Mazda Concept Cars in Tokyo Auto Salon
2016
Five different concepts have been
unveiled by Mazda ahead of the Tokyo Auto Salon next month. As with concepts
already seen from the likes of Honda and Daihatsu, Mazda's concepts aren't
outlandish and simply add both aggression and sophistication to five cars from
the brand.
Kicking things off are two concepts
based around the Mazda MX-5, known simply as the Roadster in Japan. The first
is dubbed the RS Racing Concept and is painted gloss black. It is been fitted
with a bold splitter at the front end complete with red accents. Matching side
skirts are also featured as is a custom rear bumper and diffuser also including
red elements. A new dual-exiting exhaust has been installed alongside bespoke
wheels, while the adjustable suspension is meant to improve the handling of the
already driver-focused sports car.
The second MX-5 on display is the NR-A
Racing Spec. It is more focused on track use, featuring a racing-inspired
white, silver, red and black livery, a prominent tow hook and a roll cage.
Inside there are racing bucket seats and Takata seatbelts.
The customized Mazda CX-3 brandishes a
black and red paint scheme similar to the Roadster RS Racing Concept, but its
most eye-catching elements are the new rear bumper and roof-mounted spoiler.
Also on display will be the Mazda6,
known as the Atenza in its local market. It's been outfitted with a new
splitter, side skirts and rear bumper as well as a set of black wheels with
silver lips.
The fifth, and final, concept is a
rally-prepped Mazda2 with mudflaps, rally wheels and tyres, a roll cage and a
stripped-out cabin.
