Mazda will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda Kabura
compact sports coupe concept vehicle, and the all-new Mazda CX-7, a crossover
sports-utility-vehicle (SUV), at the 2006 North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from Sunday, January 8 through Sunday, January
22, 2006.
Joining them on the Mazda stand will be a Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept
vehicle—powered by a RENESIS hydrogen rotary dual-fuel-engine that can use
hydrogen or gasoline, and offering both Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure and
outstanding eco-friendliness. A Mazda Tribute Hybrid will also be shown.
Mazda Kabura
Mazda Kabura, a compact sports coupe, is a concept car designed at Mazda’s
design center in California. Kabura is the third design concept vehicle from
Mazda following Mazda SASSOU (designed at Mazda’s European Design Center ) and
Mazda SENKU (designed at Mazda’s Yokohama R&D Center near Tokyo ), each
reflecting the global influences that Mazda chief designers can draw from.
With a compact body, the Mazda Kabura sports coupe is a vehicle that combines
the pleasures of sports car driving with functionality. With a rear-drive
powertrain that elicits dynamic styling and a wide range of utilities on board,
it was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive. Kabura is a concept
car that embodies the highest elements of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom ethos.
“Kabura” is a Japanese term taken from “Kabura-ya”, an arrow that makes a sound
when fired and was used to signal the start of a battle. The “first arrow into
battle” depicts Mazda’s spirit of pursuing unique and exciting ventures.
2007 Mazda CX-7
The Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) will make its public debut
at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and the North American International Auto
Show in Detroit in January 2006.
Arriving in the North American market in the spring of 2006, the five-seat CX-7
embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality, resulting in
a fun-to-drive SUV with Mazda’s trademark “Soul of a Sports car”. It is a
vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before.
Prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, and
Mazda’s signature five-pointed grille clearly register this new model as a
Mazda. Large eighteen-inch aluminum wheels proclaim CX-7’s Zoom-Zoom intentions.
The sporty interior fulfills every car enthusiast’s innate desire to jump in and
drive. Along with this sporty overall image, high quality is achieved through
detailed craftsmanship.
The Mazda CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter
four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine, MZR 2.3L DISI TURBO that
produces a hearty 244 horsepower at 5,000 rpm.