Mazda TAKERI to Bow at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

25 Oct, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda TAKERI next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV equipped with the full array of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY*1 as well as other new technologies and production models.

The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show will run from December 3 through 11, 2011, at the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). The press days will be November 30 and December 1. Mazda will hold its press conference at 8:30 a.m. (JST) on November 30.

Mazda's theme for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is "Environmental Technology, Pushing the Boundaries of the Emotion of Motion." Mazda has previously announced its plan to thoroughly enhance environmental and dynamic performance under the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom long-term vision for technology development. The results of this plan began to appear on the market earlier in 2011. The Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) launched in Japan in June, and the Mazda Axela (Mazda3) began its rollout to global markets in September.*2

The Mazda TAKERI exploits Mazda's new design language, 'KODO - Soul of Motion,' to bring a new level of strength and allure to sedan styling. The TAKERI features the full array of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, including the efficient and powerful new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine, to deliver vigorous performance and a comfortable ride desired in a sedan. The combination of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and electric devices – such as Mazda's idling stop system, i-stop, and a new regenerative braking system – enable the Mazda TAKERI to achieve excellent fuel economy.

Summary of major exhibits
Mazda TAKERI
Based on Mazda's new design language, 'KODO - Soul of Motion', the Mazda TAKERI is designed to express "an intuitive sedan identity" and "an overwhelming emotional beauty" as the latest platform for Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. TAKERI provides a supremely comfortable ride feel, thanks to the satisfying power of SKYACTIV-D and new lightweight and aerodynamic technologies. It also features the i-stop idling stop system and Mazda's first regenerative braking system. The regenerative braking system efficiently converts kinetic energy to electricity during deceleration, stores it in capacitors and then uses it to power the vehicle's electric equipment, thereby reducing load on the engine and saving fuel. Thanks to these electric devices, the Mazda TAKERI achieves excellent fuel economy.

The regenerative braking system represents Step Two of Mazda's Building Block Strategy. After renewing existing technologies, such as engines and bodies, Step One of the Building Block Strategy is idling stop technology (i-stop), Step Two is regenerative braking technology, and Step Three is electric drive technology (hybrid, etc.).

Mazda CX-5
The CX-5 is the first of a new generation of Mazda vehicles that will adopt the full range of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, including all-new gasoline and diesel engines, transmission, body and chassis. It is also the first production model to feature Mazda's new design theme, 'KODO - Soul of Motion', expressing SUV-like functionality and practicality along with a strong sense of vitality and agility. The CX-5 delivers predictable and responsive handling for a high-quality and responsive ride matched with outstanding environmental and safety performance.

The CX-5 is Mazda's first model to be available with the new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine. Customers can also select the highly-efficient direct injection SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Equipped with the new SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission and i-stop idling stop system, SKYACTIV-D FWD models achieve fuel economy of 18.6km/L and SKYACTIV-G FWD models achieve 16.0km/L (JC08 mode test cycle, Mazda in-house measurement).

Mazda CX-5 (planned production model with Japan specifications)

Mazda CX-5 data (Japan specifications)

Exterior dimensions
(length x width x height)

4,540mm x 1,840mm x 1,705mm

Wheelbase

2,700mm

Engines

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

SKYACTIV-D 2.2

Displacement

1,997cc

2,184cc

Max. torque

196Nm/4,000rpm

420Nm/2,000rpm

Max. power

114kW/6,000rpm

129kW/4,500rpm

Weight

1,440kg

1,510kg

Fuel economy
(JC08 mode [10-15 mode])

16.0km/L [17.6km/L]

18.6km/L [20.0km/L]

Transmission

SKYACTIV-DRIVE (six-speed automatic)

Steering

Electric power steering (column type)

Suspension (front/rear)

MacPherson strut/multi-link

Brakes (front/rear)

Ventilated discs/discs

Tires

225/65R17

- Figures are of the FWD model; Mazda in-house measurements. AWD model will also be available.

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