Mazda6 MPS Concept

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    At the 102nd Paris Auto Show which opens later this month, Mazda will unveil the Mazda6 MPS Concept, said to be a high performance top-end concept model for the Mazda6 series(Atenza in Japan).

    The MPS Concept, which has all-wheel drive, was developed to show off the car’s sophisticated high performance potential, focussing on even more driving pleasure, improved dynamics and enhanced stylishness and expression in exterior and interior design.

    To reflect an atmosphere of sporty sophistication combined with powerful dynamism, the front of the car bears a new version of the five-pointed grill as well as an air intake design similar to the one featured on the RX-8. Much more than a bold design statement, the enlarged front bumper and the rear spoiler both play an aerodynamic role in enhancing the overall appearance of the concept car, whilst also improving its dynamic stability. The sportiness of the car’s body is emphasized by a new type of paintwork called “Silver Storm” to create a high quality feel with its subtle shine.

    The interior has been designed with specific attention to material quality, having “genuineness” as its theme. Based on black, the speedometer combines deep blue and a metallic texture to express “functional beauty.” The high quality leather seats in a fashionable black and white colour combination give it an elegant flair. To improve convenience and to add to that ‘racecar feel’, the MPS Concept has a keyless entry system and a simple button with which to start the engine.

    Under the bonnet is a newly-developed direct-injection turbocharged 2.3-litre engine which has low emissions, excellent fuel efficiency, and high performance. Its output of 206kW/280ps at 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 360 Nm at 3500 rpm should qualify the MPS Concept car as a ‘serious driving machine’, while at the same time, the engine meets all relevant low emission regulations.

    The 4WD system has a newly-developed mechanism combined with an active torque control approach. The result is an electronically-controlled torque-split 4WD system that is suitable for high performance cars and gives precise tyre-to-road contact even at high rpm. Standard tyres for the 4670 mm long car are 245/40ZR18.

    Mazda is referring to this model as a ‘concept’ but it is now fairly common practice for manufacturers to give the public a sneak preview of a model that is soon to be launched, in contrast to decades earlier when concept cars were just ‘dreams’ that could not be practically built.

    As for the availability of the Mazda6 in Malaysia, C&C Bintang’s Mazda division head, Teoh Woon Hud, has told AUTOWORLD.COM.MY that the company will be bringing in a variety of CBU models in coming months and the Mazda6 will be among them.

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