Mazda Shinari concept

Mazda unveiled Monday at a private event in Italy, sports coupe concept Shinari, a four-door vehicle that indicates the direction of Japanese brand design. Mazda concept Shinari will attend and the Paris Motor Show in October.

The new concept Mazda Shinari models forecast future issue of the Japanese manufacturer’s range. Mazda will use the word “Kodo” (in Japanese means soul movement) to describe the future design language.

Mazda officials did not want to specify when the new design will appear on production vehicles. However, “this design will lead to a new generation of Mazda’s design language and lead and other elements,” said Ikuo Maeda, General Manager Design Division of Mazda Motor, during the presentation of near Milan, cited by Automotive News Europe.

The new design language was created through collaboration Mazda studios in Germany, the United States and Japan.

Mazda officials also said that future work and improve vehicle interiors, which are intended to be premium. “We want to get into the same group with BMW and Audi,” said Derek Jenkins, director of design at Mazda North America. “For equipment and want the same quality finish.

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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

There are several rumors flying around for these couple of years about the condition of Mazda MX-5 Miata. There are rumors that the new 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be produced and returned to the basic styling of its 1989 model, so the new 2013 model will be fuel efficient (more efficient than the previous one), lighter, and also cleaner.

But now there’s realistic and official news from the company about the new 2013 Mazda Mx-5 Miata. Based on the realistic source – and also the drawing from the manufacturers’ artists itself – the rumors about the new ride seems to be confirmed. With the roadster style, the company is working very hard on the aesthetic part.

On the outer side of the car, there will be oval front grille that goes along the line of the side car. It’s based on the smiling face grille – which is kind of cute styling. The headlights will be available in teardrop shape with slanting model. Based on the sketch, the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miatadefinitely goes back to its 1989 root. However, there’s a slight change on the machine area with the engine of Skyactive-G with 1.5 liter capacity, producing about 125 hp, along with 50 mpg system and also manual six speed transmissions. However, for American market, the engine will be available with 2.0 liter machine producing 145 hp.

The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata release date will be available around 2013 fall, with debut around March 2013 at Geneva Auto Show.

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