Mazda fans may be unhappy about the RX-8’s demise, but the Hiroshima-based automaker has a history of displaying well received concepts that eventually enter production, like the RX-Evolve and the Minagi.
The company's latest concept is the Takeri and it will be unveiled at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show on November 30. The Takeri is a mid-size sedan that effectively gives us an early glimpse at the Mazda6's replacement, which is expected to arrive in the market in the first half of 2013.
Like all recent Mazda models, concept and production alike, the Takeri adopts the company’s new “KODO – Soul of Motion” design language.
If you get past the name, the Takeri has a very attractive design, both inside and out, with many styling cues borrowed directly from the Shinari sports sedan study.
Mazda hasn’t been very forthcoming with details, but the company did say that under the hood of the Takeri sits a Skyactive D diesel engine that gets several fuel-saving gizmos, including auto stop/start as well as Mazda’s first kinetic energy recovery system.
During braking, this system captures energy that would otherwise be dissipated as heat, converts it to electricity, stores it in capacitors and uses it to power the car’s ancillary electric systems, further reducing engine consumption.
There's more to come on the Takeri so stay tuned.
10 Comments:
OMG... this car looks very nice, but... the tail looks like the Hyundai Sonata and the new Lexus GS-350/450h 2013.
the rear is very Hyundai Sonata
Man that is a HUGE improvement over the Mazda 6. Me likey!
I foresee this vehicle as being Best in Class upon production. It is very close in design to the original Shinari concept. Imagine a Speed/Sport edition - beautiful design.
If the production car is exactly like this, and is priced around or lower than Camry, or Accord, then it's a definite winner.
Its just MindBlowing to be honest. Imagine riding this car around the streets.
Japanese cars are the Heart and Soul of the Automotive industry.
I think this design has as much chance going into production, as Rooney being told well done for last Saturdays game!
2 thumbs up!
Love seeing the coexistence of sharpness and elegance in its design, especially the beautifully designed doors. Still prefer the rear view of the Shinari concept, so let's hope to see the essence of it on the hatchback model (which is already available on JDM Atenza Sport).
I for one still think that the front end is too much for a family sedan, I prefer the current Gen over this one. May be they can make the grill a little smaller for the production model; proportion wise this car is perfect.
No air vents inside? lool
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