Mazda will present a new crossover concept car at the Frankfurt motor show next month.
The five-door concept, dubbed the Koeru, has been designed by Luca Zollino, lead designer at Mazda's European R&D centre in Heesen, Germany.
Described as making "a bold statement in an increasingly popular and competitive segment," Mazda says the Koeru concept will "surpass existing standards and raise the bar for performance, efficiency and overall value." The Koeru name means to "exceed" or "go beyond" in Japanese.
The swept-back design of the Koeru gives it a different appearance to Mazda's current crossover offerings, the CX-3 and CX-5 - with a shape more akin to the new generation of crossover coupé's such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. The concept could sit in between the current CX-3 and CX-5, offering a sportier alternative to both models - and could take the CX-4 name for production.
Mazda has confirmed the concept will be powered by its SkyActiv engine range. While the company hasn't given away details of the exact powertrain, the firm's 1.5-litre diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines currently found in the CX-3 seem like the most obvious candidates.
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