The exterior styling gives the impression of a "lean body with highly developed muscles."

Three-dimensional sculpting of the grill that links with the headlights lends an expression of speed.

The luminous metallic blue conveys an image of hard metal.

Front and rear bumpers are designed to optimize the airflow along the underbody of the car.

The cockpit-styled interior separates the driver from the passenger and helps the driver feel a deeper connection with the vehicle.

Name that button. The instrument cluster and wheel controls put the Shinari's technology at the driver's fingertips.

The instrument cluster combines analog controls with digital displays. A closer look reveals electronic displays integrated with analog controls to display information on the three driving modes, a speedometer that tops out at 280 kph, and a button with a mail icon on it located below the joystick on the center console, suggesting that e-mail may be a feature of the infotainment.

Even the seatbelts appear to be next-generation design.

Buttons controlling the Shinari's Smart Idle Stop System and Dynamic Stability Control are embedded in the center console.

This studio rendering shows the Mazda Shinari in the design stage.