Mazda Minagi Concept Detailed and Head to Geneva
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Mazda has released the official details on its Minagi Concept. The sleek Minagi CUV is meant to give us all a few taste of exactly where Mazda's design is headed in the near future along with showcase Mazda's new Skyactiv drivetrain technologies.
Mazda was not disclosing exactly what is under that sculpted hood other than said that the Minagi will be powered by a Skyactiv engine plus a Skyactiv transmission. Not only those fuel-saving components, Mazda claims that its Minagi will also be equipped with a number of weight-saving tricks to improve fuel economy.
The Minagi Concept puts on a new Mazda design theme dubbed Kodo, or best known as "soul of motion". From what we can see from the teasers, Minagi's look is a full galaxy ahead of the all smiles design Mazda is currently using. Minagi concept is slated to be showcased at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March.
Read the full press release after the jump.
Mazda MINAGI Concept to Showcase Mazda's All-new SKYACTIV Technologies and KODO Design at the Geneva Motor Show
HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its new MINAGI compact crossover SUV concept car during the press days of the 2011 Geneva motor show, which is being held from March 1-13, 2011. The Mazda MINAGI concept fully embraces Mazda's new SKYACTIV technologies and its new design theme, KODO – Soul of Motion. The exciting MINAGI concept is the forerunner to the launch of Mazda's upcoming next-generation products and symbolizes the evolution of the Mazda brand as it begins a new era.
Mazda MINAGI
The Mazda MINAGI is a compact crossover SUV concept that combines Mazda's SKYACTIV technologies - which represent the harmony between driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance - with emotional KODO design that communicates pent up energy bursting with vitality as the vehicle nimbly navigates a sprawling urban cityscape. Fully introducing SKYACTIV technologies throughout, MINAGI is equipped with a SKYACTIV engine and SKYACTIV transmission fitted to a SKYACTIV-Body and chassis that merge comprehensive weight reduction with the assurance of ample safety features.
Mazda's stand at the Geneva show will also feature new SKYACTIV technology exhibits and the
Mazda SHINARI design concept car, among a wide range of products.Officially titled the 81e Salon International de l'Auto de Genève, the show's press days are March
1 and 2, and the public days are March 3-13, 2011. Mazda will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 1.
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