Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Ryuga Concept
Cars

Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Ryuga Concept


Following the Nagare concept which was presented at the LA Show, Mazda premiered the Ryuga Concept (pronounced “ree-yoo-ga,” Japanese for gracious flow) at the Detroit show. According to the Japanese car maker the Ryuga (jeez where do they come up with these names!) is more realistic than Nagare and therefore more useful in gauging reactions from those who see it. Here are some key exterior features of the Ryuga that Mazda wants us to watch out for:-Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the press release and a high-res gallery
  • Ryuga’s side surfaces were inspired by karesansui (Japanese dry gardens). The carefully raked pebbles in these garden’s represent peaceful ripples caused by a breeze over a pool of water. The karesansui’s man-made image of natural flow is represented in the Ryuga’s surface texture to express simplicity and refinement.
  • The headlamp shape resembles the flow of morning dew dropping from bamboo leaves. Advanced LED and fluorescent tube technology will enable such a striking design to be used on a production vehicle in the foreseeable future.
  • To impart motion, the 21-inch wheel spokes – different on the left and right sides – are slightly twisted as if they’re delivering torque. To convey the feeling of gas turbine blades, the trailing edges of the wheel spokes are accented with a tinge of body color.
  • Flowing lava inspired both Ryuga’s exterior hue and the tail lamp design. Depending on the incident light, Ryuga’s surface appears to be shades of yellow, red, and blue, exactly like molten, flowing lava. Notes van den Acker: “The hot red finish goes straight to your heart.”
  • The roof molding tightens up the flowing cabin and gives an accent to the body styling as well. Cameras located at the forward end of each molding convey rear views to a center cockpit display screen. Turn signals are also integrated into these protruding accents.



Mazda Ryuga Specifications

Dimensions

Length

1,280 mm/168.5 “

Width

1,900 mm/74.8”

Height

1,260 mm/49.6”

Wheelbase

2,800 mm110.2”

Engine

Type

MZR 2.5L E85/Gasoline FLEX FUEL

Transmission

Type

6 -speed AT

Drive


F WD

Tires

Tire s (Front/Rear)

245/35 R21 93W TOYO PROXES

Technorati: Mazda+Ryuga, Concept, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007, pictures, images, Detroit+Auto+Show, NAIAS




- Mazda Kazamai Crossover Concept: 28 High Res Photos And Details
Today Mazda took the covers off the Kazamai crossover concept at the 2008 Moscow International Auto Show (MIAS) giving us a glimpse of what its forthcoming CX-5 compact crossover may look like. Featuring an evolved Nagare ‘flow’ design theme,...

- Mazda Furai Concept Pictures Revealed Prior To 2008 Detroit Show Debut
Mazda might have intended to fully reveal the Furai concept at the Detroit Show opening on January 13, but thanks to an online leak, we now have the full image gallery of the concept. The Furai is based on a 2005 Courage C65 racing chassis that was used...

- Mazda To Show Rx-7 Prototype At The Tokyo Show?
A Mazda Rotary Engine fan website has released three scanned images of a coupe concept from an unnamed Japanese car magazine which supports that the rotary-engine powered car will make its debut at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. We’ve no...

- La Show: Mazda Nagare Concept Video & Pics
Now this is a new one! Mazda describes the Nagare -pronounced “na-ga-reh” which is Japanese for ‘flow’ and the embodiment of motion, as “a concept of a concept.” In other words, it’s proportions and surface...

- Mazda Nagare Concept - 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show
The key word here is “Flow” which is how Mazda describes its new design language. According to Mazda’s Design Division, Nagare concept reveals the global design cues for the next generation of Mazda vehicles.” The Mazda Nagare...



Cars








.