Mazda concept vehicles

Today's Mazda Motor Corporation has been showing new concept vehicles on a regular basis since 1965 . Initially focused primarily on further developments of the Wankel engine , for several years the studies have mostly shown technical innovations or design concepts.

Since 2010, Mazda studies have been designed in the Kodo design , which is also used in the current series models.

Chronological overview

Mazda R16A (1965)
The Mazda R16A , developed in 1965, is optically based on the Porsche 718 and Lotus 23 and is also equipped with a mid-engine. Most of the test drives of the car will take place on the Miyoshi Proving Ground. The tests with the R16A help to get the Cosmo's twin-disc engine ready for series production.
Mazda RX-85 (1967)
With the RX-85 , a near-series sedan followed in 1965, which was also equipped with a rotary engine. The Mazda R100 series model was created from it .
Mazda RX-87 (1967)
With the Mazda MX-87 shown in 1967, Mazda presented another vehicle with a rotary engine in addition to the Mazda Cosmo 110 S. It was presented to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show and went into production in 1969 as the Mazda R130 .
Mazda RX-500 (1970)
→ Main article : Mazda RX-500 The Mazda RX-500 , presented in 1970, is a mid-engined sports car with two 491 cc rotary engines that together produce 182 kW (247 hp). The car was designed as a mobile test environment for high-speed security.
Mazda MX-81 Aria (1981)
Named after the Italian word for air , the Mazda MX-81 Aria was based on the Mazda 323 and was designed by Marc Deschamps, Bertone's chief designer at the time . It has a steering made of plastic link belts and instead of conventional instruments a tube screen.
Mazda MX-02 (1983)
The Mazda MX-02 , developed in 1983, served as a test vehicle for an all-wheel steering system and was presented to the public for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show .
Mazda MX-03 (1985)
The MX-02 was followed in 1985 by the Mazda MX-03, which took over the all-wheel steering already installed in the MX-02. In addition, the flat sports car featured a 315 hp (231 kW) 2-liter three-disk rotary engine with turbocharging and reached a top speed of over 300 km / h.
Mazda Telecom Delivery (1985)
The Mazda Telecom Delivery , presented in 1985, was intended to serve as a harbinger for future small vans and was the first commercial vehicle to be equipped with a navigation system. The navigation computer uses two wheel sensors and a compass to calculate the route. A low loading height of just 37 centimeters, which can be hydraulically lowered to 18 centimeters, was also one of the special features.
Mazda Pair (1987)
The Mazda Pair was characterized by its unusual body concept, in which a visually matched element with large side wing doors can be attached to the actual vehicle and used as additional storage space for bulky cargo. Without a trailer, the Pair should be used as a compact city car.
Mazda MX-04 (1987)
The specialty of the Mazda MX-04 shown in 1987 was the variability of its body. This makes it possible to convert the car from an open fun car in the style of a buggy to a full-fledged sports coupé with little effort . This is achieved by exchanging add-on parts on the body.
Mazda AZ-550 (1989)
At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda presented the AZ-550, a concept vehicle for a small sports coupé based on the successful Mazda Carol . The AZ-550 was presented in three versions, A, B and C. All models were powered by a 64 hp (47 kW) three-cylinder mid-engine with 550 cc displacement and only differed in their visual design. The A-variant of the AZ-550 later became the production model Autozam AZ-1 .
Mazda TD-R (1989)
With the Mazda TD-R , an off-road coupé with a certain similarity to the Porsche 959 was also presented in 1989 . The vehicle has gull-wing doors and is powered by a 16V motor. It weighs almost 800 kilograms and has a variably adjustable ground clearance between 13 and 23 centimeters.
Mazda E-Go (1989)
In 1990, the Mazda E-Go was presented, a two-seater powered by a 2.6-liter twin-disk rotary engine with two seats one behind the other. It weighs just under 560 kilograms and has a rotary engine with 170 hp.
Mazda Gissya (1991)
The Mazda Gissya , presented in 1991, used a hydrogen drive and was equipped with the twin-disc rotary piston engine known from the Mazda RX-7 .
Mazda M2 1004 (1991)
Under the name Mazda M2 1004 , a mini delivery van based on the Mazda 121 DB followed in 1991 with the front of the 121 and a high roof structure. The vehicle was developed by M2 , a Mazda subsidiary.
