Mazda Kabura

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Mazda KABURA

Mazda KABURA, a compact sports coupe, is a concept car designed at Mazda’s design center in California. KABURA is the third design concept vehicle from Mazda following Mazda SASSOU (designed at Mazda’s European Design Center) and Mazda SENKU (designed at Mazda’s Yokohama R&D Center near Tokyo), each reflecting the global influences that Mazda chief designers can draw from.

With a compact body, the Mazda KABURA sports coupe is a vehicle that combines the pleasures of sports car driving with functionality. With a rear-drive powertrain that elicits dynamic styling and a wide range of utilities on board, it was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive. KABURA is a concept car that embodies the highest elements of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom ethos.

“KABURA” is a Japanese term taken from “Kabura-ya”, an arrow that makes a sound when fired and was used to signal the start of a battle. The “first arrow into battle” depicts Mazda’s spirit of pursuing unique and exciting ventures.


Here's something to ogle at in the short term:


Edmunds is claiming that the Kabura will be built on the MX5 platform meaning it will be rear wheel drive. The styling is said to be a mix of RX-8 with some DB9 cues thrown in. A 2.0 litre engine is being suggested by the press, but given that would place it right next to the MX5, will that happen? I'm hoping it's small little body ends up with a RENESIS, return of the RX-2 anyone?