Mazda Hazumi

The Mazda Hazumi is a concept car created by Mazda to show the public a possible design for the 2015 Mazda Demio/Mazda2. It debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The concept is lower and larger than the Mazda 2. The ultra-futuristic interior probably won't make it production.[3] The production version will rival the Hyundai i20, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Sonic, and the Ford Fiesta.[4] The price of the Mazda 2 is estimated at under $20k.[5]

Mazda Hazumi
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact/Supermini
Body style5 door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
RelatedMazda Demio/Mazda2 (DJ)
Powertrain
Engine92 cu in (1.5 L) SkyActiv-D turbodiesel I4[1]
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase101.8 in (2,585 mm)
Length160.2 in (4,070 mm)
Width68.1 in (1,730 mm)
Height57.1 in (1,450 mm)[2]

The manufacturer says that they designed the car "to look as if it is literally bursting with energy." They revealed that the name Hazumi means "to bound or spring up."[6]

AutoWeek says taking away the show room interior, heavy looking wheels and centered twin exhaust pipes and you would have a close to production look.[6]

Features

The Hazumi uses the Kodo (Soul of Motion) design theme.[7] It has large 18 in alloy wheels.[8] The Hazumi's lopsided trapezoidal shaped screen displays[6] Mazda's infotainment system, MZD. The driver will get access to Internet radio, social media platforms, text messaging, and more.[7] A heads up display (HUD) probably won't be included to keep costs down.[4] The 4 bucket seats won't be included either.[9]

Mechanicals

The engine is a 1.5L SkyActiv-D Turbo diesel I4. Mazda actually underestimated the engine's fuel consumption. They estimated 6.4L per 100 km while the actual fuel economy is 3.5L per 100 km. The emission figures are 90g of CO2 emitted per km. The 6 speed automatic transmission has also helped boost the Hazumi's fuel economy.[5][8]

Safety

The 2015 Mazda 2 could be the most advanced subcompact car on the market as it will come with crash avoidance systems, blind spot warning and automatic emergency braking.[5]

Variants

A possible Mazdaspeed version might have 200+ horsepower and the bucket seats in the concept version.[9]

References
  1. Stoklosa, Alexzander (March 2014). "Mazda Hazumi Concept Photos and Info". CarandDriver. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  2. Pulman, Ben (4 March 2014). "Mazda Hazumi concept (2014) first official pictures". Car. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  3. Horncastle, Rowan (5 March 2014). "This is the new Mazda 2. Really". TopGear. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  4. Hellwig, Ed (4 March 2014). "2014 Geneva Auto Show: Mazda Hazumi Concept (FAQ)". Edmunds.org. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  5. Hagon, Toby (4 March 2014). "Mazda Hazumi previews new Mazda2". Drive.au. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  6. Rong Z., Blake (3 March 2014). "Mazda 2 previewed with the Hazumi concept at the Geneva Auto Show". AutoWeek. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  7. Youngs, Jeff (25 July 2014). "2016 Mazda 2 Adds Style, Sophistication To Subcompact Car Class". J.D. Power. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  8. Campbell, Matt (4 March 2014). "Mazda Hazumi concept revealed". CarAdvice. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  9. Wolfcale, James (4 March 2014). "This gorgeous concept is probably the next Mazda 2". Road&Track. Archived from the original on 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
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