Mazda Shinari Concept
Mazda Shinari is a four-door, four-seat sports coupe concept vehicle and a pure expression of Mazda’s new design theme, Kodo — Soul of Motion — in its idealized form. The Shinari showcases several new design elements that will carry forward into production, beginning with the 2013 CX-5 compact SUV, and it represents the first initiative by Mazda Design to express Kodo.
The Japanese word shinari describes the appearance of a person or an animal as it flexes its body in preparation for a fast movement. And, with images of strength flowing across every panel and part, Mazda says the Shinari looks ready to leap at any second. The distinctive front fenders represent the further evolution of the prominent fenders introduced on the RX-8. They highlight the dynamic movement expressed in the sides of the Shinari, in a style that is both sporty and elegant. Together with the further three-dimensional sculpting of the front grille, the design proudly emphasizes the Mazda lineage.
In the interior, Mazda says it designed the optimum space for both the driver cockpit, to enable the driver to focus on the task of driving, as well as the passenger environment, offering a sense of openness, and it offers new ideas in human-machine interface in cockpit design.
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The new 2013 CX-5 is the first vehicle from Mazda to offer the full complement of SkyActiv technologies.
2013 Mazda CX-5
Coming in the spring, the new 2013 CX-5 is the first vehicle from Mazda to offer the full complement of SkyActiv technologies, which includes a 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G engine, six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and new, lighter SkyActiv body and chassis architecture. The SkyActiv-G engine produces 155 hp. Mazda says it will have the best highway fuel economy (5.7 L/100 km) of any SUV sold in Canada when it goes on sale.
The 2013 CX-5 is also the first Mazda vehicle to display the new Kodo design language, which will appear on future Mazda vehicles. The new five-point grille will be common to all forthcoming Mazda vehicles and is the starting point for a striking design that flows backward, exuding muscular characteristics in an overall athletic form.
The interior is finished in high-quality materials and comes with a choice of black or sand interior colours. Available interior features include a 5.8-inch multimedia screen, navigation system and nine-speaker Bose stereo. The spacious interior comfortably seats five, and the second row folds down easily with Mazda’s unique Karakuri remote seat release levers.
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Based on a Mazda SEMA concept vehicle, this Special Edition adds to the already youthful and sporty styling of the Mazda3.
2012 Mazda3 Special Edition
For 2012, Mazda is introducing a limited-run Mazda3 Special Edition, which adds a unique flair of customization straight from the dealer. Based on a Mazda SEMA concept vehicle, this Special Edition adds to the already youthful and sporty styling of the Mazda3. Production will be limited to just 700 units and will be available in sedan form only.
The Special Edition is based on the Mazda3 GX with air conditioning. It adds carbon-fibre-treatment accents to both the interior and exterior. The exterior colour is offset by a carbon-fibre-treatment roof and mirrors and distinctive glossy black 16-inch alloy wheels. A chrome MazdaSpeed exhaust finishes off the exterior changes.
Inside the car, a carbon-fibre-look trim kit adds to the custom look of the package.
The Special Edition will be available in early 2012 and will start at $18,990 when equipped with a standard five-speed manual transmission. An optional five-speed automatic transmission will be available for $1,200.
