Mazda has unveiled its Kazamai compact crossover concept ahead of the car’s Moscow International Automobile Salon. The Kazamai – which means “swirling crosswinds” – is the latest show car to feature Mazda’s ‘Nagare’ design language.
Although Mazda has not released any details on the Kazamai’s powertrain, the Japanese automaker says the car will continue the company’s theme of ‘sustainable zoom-zoom’. Underhood lies a direct-injection engine mated a “newly developed transmission.” The Kazamai’s flowing lines translate to better aerodynamics, which means lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
Mazda has yet to green light the Kazamai for production, but it seems a road-going version of the car – albeit more tame than the show car – could be in the cards. Compact SUVs are now the second largest segment in Russia – which is now the largest auto market in Europe – so Mazda is probably looking to take a slice of that pie for itself.
