazamai is powered by a next-generation direct injection engine and a newly developed transmission which sends power down to all four wheels. Combined with the vehicle's lightweight construction, this delivers great driving dynamics along with frugal fuel consumption and greatly reduced CO2 emissions.

The Official Mazda Press Release:

Mazda Kazamai Concept to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda will unveil a sporty, compact crossover concept vehicle, Mazda Kazamai, at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) on August 26. Kazamai, which means "swirling crosswinds" in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover. The concept is based on Mazda's long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which aims to provide a unique balance between sporty driving fun and superior environmental and safety performance. Kazamai will be joined at MIAS by the Russian debut of Mazda's CX-9 SUV, which was crowned 2008 North American Truck of the Year in February.

The Kazamai concept further evolves Mazda's 'Nagare' design language by fusing Nagare's 'flow' design cues with aerodynamic proportions. The design features panel lines inspired by crosswinds in nature which evoke visual lightness. Its bold five-point grille, accentuated front wheel arches and sleek roof line, combined with large 22-inch wheels, lend it high emotional appeal.

Sporty to look at, Kazamai is meant to be spirited and fun to drive, with compact dimensions. Kazamai's four-wheel drive powertrain will consist of a next-generation direct injection engine and a newly developed transmission. It is also aerodynamic, with an evolved lightweight body structure and enhanced the vehicle safety attributes. Were it to be built, Mazda's latest show car would deliver exciting driving dynamics, frugal fuel consumption and greatly reduced CO2 emissions.

The Mazda Kazamai promises to be another ground-breaking show car from Mazda Design, winner of this year's Grand Prix du Design in Paris. Created especially for the Moscow International Automobile Salon, it gives a good indication of where Mazda is going with a possible future compact crossover. And in Russia's growing automotive market, compact SUVs are the second-largest segment, representing about 13 percent of all new car sales.

Complete information will be made available immediately after Mazda's press conference at 10:15 a.m. local time, on August 26 at the Mazda stand.

[Source: Mazda]

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New Mazda show car set for Moscow debut

June 17th 2008 11:15

After the fanfare caused by exciting concepts such as the Furai, Japanese car maker Mazda is set to launch an all-new concept car at the Moscow International Automobile Salan in late August/early September

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Mazda Furai Concept video

January 18th 2008 23:15

A while back, we were green with envy when we reported that the guys (well, one guy) over at Inside Line were invited to jump into the cockpit for a couple of hot laps around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the Mazda Furai Concept

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Mazdaspeed Mazda2 (Demio) concept

January 2nd 2008 07:30

Mazda is attempting to put the 'zoom-zoom' into the light/sub-compact segment with the Mazdaspeed Mazda 2 (or Demio as it is known in Japan) concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon this month

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Mazda Furai Concept

December 28th 2007 22:00

The car nuts over at Inside Line have released a full set of images and more details about the latest concept car from Mazda ahead of its international debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January

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