Mazda HR-X and HR-X 2 (1991)
The HR-X , introduced in 1991, marks Mazda's final entry into research into hydrogen propulsion. The car weighs around 1.4 tons and should have a range of around 230 kilometers at 60 km / h. A few months later, the HR-X 2 is presented as a further development . In contrast to the HR-X, the HR-X 2 is equipped with a conventional sedan body.
Mazda London Taxi (1993)
With the London Taxi , a concept vehicle was presented in 1993 that was intended to provide an outlook on the future of passenger transport in London. It is hydrogen powered, drives autonomously and was designed by students at the Royal College of Art in London.
Mazda CU-X (1995)
The Mazda CU-X is presented in 1995 as a near-series MPV. It is 4.15 meters long and is powered by a 1.5 liter 100 hp (74 kW) engine. The car's equipment includes a navigation system, air conditioning and rotating individual seats. The autonomous collision warning system with laser radar technology, which was specially developed for the CU-X, is a special technical feature.
Mazda BU-X (1995)
The Mazda BU-X is also presented in 1995 and is an optical harbinger of the Mazda Demio , which will be ready for series production a year later. In contrast to the production model, the BU-X is more luxuriously equipped and has an off-road look.
Mazda RX-01 (1995)
→ Main article : Mazda RX-01 With the Mazda RX-01 , a progressively designed sports car is presented in 1995, which is the first Mazda to have a further developed version of the proven rotary piston engine. The RENESIS engine with side inlet and outlet channels provides the basis for the engine of the later RX-8.
Mazda SU-V (1995)
The Mazda SU-V is an all-terrain vehicle introduced in 1995 that is based on the Mazda 626 platform .
Mazda Miata M Coupe (1996)
The Mazda Miata M Coupé, presented in 1996 and developed in California, based on the current MX-5 NA, was penned by MX-5 designer Tom Matano and is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, a special yellow paint finish and electric exterior mirrors, among other things .
Mazda MV-X (1997)
With the MV-X presented in 1997 , Mazda is again showing a vehicle developed in the USA. At Mazda North America, another MPV is being created that is deliberately designed to be calm and matter-of-fact.
Mazda MS-X (1997)
The MS-X , also presented in 1997, is a modern interpretation of the notchback sedan that was created in Mazda's European development center in Frankfurt am Main . Together with the MV-X and SW-X concepts presented at the same time, the MS-X is Mazda's concept vehicle for 1997.
Mazda SW-X (1997)
As the third concept vehicle from Mazda for 1997, the SW-X will be presented at the same time as the MV-X and MS-X . The four-door van is described by Mazda using the terms “characteristic design”, “exceptional functionality” and “easy responsiveness paired with high performance”.
Mazda ACTIVEHICLE (1999)
In 1999 Mazda presented an SUV with a 3 liter V&M engine under the name ACTIVEHICLE . The model provides the basis for the Mazda Tribute released in 2000 .
Mazda Nextourer (1999)
The Mazda Nextourer presented at the Frankfurt IAA in 1999 is a mixture of van and SUV and is operated with an ID card instead of a key. The drive is provided by a 3.0 liter V6 engine.
Mazda Neospace (1999)
Also in 1999, under the name Neospace , a compact van with so-called freestyle doors followed (regularly hinged front doors and rear doors hinged at the back of a narrow width). The seats of the only 3.9 meter long Neospace can be moved and sunk into the floor if necessary.
Mazda RX-Evolv (1999)
The RX-Evolv presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999 also has the freestyle doors of the Neospace and is powered by a rotary engine. It is already based very closely on the Mazda RX-8, which was mass-produced from 2003 .
Mazda MX-5 Monoposto (2000)
The MX-5 Monoposto introduced in 2000 was intended to remind of legendary racing cars such as the Lotus Eleven and the Jaguar D-Type . The vehicle was presented at the SEMA Show 2000 in Las Vegas and has 190 hp.
Mazda 626 MPS (2000)
The Mazda 626 MPS made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2000 and was intended to compete with Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Lancer . The car, equipped with a 2.5 liter V&M engine and 280 hp, was not produced in series due to a lack of public response.
Mazda MX Sport Tourer (2001)
In 2001 Mazda presented another van with the MX Sport Tourer . It is also equipped with freestyle doors and is powered by a hybrid concept consisting of a 2.0 liter petrol engine and a 54 hp / 40 kW electric motor. A tailgate hinged at the bottom also makes it easier to load the vehicle.
