 Car manufacturer Mazda has already won plaudits for its green cars and now it has debuted another – the Mazda Kazamai concept car, which reflects Mazda’s ‘sustainable zoom-zoom’ strategy.
The car made its debut at the Moscow Motor Show, which runs from August 28-September 1, and combines an aggressive design with 30 per cent improved fuel consumption. The concept car reflects the growing popularity of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in Russia and aims to appeal to young Russians with a sense of style and urban lifestyle demands.
The aerodynamic performance of the Kazamai is achieved through a flat floor panel and a low roof design. To reduce bodyweight, lightweight materials and new processing/joining technologies are employed to support the use of aluminium and aluminium-alloy in the chassis, engine block and bonnet. It is around 100kg lighter than similar models in its class thanks to plastic panels, fenders and engine covers. This in turn helps to reduce its carbon dioxide output.
Its launch at the Moscow show is reflective of the expanding market in Russia. Between 2004 and 2007, the segment became ten times larger and is expected to continue to grow. The sports utility vehicle market reflected 16 per cent of the total sales volume last year.
