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    Default Geneva 2011: Handsome Mazda Minagi Concept previews production crossover

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    Mazda Minagi Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

    There's more than one way to increase efficiency, and Mazda seems intent on proving that it can compete in the ever-rising stakes of fuel mileage without actually going to the trouble of investing heavily in hybrid technology.

    Instead, Mazda is taking a multi-pronged approach that includes new gasoline and diesel engines, efficient automatic and manual transmissions and lightweight structures that incorporate both the body shell and supporting chassis architecture. That whole philosophy is bundled up nicely in a package Mazda is calling SkyActiv.

    In addition to SkyActiv, Mazda is also using the 2011 Geneva Motor Show to introduce the world to the second showcar (the first being the Shinari) styled using its Kodo design language: the Minagi Concept. A production version of the Minagi is slated for a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.

    We wouldn't expect many wholesale changes to the exterior design of the Minagi, as it looks pretty production-ready in its current state... minus a few of the extra-concepty bits like the minimilist exterior mirrors and giant rolling stock. Naturally, the marque's SkyActiv technology will be in full effect in the production Minagi.

    We suggest you check out the live photos in our high-res image gallery below, but you can also read a whole bunch of information from Mazda on Kodo design language and how it's featured in the Minagi concept after the break.


    Gallery: Mazda Minagi Concept: Geneva 2011



    Gallery: Mazda Minagi Concept



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    Now we talking, nice!

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    Looks cool, however the mirrors remind of: man with big head, small ears. Can one see anything in them?


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    i like the fact that they took the face off a evo x ! NOT!!!!!!!!!!

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    Now we are talking, very nice.. But yeah I agree, the mirrors need ficing up. Even just monting them to the front point of the window would be an improvement instead of half way down the door.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rogwick View Post
    Looks cool, however the mirrors remind of: man with big head, small ears. Can one see anything in them?


    My first thought was:

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    Haha, that's it!

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