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The new Mazda Kazamai has a length of 4,520mm and a width of 1,930mm, the Kazamai Concept is slightly larger than the current Mazda3. With the new lightweight materials and new processing/joining technologies, the Kazamai is about 100kg or 220 lbs lighter. This contributes to better handling and improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions. -Continued

A 2.0 liter direct injection petrol engine with combustion control technology and variable valve control will powered the Kazamai. The 2.0-liter DISI petrol engine is coupled to a lightweight, next-generation compact 6-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.

According to the Japanese automaker, in combination with the Kazamai’s aerodynamics and its lightweight body, the powertrain would deliver an estimated 30 percent improvement in fuel consumption and emissions versus the current MZR 2.0-litre petrol engine.

Mazda has released photos of the new Ford Kuga platform based compact SUV concept to be unveiled at the 2008 Moscow Motor Show. The 3-door compact SUV concept is called the Mazda Kazamai, which means swirling crosswinds in Japanese. Attention is immediately grabbed by the large 22 inch bling bling turbine-style wheels and the cars pouncing stance. The Moscow show will start on the 26th of August 2008.