Mazda Taiki concept car to debut at Tokyo Motor Show
The all-new, the Mazda Taiki concept car, equipped with a next-generation rotary engine, the new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, new Mazda Atenza (Mazda6 in Europe) – soon to be introduced in Japan, a series of future-oriented powertrains, and a variety of environmental and safety technologies will all be revealed by Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show on 24 October 2007.Mazda’s theme for the show is “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom— Mazda’s showroom today and in the future” under which new and exciting second-generation Zoom-Zoom products and future-oriented technologies will reflect the long-term research and development plans to support the “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” program, Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development which was announced this spring.
Mazda Taiki continues the evolution of the Nagare design theme, following in the footsteps of the Mazda Nagare, Mazda Ryuga, and Mazda Hakaze concept vehicles. As the fourth in the series, Mazda Taiki further advances and refines the theme through a fusion of the Nagare (flow) design concept and real-world technologies, such as a next-generation rotary engine and enhanced aerodynamic performance. Mazda Taiki sets a new ideal for the front-engine, rear-drive sports car of the future.
The new Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is equipped with a transversely mounted hydrogen rotary engine, featuring Mazda's hydrogen/gasoline dual-fuel system. The hybrid system efficiently converts energy from hydrogen combustion to electricity and uses it to power the motor. This vehicle promotes practical use thanks to an extended hydrogen-fueled range, and enhanced driving performance and packaging. Leasing programmes for this vehicle are now planned to commence in 2008.
The new Mazda Atenza (Mazda6) was premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show, held last month in Germany, and was highly rated by journalists and visitors. Marking a quantum leap forward in blending driving pleasure with safety and environmental performance, this model embodies Mazda’s latest car-making philosophy and offers the ultimate long-distance touring experience, making it a striking statement of the evolution of Mazda's Zoom-Zoom. At the Tokyo Motor Show, an even sportier and more distinctive model will be showcased for the first time.
In the decade following 2010, Mazda will revise its entire powertrain series, aimed at reaching “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” with the emphasis on enhanced fuel and emissions performance, combined with superior driving performance. These next-generation powertrains will be on display at Tokyo, along with the many safety technologies currently under development to realize sustainable transportation systems.
Mazda is offering an exhilarating driving experience with vehicles that achieve Mazda's trademark fun-to-drive performance, allied with outstanding environmental and safety performance. Visitors will have an opportunity to test drive the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE at the clean energy vehicle demo drive course.
