·       Mazda Kiyora is a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car

·       Mazda MX-5 facelift, Mazda6 with an all-new MZR-CD 2.2 turbo diesel engine and Mazda2 with MZ-CD 1.6 turbo diesel engine also to be exhibited

·       Mazda Press Conference to take place Thursday, 2 October, at 12:15 (local time)

Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, 2 October until Sunday, 19 October 2008. 

 

Mazda Kiyora (meaning ‘clean and pure’ in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features in line with Mazda’s long-term technology development vision, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom”.

 

The concept of “Kiyora” helped the designers to imagine a city car cutting cleanly through an urban landscape, with water as the design theme. Equipped with Mazda’s next generation 4 cylinder direct injection engine and featuring the company’s unique Smart Idle Stop System, the car achieves excellent fuel economy and low CO₂ emissions. The improved aerodynamic performance of Nagare design also contributes to these factors.

 

The new Mazda concept car is based on an all-new platform designed to maximise weight reduction and a high level of safety, in pursuit of enhanced driving pleasure. It also features an interior design and new functions that support a youthful lifestyle.

 

Joining the Mazda Kiyora concept car on Mazda’s stand at the Paris show, the Mazda MX-5 facelift will make its world debut, together with the Mazda6 equipped with Mazda’s newly developed MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, and the Mazda2 powered by a MZ-CD 1.6‑litre diesel.

 

Officially titled the Mondial de l’Automobile, the Paris motor show press days are Thursday 2 October and Friday 3 October.  Public days run from Saturday 4 October to Sunday 19 October 2008.

Mazda will hold its press conference on Thursday 2 October at 12:15 (local time).