Mazda has unveiled two concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, including an unexpected hint at a possible Mazda2 successor.
Starting with the Vision X-Coupe, the 5050mm long grand tourer features a more elongated expression of the Mazda3 hatch’s silhouette albeit with more rear-wheel drive proportions. It is powered by a 375kW PHEV powertrain, comprising of a twin-rotor engine. This yields 160km of electric-only range, or up to 800km when used in unison with the twin-Dorito spinny bois.
Interestingly, an on-board carbon capture system that bolts onto the exhaust, with the byproduct being able to help grow crops or ‘high-performance carbon materials’.
Mazda also surprised everyone with the friendly Vision X-Compact concept. At 3825mm long, 1795mm wide and 1470mm tall, the car is actually 255mm shorter than the outgoing Mazda2.
It features the more mature and recent expression of Mazda’s Kodo design philosophy, with a minimalist surface treatment. A tubular pod for the instruments echoing watches encompasses speed, redline and range, with an integrated phone holder next to it.
A Google Gemini-based AI assistant aims to ‘read your mood’ to quell boredom when driving alone and act like a friend. It will compliment your driving skills with remarks such as “nice merge” or mentioning cafes you’ve been to before, or fun backroads. Powertrain specs have not been mentioned, so it’s safe to assume this is a city EV.
The next Mazda2 has been tipped to exit the market next year, but a successor to the CX-3 is in the works, to be manufactured in Thailand from 2027.
