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.
Mazda Kazamai
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.
2008 MIAS Exhibit Vehicles
Reference exhibits Concept vehicles Mazda Kazamai (World Premiere)
Scheduled for sale
Mazda CX-9 (Russia Premiere)
Models currently on the market Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, Mazda
