| October 17, 2001 |
Mazda Exhibits 'Atenza' and 'RX-8' at 35th Tokyo Motor Show
- "Zoom-Zoom, "the love of motion we felt in childhood' as Mazda's exhibition theme -
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Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil its all-new midsize car, the Atenza, scheduled for launch in the Japanese domestic market in mid-2002, the final design model of the RX-8, a new family of engines and the latest environment protection and safety technologies at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show* to be held from October 27 to November 7 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba city. This year's theme is "Zoom-Zoom" (the love of motion), a phrase used by children to imitate the sound of an engine. It is Mazda' s brand message, guiding our development of products that appeal to customers' emotions through the joy of driving. "We at Mazda wish to be a group of people who never forget the love of motion we felt in childhood. And, through creativity and innovations we have fostered so far, we will provide our customers with exciting and exhilarating driving experiences," said Mark Fields, president, Mazda Motor Corporation. The Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 will make its world debut at the show. It is an entirely new midsize vehicle developed to be the new global benchmark in its class in terms of styling, performance, packaging and quality (see other News Releases for details). The Mazda RX-8, powered by a new-generation rotary engine, is an unprecedented four-door sports car designed to achieve outstanding performance, while providing ample interior space for four adults. It is now at the final stage of development for mass production, and this year we are proud to show the final design of its exterior and interior. Other Mazda exhibits will include the Mazda Secret Hideout, developed under the concept of "a mobile retreat for young individualists," Mazda MX Sport Tourer, a new-generation wagon to deliver care for the environment in addition to sheer driving pleasure; and Mazda Roadster MPS (Mazda Performance Series), a high-performance version of the Mazda Roadster with enhanced functions and design.
In addition, Mazda will display its latest technologies for engines, environmental care and vehicle safety: new powerplants such as Mazda New I4 2.3L gasoline engine; DIREC-D turbocharged diesel engine equipped with an all new second generation common-rail direct-injection system; Mazda New I4 DI direct-injection gasoline engine; the Premacy FC-EV (fuel cell electric vehicle) and Mazda's Smart Air Bag System.
Major vehicle and other exhibits
Outline of main exhibits 1. Reference exhibits Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 (see the same-dated 'Atenza/Mazda 6' release for details) Mazda RX-8 (design model) Mazda sports car development has always been about pure joy behind the wheel. With the RX-8, our engineers set out to deliver the essence of a genuine sports car while reconciling three contradictory imperatives: strikingly original sports car styling; a superior blend of sports handling and performance, ride comfort and practicality for four adults. One of the key factors in achieving these goals was RENESIS,** the next-generation rotary engine with smaller size and enhanced performance, thanks to a new side-intake, side-exhaust layout. It delivers a high maximum output of 184kW (250PS) and maximum torque of 220Nm (22.4kg-m) (target figures) even with natural aspiration, while achieving improved fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions. **RENESIS: "RE (Rotary Engine) GENESIS." Courtesy of the compact RENESIS powerplant, the RX-8 features a further refined front-midship layout as well as a freestyle, four door configuration without a center pillar, this enables a comfortable interior with space for four adults, belying the attractive sports car styling. The 50:50 front/rear weight distribution and a low yaw-inertia moment give the RX-8 outstanding handling. With superior practicality, the RX-8 will meet the expectation of a wider range of customers worldwide. Mazda Secret Hideout The Secret Hideout is Mazda's concept for an exciting yet relaxing mobile "retreat" for young individualists. Major themes in its development were: a simple, friendly and warm design; a handmade feel focusing on individual details; and components that freely allow individual vehicle personalization. Thanks to the freestyle door system adopted on the left side of the cabin and flexible seating arrangements, the Secret Hideout provides a versatile and relaxing interior space. Mazda MX Sport Tourer The MX Sport Tourer is an entirely new type of wagon, combining exciting, sporty performance with extreme fuel efficiency and low emissions -- thanks to its hybrid 4WD system -- in a stylish design. With its freestyle door system, versatile seat arrangements and wide-opening vario-lamella roof which offers the convenience of a sporty pick-up, the MX Sport Tourer achieves a multi-purpose interior for enjoyable driving and ease of use. Mazda Roadster MPS (Mazda Performance Series) As a high-performance version of the popular Mazda Roadster/MX-5/Miata, this model offers refined performance and design to further enhance Mazda' s dynamic DNA. Featuring a 2.0-liter DOHC engine with maximum output of 147kW (200PS), height-adjustable mono-tube dampers, and ladder-type aluminum reinforcement mounted under the floor, the Roadster MPS expands the performance envelope during hard driving, while providing superior ride comfort in normal driving. 2. Technology exhibits 1) New Mazda Family of Engines Mazda New I4 2.3L engine The New I4 2.3L DOHC S-VT engine slated to power the Atenza employs advanced technologies such as the S-VT (Sequential Valve Timing) , a variable induction system housed in the resin intake manifold, Tumble Swirl Control Valves, a single catalytic converter located under the floor and a dual-pipe exhaust manifold, all of which contribute to powerful performance, high fuel efficiency and low emissions. Mazda DIREC-D common-rail direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine The DIREC-D turbocharged diesel engine with common-rail direct-injection realizes excellent performance allied with remarkable fuel economy, as well as the clean emissions required to meet stringent "Euro Stage IV" standards. Noise levels have been refined and are equivalent to gasoline engines. Key technologies in these achievements are the next-generation, ultra-high pressure common-rail direct-injection system, EVVC (Expansive Vertical Vortex Combustion) for optimum combustion and lower combustion noise, and multiple pilot injections prior to the main fuel injection. Mazda New I4 1.3L engine The New I4 1.3L DOHC S-VT engine features a range of new technologies including S-VT, a new active engine-management system, and reversed intake-exhaust layout with air intake from the front of the engine and exhaust output from the rear. They all add up to powerful, class-leading performance combined with superb fuel economy and clean emissions. 2) Care for the environment and safety technologies Mazda Premacy FC-EV The Premacy FC-EV is driven by an electric motor powered by a methanol-reforming-type fuel cell located under the floor. It is the first fuel cell electric vehicle in Japan to be licensed for drive on public roads by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and is undergoing intensive evaluation in terms of performance, fuel consumption and emissions in everyday use. Mazda New I4 DI direct-injection gasoline engine The Mazda New I4 DI, a next-generation direct-injection gasoline engine, maximizes the direct-injection engine's advantages of reduced fuel consumption and emissions by adopting a new combustion process that takes advantage of controlled airflow in the cylinder. In addition, it also makes stratified combustion possible in higher-load operations to achieve greater improvement in fuel efficiency compared to current direct-injection engines. Mazda Smart Air Bag System In this intelligent system, the main airbag sensor unit governs airbag deployment according to information such as the severity of the collision and driver/passenger physique obtained from various sensors. Based on these data, it controls the inflation force of the front airbags in two steps, thereby ensuring enhanced occupant protection in a collision. |
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