In the spirit of “sustainable zoom-zoom” — their words, not ours — Mazda has finally revealed the Kazamai, the mystery compact crossover bowing at the Moscow International Auto Salon August 26. Kazamai means “swirling crosswinds,” and if you think you’re seeing a heaping helping of Nagare design language, you’re spot-on. Of more interest, the release mentions a next-generation direct-injection engine and a “new transmission,” though we’d imagine that those too are currently concepts that won’t see the light of day for a while. Full release after the jum

 Kazamai’s four-wheel drive powertrain will consist of a next-generation direct injection engine and a newly developed transmission. It is also aerodynamic, with an evolved lightweight body structure and enhanced the vehicle safety attributes. Were it to be built, Mazda’s latest show car would deliver exciting driving dynamics, frugal fuel consumption and greatly reduced CO2 emissions. mazda say’s”it will always reveal these types of car’s” by managing director. 

The Mazda Kazamai promises to be another ground-breaking show car from Mazda Design, winner of this year’s Grand Prix du Design in Paris. Created especially for the Moscow International Automobile Salon, it gives a good indication of where Mazda is going with a possible future compact crossover.