Three Concepts and a Production Crossover Show Mazda
Mazda has just announced that it will be bringing several never-before
seen vehicles to crown its display at the 2006 North American International Auto Show which takes place this coming January. Aside from showing updates to the Mazda6 and the all-new MX-5 roadster, it will be bringing a pair of economy-sized concepts and a unique design study. Mazda will also be debuting its all-new CX-7 crossover utility vehicle.
The Kabura Concept is the third and final vehicle in Mazda's global design trilogy. This three-part series is a showcase of the many cultural influences that surround each of its design studios. Named after the Japanese term used for the 'first arrow into battle', the Kabura was styled and built at Mazda's design centre in California. It follows the European-designed Sassou subcompact and the Japanese-designed Senku concept.
Based off of the MX-5's floorpan and powertrain, the Kabura is a lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car designed to emphasize the pleasures of driving, without sacrificing versatility. Mazda has already proven this point twice over with its current generation of sports cars - the astonishingly practical four-door RX-8 and the latest MX-5 with its impressively sized trunk. Fans of Mazda no doubt look forward to seeing what surprises are in store with the Kabura.
From a sole front quarter sketch, the Kabura takes on a look of a scaled down RX-8, with sharper curves and a swoopier roofline. The trademarked Mazda five-sided grille is offset to both sides by aggressive looking intakes, and highly detailed L-shaped headlamps while a separate, silver-coloured hood bulge, similar to that on the Ikubi concept car (predecessor to the MX-5), provides additional visual drama.
Mazda has just announced that it will be bringing several never-before
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| Mazda's Kabura Concept is light, sporty and practical. Sounds like the perfect baby brother to the RX-8. (Photo: Mazda Canada) |
The Kabura Concept is the third and final vehicle in Mazda's global design trilogy. This three-part series is a showcase of the many cultural influences that surround each of its design studios. Named after the Japanese term used for the 'first arrow into battle', the Kabura was styled and built at Mazda's design centre in California. It follows the European-designed Sassou subcompact and the Japanese-designed Senku concept.
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| The MX-Crossport Concept has been committed to production as the CX-7 Crossover. (Photo: Mazda Canada) |
From a sole front quarter sketch, the Kabura takes on a look of a scaled down RX-8, with sharper curves and a swoopier roofline. The trademarked Mazda five-sided grille is offset to both sides by aggressive looking intakes, and highly detailed L-shaped headlamps while a separate, silver-coloured hood bulge, similar to that on the Ikubi concept car (predecessor to the MX-5), provides additional visual drama.