Marko Hanželic
The Mazda MX-5 is among the company's most famous and popular models, but what does its future look like in the electrified age? A new concept Mazda Iconic SP, which was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Salon, offers a glimpse of the future this series could bring. Although the first impression may evoke memories of the legendary FD RX-7 model, offers us an insight into the development direction of the model, which we also know by its name Miata
Changing and trying to update and improve the car as it is MX-5, is never easy, as evidenced by the much regretted one the third generation of the NC model. With the model Iconic SP Mazda wanted to create an elegant and compact sports car that is not only suitable for use on the race track, but also for comfortable enjoyment at the weekend or during a daily visit to the store. Even more exciting is the fact that it has twin-rotor drivetrain.
Mazda describes Iconic SP as a vehicle with "two-rotor rotary electric system", which he says can be powered by hydrogen and other carbon-neutral fuels. It can also work in all-electric mode and has total power 370 HP. Besides, the automaker says it can Iconic SP it serves as a backup source of energy and provides the family with enough electricity for more than a week. So far he has not specified how big it is concept vehicle battery pack and how many electric motors the hybrid system uses.
The exterior of the car is adorned with a hot shade of Viola red that helps to accentuate flowing curves and simple lines. The design is refreshingly simple at a time when most other automakers are making their new vehicles designs too aggressively and harshly. This is perhaps most evident at the front end, where there is a beautiful modern interpretation of the pop-up headlights and the distinctive smiley radiator grille of other Mazda models.
Concept Iconic SP it is 4.180 mm long, 1.850 mm wide, 1.150 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2.590 mm. That means it's for 25 centimeters longer than the current MX-5 model, and thanks to the extra dimensions and hybrid powertrain, it is much heavier, as it weighs 1.450 kg.
"Mazda will always offer vehicles that will remind people that cars are pure joy and an indispensable part of their lives," Mazda's representative, president and CEO said at the launch of the car Masahiro Moro. “As a company that loves cars and mass-produces an inspiring mobility experience, we are committed to shaping a future with our like-minded partners and our fans where everyone can proudly say, 'We love cars.' With such a strong will, Mazda is committed to enriching life in motion for those we serve.”
