Mazda Taiki concept car

The all-new, the Mazda Taiki concept car, equipped with a next-generation rotary engine, the new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, new Mazda Atenza (Mazda6 in Europe) – soon to be introduced in Japan, a series of future-oriented powertrains, and a variety of environmental and safety technologies will all be revealed by Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show*1 on 24 October 2007.

Mazda’s theme for the show is “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom— Mazda’s showroom today and in the future” under which new and exciting second-generation Zoom-Zoom products and future-oriented technologies will reflect the long-term research and development plans to support the “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” program, Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development which was announced this spring.

Mazda Taiki continues the evolution of the Nagare design theme, following in the footsteps of the Mazda Nagare, Mazda Ryuga, and Mazda Hakaze concept vehicles.  As the fourth in the series, Mazda Taiki further advances and refines the theme through a fusion of the Nagare (flow) design concept and real-world technologies, such as a next-generation rotary engine and enhanced aerodynamic performance.  Mazda Taiki sets a new ideal for the front-engine, rear-drive sports car of the future.

The new Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is equipped with a transversely mounted hydrogen rotary engine, featuring Mazda’s hydrogen/gasoline dual-fuel system.  The hybrid system efficiently converts energy from hydrogen combustion to electricity and uses it to power the motor.  This vehicle promotes practical use thanks to an extended hydrogen-fueled range, and enhanced driving performance and packaging.  Leasing programmes for this vehicle are now planned to commence in 2008.