Mazda Hazumi Concept Previews Next Mazda2 at Geneva
Mazda revealed the Hazumi Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, offering a clear look at the design and technology direction for its next-generation supermini.
Mazda took the wraps off its Hazumi Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, signalling the brand's design and engineering direction for the upcoming generation of its Mazda2 supermini. The Hazumi, which means "to bound or spring up" in Japanese, is built around the firm's Kodo design language and adopts proportions and detailing that are expected to influence the production model.
The Hazumi stands at 4,070mm long, 1,730mm wide and 1,450mm high, with a 2,585mm wheelbase. Its stance is accentuated by 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 tyres, a size that will almost certainly be reduced for the road car. The concept's bold front end and sculpted flanks present a more assertive look than the outgoing Mazda2, which the Hazumi is set to replace later in 2014.
Design and interior technology
Mazda's Kodo design language, already established on the Mazda6 and Mazda3, is scaled down for the Hazumi to suit a city car. The show car's cabin is configured for four occupants and features the MZD Connect infotainment system, paired with a digital Heads-up Cockpit. The interior showcases Mazda's intent to bring more premium technology into its smallest models, though some materials and features are likely to be simplified for production.
SKYACTIV-D engine and emissions target
Under the bonnet, the Hazumi debuts a 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine designed to meet Euro 6 emissions standards. Mazda claims the engine enables CO2 emissions below 90g/km, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This combination is aimed at European buyers prioritising low running costs and tax bands. The actual power output was not disclosed at Geneva, but the focus is clearly on efficiency and compliance with tightening regulations.
Production outlook
The Hazumi is widely viewed as a thinly veiled preview of the next Mazda2, due to be revealed in production form later in 2014. While the Geneva concept displays exaggerated styling and technical features, the core elements, Kodo design, new diesel engine, and enhanced connectivity, are expected to carry over. The production car is set to compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Polo, which also received a facelift at Geneva, and the Suzuki Celerio, another supermini debutant at the show.
- Kodo design language introduced to Mazda's supermini segment
- New 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine for improved emissions
- MZD Connect infotainment system and digital cockpit
Mazda has not confirmed final specifications or pricing for the production Mazda2. More details are expected ahead of its official launch, anticipated at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. For a look at other Geneva supermini debuts, see the coverage of theVolkswagen Polo facelift.
