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Mazda is primed and ready to hit the Geneva Motor Show with their latest concept, the Minagi. This new concept car previews the next generation CX-5 SUV and now, the Japanese automaker has finally pulled the covers off of the new concept SUV . As seen in the Shinari concept, the design of the Mazda Minagi takes its cues from the automaker’s new ’Kodo’ design language. The SUV’s front end has the same large grille and sharp headlight configuration seen in the Shinari. The grille comes with an outlined chromed “signature wing” that goes all the way through the headlight and defines the Minagi’s sharp styling, dynamic profile, and overall aggressive look. Just like the headlight’s, the Minagi’s taillights features the same slit-shaped design, like a ferocious car ready to pounce on the competition. In terms of designing the Minagi using the brand’s new Kodo styling cue, the Japanese automaker was able to translate the essence of the new design, successfully communicating pent-up energy bursting with vitality as the vehicle nimbly navigates a sprawling urban cityscape. "I felt a compact crossover SUV was the perfect vehicle to express agility and focused movement the flexibility of four limbs moving in unison, and an upright posture,” said Masashi Nakayama, the designer of the Minagi concept. Inside the Minagi, the concept has plenty of high-end features that also taps into the Kodo’s seamless flowing design. The cockpit comes with four upright satin chrome struts that serves as a support to the vehicle’s dashboard. The seats have been dressed in leather and is complemented by red stitching. The touchscreen interface on both the center console and the dash are stacked with high-tech features that serve as multi-function infotainment systems. Likewise, the Minagi’s instrument panel has sporty touches that include the three-spoke steering wheel and clock-like meters that emit a calming and subdued blue-ish hue. Unfortunately, Mazda didn’t go into specifics regarding the concept’s technical aspect, saying only that the Minagi will feature the company’s new SkyActiv engine and SkyActiv transmission fitted to a SkyActiv-Body and chassis that merge comprehensive weight reduction with the assurance of ample safety features. Check out gallery for all the new photos of the Mazda Minagi .
19 comments: Mazda Minagi Concept Mazda cars are really impressive and unique indeed! The reason that really caught my attention is its sexy and hot color which I found so stunning and awesome.
 Awesome! It looks very luscious on its glossy red body paint and because of that it can surely captivate lots of attention. I just only curious if it also has an impressive interior?
 It looks so luscious on its body paint! Moreover, even though it has the same platform with the other vehicles of them, I’m still impressed on it. I just only hope that this time they would already use a powerful engine on it.
 This Minage concept will surely hit the Geneva Motor Show. Looking at this Minagi concept it express the luxury, agility and the flexibility that it have.
 Mazda cars are really impressive and very unique indeed! The reason that really caught my attention is its sexy and hot color which I found so stunning and awesome.
 This Minagi concept really looks great with its color. I’m simply amazed with the simple but aggressive looks of this Minagi. I bet lots of people will get so excited to see this on production.
This Minagi concept will surely hit the Geneva Motor Show. Looking at this Minagi concept it express the luxury, agility and the flexibility that it has.
 I remember reading posts last year on another forum about a possible CX-5 model coming to the U.S. market. The accompanying renderings looked about the size of the original Toyota RAV4 (smallish).
 I sure hope most of this design language actually makes it to production and it is available with AWD. I would buy one in a minute. I’m glad to see the smiley face shenanigans is short lived.
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01.11.2012 @ 05:36