First Photos of 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept

Johnny Drama · 07-15-2008, 12:12 PM

First Photos of 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept

We thought we'd have to wait until August 26th for photos of Mazda's new show car, but the company leaked a few shots of its Kazamai concept before its unveiling at the 2008 Moscow motor show.
Early sketches of the Kazamai suggested it could closely resemble the 2006 Hakaze concept, but the photos reveal the new crossover design carries much more influence from Mazda's sports cars. The concept's roofline, particularly in its C-pillar kink, echoes that of the RX-8, while the front fascia and side surfaces seem to have evolved from the Furai concept shown at the 2008 Detroit show.
Exact details on the concept are presently unknown, but Mazda claims the crossover makes use of a 'next-generation' direct-injection engine and an all-new transmission design, sending power to the road via an all-wheel drive system. Look for a little more detail surrounding the Kazamai's powertrain to surface closer to its August debut.

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Paton · 07-15-2008, 05:45 PM

Thanks for posting! Those rims just make that thing twisted!

Supersonic · 07-16-2008, 03:12 PM

I love that rear 3/4 profile. Very nice

reginab · 07-28-2008, 11:36 PM

Haha. That thing's insane! Like someone took an old picture of a mazda and then just screwed it all up. Looks quite like the conversation car though.

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L8APEX · 09-17-2008, 08:44 AM

I would drive one. Maybe with different wheels, they remind me of some cheap Konigs, but the car itself is pretty cool. Mazda keeps making these artistic show cars, I can't wait until they actually produce something based on them.

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Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 552	First Photos of 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept First Photos of 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept We thought we'd have to wait until August 26th for photos of Mazda's new show car, but the company leaked a few shots of its Kazamai concept before its unveiling at the 2008 Moscow motor show. Early sketches of the Kazamai suggested it could closely resemble the 2006 Hakaze concept, but the photos reveal the new crossover design carries much more influence from Mazda's sports cars. The concept's roofline, particularly in its C-pillar kink, echoes that of the RX-8, while the front fascia and side surfaces seem to have evolved from the Furai concept shown at the 2008 Detroit show. Exact details on the concept are presently unknown, but Mazda claims the crossover makes use of a 'next-generation' direct-injection engine and an all-new transmission design, sending power to the road via an all-wheel drive system. Look for a little more detail surrounding the Kazamai's powertrain to surface closer to its August debut. Photo Gallery: First Photos of 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine More...

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Paton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 67	Thanks for posting! Those rims just make that thing twisted! __________________ Titanium Grey 2004 RX8 GT (AT) - "Stock Naked"

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	I would drive one. Maybe with different wheels, they remind me of some cheap Konigs, but the car itself is pretty cool. Mazda keeps making these artistic show cars, I can't wait until they actually produce something based on them. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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07-16-2008, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	I love that rear 3/4 profile. Very nice

07-28-2008, 11:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
reginab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Haha. That thing's insane! Like someone took an old picture of a mazda and then just screwed it all up. Looks quite like the conversation car though. ________________________________________________ Autopartswarehouse rocks!