Mazda Kai Concept: The Next Mazda3 Sport

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The Mazda Kai Concept was revealed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show and this small hatchback gives us a good indication of the look of future production models from the Japanese automaker.

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The three-dimensional features of the front of the vehicle are characteristic of the brand’s Kodo design.

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The name Kai means “the pioneer.” This name was chosen because the Kai Concept is expected to set the stage for the next generation of Mazda's small cars.

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. From a design perspective, the Kai Concept adheres to a “less is more” philosophy and presents itself as a strong and solid mass that embodies ideal hatchback proportions, according to Mazda’s design team.

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The Kai Concept is powered by the new SKYACTIV-X engine, which is set to become the world’s first commercial gasoline engine to use compression ignition and introduces an innovative combustion method called Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI).

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The bold and subtly detailed light panels create finely controlled transitions between light and shadow.

Mazda Kai Concept - Tokyo Motor Show 2017. As with the Mazda Vision Coupe, the interior design of the Kai Concept is meant to establish a connection between the driver and the car with a “less is more’” philosophy that further refines Mazda’s concept of Jinba-ittai, literally meaning “horse and rider as one.”