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January 10, 2006
Mazda RX-8 Fucks A Miata
"Daddy Daddy! The RX-8 fucked the Miata and look what they made!"
"Yes baby girl, that is a Kabura, a Mazda Kabura"
Before I go into specifics, lets discuss the origins of that word. Kabura is a Japanese term taken from KABURAYA which is an arrow that makes a howling sound when fired to signal the start of a major battle.
Okay, so should Mazda's competitors be shakin' in their boots? Is Mazda declaring war with this "arrow?" The short answer is no. Mazda says they have no plans to build this car as it is purely concept, but then again they said the same thing about the RX-8 and the recently announced CX-7. Based on their record, I would say they are OPEN to building it if the interest is high enough.
Size wise the Kabura fits right in between the larger RX-8 and the smaller Miata. This car is aimed towards a younger audience. A sporty ride with utility and part of that means changing the 2+2 layout almost all cars have adhered to. The Kabura is 3+1 meaning two seats in the front and only one in the rear. Mazda's justification is that people who drive smaller sport cars don't need a four seater. At most they need seats for 3 people and a lot of storage space. Most sport cars today attempt to cram in a back seat which couldn't seat anyone comfortably unless they were passed out. With just one seat in the rear, that passenger has much more leg and elbow room.
Other noteworthy features are the cockpit which is laid out to maximize space and turn all control over to the driver. The interior is also made of 100% recycled waste making it far more environmentally friendly without looking cheap or plasticky. With Mazda's latest hybrid and fuel cell showings, I wouldn't be surprised if they integrated that technology into the Kabura.
Everything about this car screams sex and science at me. The face, large wheel arches, large hatch, and unique interior layout make this a winner in my book. In a way, it looks like a distant cousin of the Lexus coupe in Minority Report.
Mazda BUILD IT!
more pics after the jump
Posted by tranism at 7:42 AM | Permalink
Comments
love the steering wheel, and that sweet 'n sour red color...
hope to see that babe at the toronto auto show next month.
funny, i go to all the auto shows (Tokyo motor show rules !) even tho i don't know how to drive.
Posted by: A.J. at January 10, 2006 6:25 PM
wow- you are right- this is sexy.
yes please.
Posted by: jon at January 12, 2006 11:04 PM
Mazada RX-7 was a dope ride but this surpasses it by far and I want one!
Posted by: Richard E. Poulin III at March 1, 2007 6:03 AM