Mazda Shinari

[dillongt]

Mazda SHINARI is a 4-door, 4-seat, sports coupe and a pure expression of the new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, in its idealized form. Mazda SHINARI showcases several new design elements that will carry forward into production, and represents the first initiative by Mazda Design to express ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’.

The Japanese word shinari describes the powerful yet supple appearance of great resilient force when objects of high tensile strength, such as steel or bamboo, are twisted or bent. It also refers to the appearance of a person or animal as it flexes its body in preparation for a fast movement, and it is these images that form the basis for the name of this concept car.

With images of strength flowing across every panel and part, the Mazda SHINARI looks ready to leap at any second. This form incorporates the expression of a strong backbone running through the body, the sudden release of pent-up energy, and the interplay of beautiful, supple movements. The distinctive front fenders represent the further evolution of the prominent fenders introduced on the RX-8. They highlight the dynamic movement expressed in the sides of SHINARI, in a style that is both sporty and elegant. Together with the further three-dimensional sculpting of the front grille, the design proudly emphasizes the Mazda lineage. There is a powerful line of movement originating at the grille and continuing through the bonnet, fender, front lamp modules and bumper. Finally, an aluminum floating bar linking the grille with the headlights enhances the three-dimensional expression of speed.

In the interior, Mazda Design has created the ‘ultimate athletic space’ focused on linking ergonomics with basic mechanical functions. We have designed the optimum space for both the driver cockpit, to enable the driver to focus on the task of driving, as well as the passenger environment, offering a sense of openness. In this model, Mazda offers new ideas for the human-machine interface in cockpit design, enabling the driver to switch at will between three modes: Business, Pleasure and Sport, to enjoy driving in line with the situation at the time.

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[Devinda_Z]

Liking it!

got bits of the Maserati Quatraporte , Jag XF & new XJ and Citroen C6 all there , but with a bit of new age Mazda jap flair - nice

[dillongt]

Liking it!

got bits of the Maserati Quatraporte , Jag XF & new XJ and Citroen C6 all there , but with a bit of new age Mazda jap flair - nice

seriously ... no way... Citroen C6 ugly as hell......

[dillongt]

What do you guys think?

[Pericles]

What do you guys think?

Of the car? Conceptually, I like it. Looks fantastic. Looks like it photographs great. Sleek, sexy, stylish. Visually impactful. But personally, not really styled to my liking. Too visually impactful for my use. My tastes would be a little more low key.

But looks wise, it holds up well with the competition, tho not up to the Aston Rapide. But against the Maserati, Jag, Merc CLS, Panamera ... it more than holds its own. On Looks.

[terrabytetango]

Panamera wannabe.

[mazdaspeed]

My view – She looks great compared to some of the other concepts – The styling is fabulous and the front is simply amassing

[MasterDon]

in all fairness Big_D posted this first. http://forum.autolanka.com/index.php?showtopic=9095

Of the car? Conceptually, I like it. Looks fantastic. Looks like it photographs great. Sleek, sexy, stylish. Visually impactful. But personally, not really styled to my liking. Too visually impactful for my use. My tastes would be a little more low key.

But looks wise, it holds up well with the competition, tho not up to the Aston Rapide. But against the Maserati, Jag, Merc CLS, Panamera ... it more than holds its own. On Looks.

Yes it seems to borrow design ques from all the above cars,they become more apparent the more you look at it.According dev_z's post in the other thread this was designed by a new designer and shows the new direction fro all mazda's.lets hope they don't loose the momentum of having put out gorgeous designs lately and resolve to copying the europeons.

Panamera wannabe.

somewhat harsh,but I see your point.

seriously ... no way... Citroen C6 ugly as hell......

disagree...the C6 is the one of the most elegent cars of our time,it may even maybe a little ahead of its time.thats what Citroen is all about.

Edited September 15, 2010 by MasterDon