The Japan Mobility Show kicks off in Tokyo this week, and Mazda is using the occasion to show off a couple of concepts it says embody a theme called “the joy of driving fuels a sustainable tomorrow.” One of these is the Vision X-Coupe, which Mazda says shows off the evolution of its KODO design language—something we first saw at the Tokyo show a decade ago.
You can see a clear visual link between the renderings of the Vision X-Coupe and some of Mazda’s current models like the 3 hatchback or the CX-30 crossover, but translated through the long, low form factor of a four-door coupe. The design language is perhaps less interesting than some of the sustainability ideas that Mazda is exploring here, though.
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The powertrain is a 503 hp (375 kW) plug-in hybrid that uses a two-rotor turbocharged rotary engine as the internal combustion part of the equation. Mazda says it should have a total range of 500 miles (800 km), with a range of 100 miles (160 km) on battery power alone.
This is an exciting development from Mazda! The rotary hybrid concept sounds intriguing, and it’s always interesting to see how design evolves in the automotive industry. Looking forward to more updates from the Japan Mobility Show!