2 December 2011

Mazda Takeri premiere at Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda are using the Tokyo Motor Show to world premier their Takeri concept.

Takeri, which hints strongly at Mazda's next generation mid-size saloon, features Kodo; their new design language; SkyActiv technology and i-Eloop, Mazda's regenerative braking system.

Takeri inherits the four-door sports coupe vision of the Mazda Shinari concept car, combining speed and excitement with saloon car styling. It comes with the new Skyactive-D clean diesel engine, Mazda's i-stop idling stop system, and the brand's regenerative 'i-ELOOP' regenerative braking system. Both these technologies achieve huge improvements in fuel efficiency and driving performance.

Also making its Japanese debut there is the new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV.

It is the first production vehicle to feature the brand's new design language Kodo paired with Skyactiv Technology engines, transmission, body shell and chassis. It is scheduled to go on sale in Europe during 2012.