[extreme_torque]

Who says Japanese cannot design desirable cars. Mazda can. The company has revealed two concepts at the Tokyo Motor show 2017. The Kai concept envisions the next generation Mazda 3 while the Vision Coupe, which the company says is a concept only, I hope and pray it goes into production as the new Mazda 6.

Both concepts are smashingly good looking with agressive fronts, feline headlights and exquisite surface detailing with no extraneous curves or lines, no more no less. In pure design terms I feel they are as good as any from Europe.

I owned the current generation Mazda 3 and having driven it for 41k kms in less than 2 years, I can say for sure that no car in its class combines the performance, the economy, the quality and the desirability in one car in a way Mazda can. Combine those looks with Skyactiv X, a compression ignition petrol engine, a world's first and you realize here is an automaker that punches far above its weight.

More dope on the official links below.

The Kai Concept
http://www2.mazda.com/en/next-genera...odcut-concept/


The Vision Coupe Concept
http://www2.mazda.com/en/next-generation/design/

[rshnvjy]

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

I owned the current generation Mazda 3 and having driven it for 41k kms in less than 2 years, I can say for sure that no car in its class combines the performance, the economy, the quality and the desirability in one car in a way Mazda can. Combine those looks with Skyactiv X, a compression ignition petrol engine, a world's first and you realize here is an automaker that punches far above its weight.

Absolutely. I've travelled in a few current gen Mazda 3s and they are phenomenal cars. They feel solid and 'European' in a way no Japanese (Toyota and Honda) car has ever felt. The interiors are chic and thoughtfully designed and the whole car feels cohesive and beautifully built.

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Who says Japanese cannot design desirable cars. Mazda can. The company has revealed two concepts at the Tokyo Motor show 2017. The Kai concept envisions the next generation Mazda 3 while the Vision Coupe, which the company says is a concept only, I hope and pray it goes into production as the new Mazda 6.

I agree! When big name players like Toyota and Honda struggle with the new designs, Mazda is so consistent in their design language. And whats more refreshing is that their designs are not just evolutions (say like a VW). Here each generation comes up a new concept and they quite brilliantly infuse into the production models. The current Kodo design language still looks very fresh.

[extreme_torque]

Originally Posted by vb-san

I agree! When big name players like Toyota and Honda struggle with the new designs, Mazda is so consistent in their design language. And whats more refreshing is that their designs are not just evolutions (say like a VW). Here each generation comes up a new concept and they quite brilliantly infuse into the production models. The current Kodo design language still looks very fresh.

Although Honda and Toyota are trying hard now, I feel they are trying a little too hard. Their recent designs, even though much better than their past efforts, are still nowhere near as classy or subtle as the Mazda's. Too many curves, too many elements, they simply wont age as well as Mazda's.

Mazda's Kodo design language has also been the most consistent at making good looking cars starting from small hatchback to a 7 seater SUV. Mazda currently do not have one bad looking car in their entire passenger car portfolio. Infact each one is right up there with the best in its class in terms of style. I dont think you can say that about too many manufacturers right now. Their car's deserve more success.

[abhishek46]

The vision coupe looks stunning, for sure.

But then, why did someone take a ruler and chopped off it's backside? (First Picture - KAI concept).
Looks like that would be a contender for the smallest rear overhang, in the history of Automotive design.

[khan_sultan]

Have to agree with comments here that the design language of Mazda is a notch above the others. Won't even comment on the engine aspects.

I happened to see the Vision Coupe in person during the Tokyo Motor Show. Must say that for me personally, it was the most beautiful car I saw in the entire motor show. I was so enamored by it that I walked the entire length of the exhibition area to see it again in evening before leaving for the day.

The car is simply breathtaking gorgeous. Here are some of the dozens of pictures I took of this car from every possible angle.