Mazda Kazamai Crossover Concept

The new Mazda Kazamai has a length of 4,520mm and a width of 1,930mm, the Kazamai Concept is slightly larger than the current Mazda3. With the new lightweight materials and new processing/joining technologies, the Kazamai is about 100kg or 220 lbs lighter. This contributes to better handling and improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions. -Continued

A 2.0 liter direct injection petrol engine with combustion control technology and variable valve control will powered the Kazamai. The 2.0-liter DISI petrol engine is coupled to a lightweight, next-generation compact 6-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.

According to the Japanese automaker, in combination with the Kazamai’s aerodynamics and its lightweight body, the powertrain would deliver an estimated 30 percent improvement in fuel consumption and emissions versus the current MZR 2.0-litre petrol engine.