Mazda MX-5 MPS (2001)
With the MX-5 MPS shown for the first time in 2001 , Mazda presents another performance-optimized study of a production model. The MX-5 is equipped with a 200 HP / 147 kW 2-liter engine.
Mazda Secret Hideout (2002)
Another small van was presented in 2001 under the name Secret Hideout . The Secret Hideout is powered by a 1.3 L in-line four-cylinder engine and is also equipped with freestyle doors (regularly hinged front doors and rear doors that are narrowly hinged at the back).
Mazda Cosmo 21 (2002)
The body of the Mazda Cosmo 21 is reminiscent of the historic Mazda 110 S Cosmo , which was built from 1967 to 1972. The basis was the Roadster MX-5 , the engine was the rotary engine of the Mazda RX-8 .
Mazda MX Sport Runabout (2002)
The MX Sport Runabout was designed by the Mazda Design Center in Japan in 2002 and goes into series production in April 2003 as the Mazda2 DY .
Mazda MX Sportif (2003)
The MX Sportif was presented in 2003 and launched in September 2003 as the first generation of the Mazda3 . The concept vehicle is powered by a 2-liter in-line engine with 148 hp / 110 kW.
Mazda Ibuki (2003)
The roadster, presented in 2003 as Mazda Ibuki (from Japanese: "breathe new energy") is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that develops 177 hp (132 kW). It has a mid-engine, air conditioning in the rear and provides the optical basis for the third MX-5 generation NC, released in 2005.
Mazda Kusabi (2003)
In 2003, the Kusabi (from Japanese: "wedge"), an angular limousine, is presented. The vehicle is powered by a 1.6 liter common rail diesel engine and features a tailgate that can be opened from the rear or the sides.
Mazda Washu (2003)
The Mazda Washu (from Japanese: "eagle wing ") was also introduced in 2003 and premiered at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Washu is designed as a six-seater with large windows and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 naturally aspirated engine with 245 hp.
Mazda RX-8-X-Men (2004)
A visually redesigned Mazda RX-8 is shown at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicle has a special blue paint and is designed for the film X-Men 2 , which will be released in 2003. Various design elements on the car in the form of an X indicate its use in the film.
Mazda MX Crossport (2004)
First presented at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005, the MX-Crossport went into series production as the Mazda CX-7 from 2006 . The concept vehicle went into series production almost unchanged.
Mazda MX-Flexa (2004)
Based on the Mazda3, the MX-Flexa was also presented in 2004 . The vehicle is equipped with four sliding doors and has six seats. The MX-Flexa is powered by a 2.3 liter four-cylinder in-line engine with 168 hp (126 kW). The car provides the basis for the Mazda5 from 2005.
Mazda MX-Micro Sport (2004)
In 2004, the MX-Micro Sport was also shown as a small car concept . It is similar to the production model Mazda2 and will be shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show. The MX-Micro Sport is powered by a 150 hp two-liter four-cylinder and has a special technical feature: a chip card that enables keyless access to the vehicle and stores important vehicle information.
Mazda Sassou (2005)
The Mazda Sassou , created at the European research center in Oberursel, will be shown for the first time in 2005 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The vehicle follows the concept of "Shoji", which is used to describe traditional room dividers in Japan. The lighting is only visible through use and is otherwise hidden under plastic panels. A USB stick in the interior is used to activate all interior systems.
Mazda Senku (2005)
Mazda presented another vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show 2005 under the name Mazda Senku (from Japanese: "Pioneer"). The Senku is powered by a hybrid concept consisting of a rotary and electric motor and has electrically opening sliding doors.
Mazda Kabura (2006)
→ Main article : Mazda Kabura The Mazda Kabura (from Japanese: "kabura-ya"; "arrow that makes a howling noise when in flight") premiered at the North American International Auto Show in 2006 . It has a 2.0 liter 16 V front engine with 150 hp and rear wheel drive. Its design with a glass dome in the bonnet, panoramic window and electronically adjustable rear window tint is very modern.
Mazda Nagare (2006)
→ Main article : Mazda Nagare In 2006, the Mazda Nagare (from Japanese: "river"), which was designed by Franz von Holzhausen , was presented at the LA Auto Show . The design of the car is based on the name and has a flowing body. The design should already give an outlook on Mazda's design language for 2020 as early as 2006.
