Mazda Hakaze Concept
The Mazda Hakaze Concept (マツダ・葉風, Matsuda Hakaze) is a concept car that was revealed in early February 2007 by Japanese manufacturer Mazda. Its major design elements come from a new design language developed by Mazda called Nagare, developed by Laurens van den Acker, Mazda Global Design Director. It translates to "flow". This element has been used on past Mazda concept cars such as: Mazda Nagare; Mazda Ryuga; Mazda Kabura.
| Mazda Hakaze Concept | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Production | Prototype Concept car |
| Designer | Laurens van den Acker Mazda Global Design Director Peter Birtwhistle Mazda Chief Designer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Crossover SUV |
| Body style | 2-Door Small SUV 2+2 (car body style) Coupe |
| Layout | All Wheel Drive |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Related | Mazda Nagare Mazda Ryuga Mazda Taiki Mazda Furai |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | MZR 2.3 L DISI Turbo Petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed Automatic (electronically controlled) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,420 mm (174.0 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
Niche
It was designed to have the looks of a coupe, the functionality of a Crossover SUV or CUV, while having the driving capabilities of a roadster.
Features
The car has no door handles, cameras in place of mirrors, lighting effects, scissor doors, and a partially removable roof.
Interior
Inside it has four bucket seats, making somewhat of a 2+2 format. There is a wrap-around center console. Everything inside can be adjusted to the driver's specific needs; once they are set the settings are stored in a Bluetooth card that the driver keeps possession of. When the driver activates the car using the card, all his/her personal preferences are automatically adjusted.