Mazda Kabura Concept

Rupewrecht · 13-01-2006, 07:07 PM

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...f=7&bg=24&pp=4
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...ra-concept.htm
http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_10...wsarticle.html

Mazda KABURA, a compact sports coupe, is a concept car designed at Mazda’s design center in California. KABURA is the third design concept vehicle from Mazda following Mazda SASSOU (designed at Mazda’s European Design Center) and Mazda SENKU (designed at Mazda’s Yokohama R&D Center near Tokyo), each reflecting the global influences that Mazda chief designers can draw from.

With a compact body, the Mazda KABURA sports coupe is a vehicle that combines the pleasures of sports car driving with functionality. With a rear-drive powertrain that elicits dynamic styling and a wide range of utilities on board, it was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive. KABURA is a concept car that embodies the highest elements of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom ethos.

“KABURA” is a Japanese term taken from “Kabura-ya”, an arrow that makes a sound when fired and was used to signal the start of a battle. The “first arrow into battle” depicts Mazda’s spirit of pursuing unique and exciting ventures.

I like it. Maybe a little too much 350Z in the side profile tho.

Cosmo Dude · 13-01-2006, 07:23 PM

I like it. It looks a little like the 350ZX but beastlier.

chicaboo · 13-01-2006, 08:22 PM

I'd like to see the air ducts under the lights finished in black, fark off those ghey headrests, and the clear bonnet strip is cool. Clear grill is too strange for me, didn't like it on the VP1 commonwhore either...

bourbon · 13-01-2006, 10:24 PM

yeah it does look like a 350Z crossed with the sexy RX8...dont like the seats 1 bit...there like hamoks! and dont like how the windscreen goes over the head too

BigMal · 14-01-2006, 02:01 AM

I like it but it makes me think of demolition man where all cars looked like that and
all restaurants are taco bells !!!

p.s
Dont tell the fordlaser guys they will call it a WEDGE !!!!!

mrpayner · 14-01-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMal

I like it but it makes me think of demolition man where all cars looked like that and all restaurants are taco bells !!!

Hahah.. you have that DVD too obviously where they changed all the logo's and dialogue from "Taco Bell" to "Pizza Hut", if you look carefully they missed one!

I kinda like this.. Apparently the roof lifts up a little to provide downforce. I'd like to see that in action. The idea of the passenger seat sitting 15cm further forward and eliminating the glovebox so the rear passenger has more room is a funky idea.. Even though it has a 2lt engine, i hope that Mazda make it more performance oriented and make it substantially powerful. Afterall, it has to move those 19" wheels across the tarmac. I really like the aggressive [RX-8ish] front quarter panels.. Makes the whole appearance of the car look even more low slung and fat [and phat!].

AP

BigMal · 14-01-2006, 01:47 PM

Yes I never got that with Pizza Hut. I thought when a company paid for
product placement in a movie it was theirs. Unless Pizza Hut bought Taco Bell and decided
they preferred the PH brand be shown. The voice over looks crap too.
I love the see through bonnet that will be a bitch keeping clean.

Rupewrecht · 20-07-2006, 01:02 PM

Lots of big fat hi-res pics here.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...ra-Concept.htm

Tis currently my desktop!

mazdamanik · 20-07-2006, 01:12 PM

side look more like a crossfire to me but i do like it

Crocaine89 · 20-07-2006, 02:15 PM

that is one sexy looking beast !!! i love the bonnet and the glass roof

Melbastina · 20-07-2006, 05:45 PM

I like, hopefully it has the bite to match the bark.

mrpayner · 20-07-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Tis currently my desktop!

HAHA.. did you only do that cause you mentioned it in that email today?

Rupewrecht · 20-07-2006, 06:13 PM

nah, found it yesterday while googling images.

13-01-2006, 07:07 PM	#1
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Mazda Kabura Concept http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...f=7&bg=24&pp=4 http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...ra-concept.htm http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_10...wsarticle.html Mazda KABURA, a compact sports coupe, is a concept car designed at Mazda’s design center in California. KABURA is the third design concept vehicle from Mazda following Mazda SASSOU (designed at Mazda’s European Design Center) and Mazda SENKU (designed at Mazda’s Yokohama R&D Center near Tokyo), each reflecting the global influences that Mazda chief designers can draw from. With a compact body, the Mazda KABURA sports coupe is a vehicle that combines the pleasures of sports car driving with functionality. With a rear-drive powertrain that elicits dynamic styling and a wide range of utilities on board, it was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive. KABURA is a concept car that embodies the highest elements of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom ethos. “KABURA” is a Japanese term taken from “Kabura-ya”, an arrow that makes a sound when fired and was used to signal the start of a battle. The “first arrow into battle” depicts Mazda’s spirit of pursuing unique and exciting ventures. I like it. Maybe a little too much 350Z in the side profile tho. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

13-01-2006, 07:23 PM	#2
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	I like it. It looks a little like the 350ZX but beastlier. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

14-01-2006, 02:01 AM	#5
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	I like it but it makes me think of demolition man where all cars looked like that and all restaurants are taco bells !!! p.s Dont tell the fordlaser guys they will call it a WEDGE !!!!! __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

14-01-2006, 01:47 PM	#7
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	Yes I never got that with Pizza Hut. I thought when a company paid for product placement in a movie it was theirs. Unless Pizza Hut bought Taco Bell and decided they preferred the PH brand be shown. The voice over looks crap too. I love the see through bonnet that will be a bitch keeping clean. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

20-07-2006, 01:02 PM	#8
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Lots of big fat hi-res pics here. http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...ra-Concept.htm Tis currently my desktop! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

13-01-2006, 08:22 PM	#3
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	I'd like to see the air ducts under the lights finished in black, fark off those ghey headrests, and the clear bonnet strip is cool. Clear grill is too strange for me, didn't like it on the VP1 commonwhore either...

13-01-2006, 10:24 PM	#4
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	yeah it does look like a 350Z crossed with the sexy RX8...dont like the seats 1 bit...there like hamoks! and dont like how the windscreen goes over the head too

20-07-2006, 01:12 PM	#9
mazdamanik Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rathmines Car: Was an Astina now a Commohore :-( Posts: 903 View Photos By: mazdamanik	side look more like a crossfire to me but i do like it __________________ You can't race what you can't catch!!

20-07-2006, 02:15 PM	#10
Crocaine89 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 45	that is one sexy looking beast !!! i love the bonnet and the glass roof

20-07-2006, 05:45 PM	#11
Melbastina AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nth Fitzroy, Melbourne Posts: 306	I like, hopefully it has the bite to match the bark. __________________ BJ Astina (Shades pack) stock other than the K&N Panel Filter, Tint, Fog Lights, Clarion fronts, Alpine rears, scuff plates, clear side indicators, VisionPlus and silver vision globes.

20-07-2006, 06:13 PM	#13
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	nah, found it yesterday while googling images. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Mazda Corp. Multimedia Archive [Brochures, Ads, MP3]	mrpayner	Mazda Specific Talk	39	26-04-2012 06:51 PM
Mazda Nagare Concept	Rupewrecht	Mazda Specific Talk	6	27-03-2007 11:54 AM
Mazda Crosssport Concept - 56/256k warning!	BigBoyLemonade	Mazda Specific Talk	22	19-07-2006 07:47 PM
internal mazda email about new MX-5	woofy	Mazda Specific Talk	18	09-03-2005 11:56 AM
Revealed- All New Mazda 3!	HotAstina	General Automotive Talk	10	20-09-2003 04:26 PM