Mazda Takeri concept (Tokyo Motor Show preview photos)
The Mazda Takeri takes the Kodo design cues developed for the CX-5 small crossover and reshapes them for a sporty sedan.
It's called the Mazda Takeri
At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, alongside the likes of the Japanese-spec CX-5, Demio (Mazda2), and Axela (Mazda3), Mazda will debut the Takeri concept.
The Takeri takes Mazda's new "Kodo: Soul of Motion" design language and wraps it around the proportions of a sporty sedan.
Mazda Takeri concept: Bound for production?
It's not hard to see from the roofline and the proportions that the Takeri could one day hit the road wearing a Mazda6 badge.
Mazda Takeri concept: Design heritage
Many elements of the current Mazda6 are visible in the Takeri concept, albeit much more highly stylized. Observe, for example, the pronounced front fenders.
Mazda Takeri concept: It's in the details
One design element that we like is the chrome bar that joins the headlamps and wraps around the lower edge of the enlarged pentagonal grille.
Kodo in production
The Kodo design language will reach production first in the Mazda CX-5 small crossover. Imagine this vehicle as a sedan and you'll have an idea of how Mazda plans to soften the Takeri's design for production. Even the headlight-joining chrome bar is there, however subtle.
Mazda Takeri concept: Sustainable Zoom-Zoom
Mazda wants to have its performance cake and eat it efficiently, too. So the Takeri features what the automaker is calling "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom."
Mazda Takeri concept: SkyActiv-D clean diesel engine
Under the hood is the SkyActiv-D diesel engine. If I had to guess, I'd say it's the high-power variant from the CX-5 crossover that twists the flywheel to the tune of 175 horsepower and 309 pound-feet.
Mazda Takeri concept: Capacitor-based braking regeneration
In addition to the SkyActiv engine and chassis tech, the Takeri will also feature Mazda's first braking regeneration system, which stores recaptured energy in a capacitor that, in turn, powers the auxiliary electrical systems.
Mazda Takeri concept: Driver-oriented dash
Inside, the Takeri has a simple, driver-oriented dashboard.
Mazda Takeri concept: No room for a fifth wheel
The Takeri's cabin features four bucket seats (probably made out of something recycled or reclaimed in the spirit of Sustainable Zoom-Zoom), so you can forget about fitting in a fifth passenger.
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