Mazda Hakaze (2007)
→ Main article : Mazda Hakaze The in spring 2007 presented Mazda Hakaze (from Japanese, "Spring Wind") was Vercarmodel Saro Italian Orbassano developed and with a 2.3-liter gasoline engine with turbocharger and 267 hp (196 kW), a four-wheel drive and an electronically controlled automatic transmission with six gears. The first presentation of the car took place virtually in Second Life , where the car could be driven on Nagare Island .
Mazda Ryuga (2007)
→ Main article : Mazda Ryuga The Mazda Ryuga (from Japanese: "graceful river"), presented in 2007, made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is powered by a 2.5 l MZR engine that can also be fueled with bioethanol E85. The technical equipment includes external cameras and a multifunctional control panel with a touchscreen display.
Mazda Taiki (2007)
→ Main article : Mazda Taiki In 2007 Mazda finally presented the Taiki at the Tokyo Motor Show , which was designed to be very aerodynamic with its rear wheels covered. The car is 4.62 meters long and 1.95 meters wide and its design follows the Nagare design line of Mazda Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaze.
Mazda Furai (2008)
→ Main article : Mazda Furai With the Mazda Furai (from Japanese "sound of the wind") Mazda presents a sports car study with a three-disc rotary engine and 450 hp. The Furai was supposed to build a bridge between road and motorsport and was therefore equipped with a Courage C65 chassis from the American Le Mans Series . The design of the Furai followed the Nagare design line of Kabura, Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze and Taiki. In August 2008, the Furai was completely destroyed by fire during test drives by testers from Top Gear magazine .
Mazda Kazamai (2008)
Presented at the Moscow International Motor Show in 2008, Mazda is showing the Kazamai (from Japanese: "dancing wind"), a concept mini-SUV. The design of the Kazamai is based on the Nagare design of various concept vehicles from 2006 and 2007 and is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline direct injection unit.
Mazda Kiyora (2008)
The Kiyora (from Japanese: "purity"), also presented in 2008, also follows the Nagare design language and is similar to the Mazda2 DE , which was released in 2007 . Thanks to a carbon fiber frame and numerous lightweight construction measures, the Kiyora weighs around 900 kilograms and is powered by a four-cylinder engine from the new Mazda engine generation.
Mazda Shinari (2010)
With the Mazda Shinari , the first concept vehicle in the new Kodo design will be presented at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show . The design comes from Ikuo Maeda, who was appointed chief designer in 2009, and is intended, among other things, to convey the bond with nature and “external sharpness”. The Shinari provides the basis for the design of the Mazda6 GJ / GL , which will go into series production from 2012.
Mazda Minagi (2011)
In 2011, the Minagi, the second concept vehicle in Kodo design, followed, and it was presented at the Geneva Motor Show . At the same time, the new Skyactiv engines from Mazda will be premiered at the exhibition stand. From September 2011 the Minagi will go into series production as the Mazda CX-5 .
Mazda Takeri (2011)
The Mazda Takeri , designed in the Kodo design and first presented at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of 2011, is, like the Shinari from 2010, a forerunner of the Mazda6 GJ / GL from 2012 and has been adopted into the series almost unchanged in appearance. A special technical feature of the Takeri is Mazda's first regenerative braking system.
Mazda Hazumi (2014)
With the Mazda Hazumi (from Japanese "jumping up"), a new concept vehicle from Mazda will follow at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The Hazumi is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbodiesel that takes over the Skyactive technology from the larger Mazda diesel engines. As Mazda2 # 2 (type DJ, since 2014) # Mazda2 DJ , the Hazumi will go into series production in Europe from spring 2015.
Mazda Koeru (2015)
Under the name Koeru (from Japanese “go one step further”) Mazda is showing a flat crossover SUV in Kodo design at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show . The model will be further developed until 2019 and will eventually appear as the Mazda CX-30 .
Mazda RX-Vision (2015)
The Mazda RX-Vision coupé premiered in 2015 at the Tokyo Motor Show and is equipped with a rotary piston front engine and rear-wheel drive. In May 2020, the concept vehicle will be implemented in the video game Gran Turismo Sport .
Mazda Vision Coupé (2017)
The Mazda Vision Coupé will be presented together with the Kai Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017 .
Mazda Kai Concept (2017)
The Kai Concept will also be presented as a near-series study in 2017 , which serves as a test vehicle for the new SKYACTIV-X petrol engine and shows a further developed form of the Kodo design. It will go into series production as Mazda 3 BP from 2019 .

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Web links

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• Official Mazda website about concepts