The Takumi, the ancient Japanese artisans, have a very strict work code that is based on never stopping learning. For centuries, they, their skill and their knowledge have been responsible for the manufacture of some of the most valuable objects that make up Japanese culture such as swords, silks, musical instruments…
When Mazda decided to embrace the Kodo philosophy and the discipline of these Takumi in the process of creating its cars, it also assumed this continuous search for perfection in forms.
Every Takumi always begins his work starting from a first concept that defines what he wants to convey to his creation. In the case of the new Mazda CX-60 it has been the “Ma”; the word that describes the serenity that open and clean spaces transmit. Under this umbrella, an interior of the car has been designed that is conceived as a connection space between vehicle and driver, in the style of what in Japan they call “Jinba Ittai”, the rapport between a rider and his horse.
To achieve this, different materials and textures were mixed – such as maple wood, nappa leather and refined fabrics – looking for a point of irregularity that would make the interior something much warmer and more sensorial. In Japan this is called “Kaicho”, something like “the human touch”.
The maple wood moldings are also inspired by another Japanese aesthetic concept, the “Hacho” that exploits asymmetry and intentional irregularity to give the cabin a less “industrial” appearance.
As for the fabrics used, they all have different fibers and patterns, so that they respond differently to changes in lighting. The interior of the CX-60 thus becomes a living and changing space depending on the outside light.
To do this, a technique called “Kakenui” has been used that produces “hanging” seams that allow a glimpse of the material underneath. And for the seams on the dashboard panel, “Musubu” has served as inspiration, the art of knotting with aesthetics and detail.
Mazda designers – in short – face each new car with the same demands as the craftsman Takumi; being faithful to a style, giving soul to what must be much more than a simple car and maintaining at all times the harmony and elegance required by the Kodo philosophy, the “soul of movement”. The organic and natural shapes of the Mazda CX-60, the first plug-in hybrid that the brand sells in Europe, are inspired by that poetic Japanese expression that evokes the heartbeat.
The inspiration in nature that presides over the design of every Mazda would have no reason to exist if it were not accompanied by technology based on the utmost respect for its care.
The Mazda CX-60 has made sustainability its top priority. The new model has an innovative 8-speed automatic transmission exclusive to the brand that keeps the engine speed always at its optimal level to ensure minimum emissions and greater driving finesse.
In fact, Mazda declares a fuel consumption WLTP – “Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure” – of only 1.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions have been reduced by up to 33 g/km.
The CX-60’s e-Skyactiv electric motor offers a range of 63 km while the vehicle travels at less than 100 km/h. The battery charges fully from empty in just over 2 hours using a regular 7.2kW AC charger compatible with the home mains.
Mazda’s commitment to sustainability goes much further; The Japanese brand has already announced that by 2030, 25% of its vehicles will be fully electric and the rest will have some type of electrification and by 2050 it will reach the goal of zero emissions in all areas: products, technologies, manufacturing and sales. Meanwhile, it is a pioneer in research into carbon-neutral fuels, which must gradually replace conventional fuels to achieve future mobility with zero emissions.
Mazda has rethought and refined its human-oriented technologies to refine the Jinba Ittai driving experience and cater more than ever to each driver’s individual needs.
Mazda’s innovative Driver Personalization System recognizes the driver and automatically adjusts the environment based on their physical characteristics and personal preferences: seating position, steering wheel, mirrors, Head Up Display and even the sound system settings and the air conditioning.