Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase
the world premiere of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle, as well as the
Japan debut of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept, at the 39th Tokyo Motor
Show, to be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture, from Wednesday,
October 19 through Sunday, November 6, 2005.
Joining them on the Mazda stand will be the all-new Mazda MPV, soon
to be launched in Japan. Also exhibited at the Tokyo show will be the
Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept vehicle-offering both Zoom-Zoom
driving pleasure, outstanding eco-friendliness and -and the next-generation
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and Advanced Driver-Support Technologies.
Mazda will display a wide variety of vehicles and technologies that
demonstrate its product-led growth to visitors, highlighting the progress
of Mazda Momentum, its mid-term corporate management plan that was launched
in November 2004.
Mazda SENKU, ‘a four-seater rotary sports car for adults’,
is a concept car that reflects a new direction for four-seater rotary
sports cars designed with mature drivers in mind.
The concept clearly demonstrates how Mazda continues to offer new and
unique Zoom-Zoom driving qualities in the face of increasing environmental
and safety requirements and diversifying customer demands posed by societal
changes.
Mazda MX-Crossport-an entirely new breed of vehicle
that combines the merits of a sports car and an SUV-was first introduced
to the public in January at the 2005 North America International Auto
Show in Detroit. The Tokyo Motor Show marks its debut in Japan. The
Mazda MX-Crossport indicates a direction that Mazda’s future
products could take as it further expands its lineup of new generation
products.
The all-new Mazda MPV, planned to be launched first
in Japan as part of its global rollout, is a further evolution of the
original MPV’s
user-friendly packaging. It reflects Mazda DNA within a relaxing interior,
refined and stylish design, and outstanding driving pleasure that far
surpasses that of a conventional minivan.
The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE (rotary engine) Hybrid concept features
a hybrid power unit that combines a dual-fuel, hydrogen/gasoline rotary
engine with an electric motor. The power unit is transversely mounted
at the front in a front-wheel drive layout. The development team aimed
to produce a vehicle with outstanding driving and environmental performance
along with a comfortable, roomy interior.
Other exhibits include a Mazda RX-8 equipped with the hydrogen RE engine
that is viable for practical uses, with plans for commercial leasing
in the future. Also on exhibit will be the next-generation MZR 2.3 DISI
Turbo engine with direct injection that achieves clean, powerful performance;
the Smart Idling Stop System which eliminates the need for an electric
starter motor, and delivers quiet and quick starting; and Advanced Driver-Support
Technologies that incorporates intelligent transport systems. Mazda is
developing unique technologies to create vehicles that combine care for
the environment while still retaining the Zoom-Zoom spirit. Test rides
in the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE are available at the Clean Energy Vehicle
Test Ride event site.
Major exhibits
Reference exhibits |
Concept vehicle |
Mazda SENKU (World premiere) |
Mazda MX-Crossport (Japan premiere) |
Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid (World premiere) |
Scheduled for launch/lease |
All New MPV (World premiere) |
Tribute Hybrid (World premiere) |
RX-8 Hydrogen RE (World premiere) |
Technical exhibits |
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All new MPV cut body |
MAZDA G-BOOK ALPHA |
Environment |
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine cut model |
RENESIS Hydrogen rotary engine |
Smart Idling Stop System (World premiere) |
Safety |
Advanced Driver-Support Technologies |
Vehicles on market |
All New Mazda MX-5/Roadster, RX-8,
Mazdaspeed6/Mazda6 MPS/Mazdaspeed Atenza,
Mazda5/Premacy, others |
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* Mazda will exhibit a total of 22 vehicles (18 vehicles on October 19th
press day.) |