[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mazda-future-concepts\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mazda-future-concepts\/","headline":"Mazda points to the future with two new concepts","name":"Mazda points to the future with two new concepts","description":"Many were hoping, wishing, praying that 2017\u2019s Tokyo Motor Show would debut the long-awaited follow-up to the RX-7: Mazda\u2019s much-loved rotary-engined modern classic. No such luck this time. Instead, the Japanese car maker opted to show off two highly impressive concepts that provide heavy clues to what future Mazda models may look and feel like. Vision Coupe The first is the Vision Coupe. This arty and elegant design study is the sole work of Mazda\u2019s design boss Ikuo Maeda. With […]","datePublished":"2017-10-25","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mazda-vision_coupe_rx_vision-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mazda-vision_coupe_rx_vision-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mazda-future-concepts\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Mazda","SHOWS"],"wordCount":328,"keywords":["concept car","mazda","Mazda Kai","Mazda Vision Coupe","Tokyo Motor Show"],"articleBody":"Many were hoping, wishing, praying that 2017\u2019s Tokyo Motor Show would debut the long-awaited follow-up to the RX-7: Mazda\u2019s much-loved rotary-engined modern classic.No such luck this time. Instead, the Japanese car maker opted to show off two highly impressive concepts that provide heavy clues to what future Mazda models may look and feel like.Vision CoupeThe first is the Vision Coupe. This arty and elegant design study is the sole work of Mazda\u2019s design boss Ikuo Maeda.With no engineers involved, it is purely aesthetic, allowing Mr Maeda to do what he will and without any obstacles or rules, he\u2019s come up with a real feast for the eyes.Maeda settled on the design for this sleek two-door after making ten sculptures and scale models, as well as several full-size clays over a two-year process. Usually, a concept car is thrown together in under 12 months.The Vision Coupe\u2019s exterior employs Mazda\u2019s Kodo – Soul of Motion design language, which follows a minimalist Japanese aesthetic to achieve a simple one-motion form that aims to convey a sense of speed.Inside, the cabin applies the concept of \u2018ma\u2019 from traditional Japanese architecture (translation: \u201cspace\u201d). This means it combines three-dimensional depth with a strong longitudinal axis to produce a relaxed space while maintaining the feeling of motion.The next Mazda 3?The other concept on Mazda\u2019s Tokyo stand is the Kai, a five-door hatchback that suggests what we can expect when the new Mazda 3 when it goes on sale in 2019.It features an evolution of the brand\u2019s Skyactiv-X petrol engine and a more mature expression of the Kodo design language, with muscular, solid proportions and a delicate flow of reflections over the sides of the body.Mazda says that compared to the current Mazda 3, it is considerably quieter, more comfortable ride and enhanced performance, thanks to refinement in all areas.The 45th Tokyo Motor Show is open to the public from 28 October to 5 November."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mazda points to the future with two new concepts","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mazda-future-concepts\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]