Mazda's Vision concept Coupe was the most elegant sedan of Tokyo

26 October 2017

Read Vision Coupe, see the following Mazda 6?

In anticipation of the opening of the motor show in Tokyo, Japanese companies rushed to present their concepts. Not in left side Mazda, which rolled out just two of the show car. One of them was a Mazda Coupe Vision, which, despite his name is a sedan, and not coupe.

Novelty is the development of the style KODO ("soul of motion"), which is used in all the latest models of the company. One of the most interesting parts Mazda Vision Coupe is the hood: its front face stands for the outside of the bumper. A similar technique is used for the new generation of CX-5 crossover. On the stern of the concept noticeable modest lights-kruglyashi, alluding to the Roadster MX-5.

Because Vision Mazda Coupe is a sedan, it can become the forerunner of the next Mazda 6, especially as the generational shift of the "Six" is not the mountains. In not have a doubt, if not the proportions of the body. According to pushed back the cockpit and just a huge distance between front wheel and door, rear-wheel drive car. And, as we know, all generations of Mazda 6 was built on front-wheel drive platforms.

Also in the announcement of the concept of manufacturer reason mentioned Mazda Luce rotary coupe of the sample in 1969. Directly on the technical stuffing the Vision of the Mazda Coupe is not said, but this is clearly an allusion to use of a rotary-piston engine.

However, rather to look for hints where they may not be. There is no doubt that the next generation Mazda 6 will be performed in the same manner. Another question, will decide whether the Japanese brand to run more expensive and rear-wheel drive large sedan.