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Mazda to Show MX-Crossport Concept at Detroit Auto Show

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MX-Crossport Said to Offer Sports Car Driving Dynamics and SUV Utility

Mazda is about to enter the crossover utility vehicle marketplace with the unique MX-Crossport concept, set to make its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

The concept, a demonstration of practically packaged zoom zoom, will help Mazda pave the way in expanding its current vehicle range with a new generation of sporty products designed to inject a little life into mainstream automotive genres.

While most crossover sport utility vehicles attempt to combine the practicality of a minivan with the

Mazda looks ready to jump head first into the crossover utility vehicle marketplace with its unique MX-Crossport concept. (Photo: Mazda Motor of America)

In doing this the Mazda concept emulates other sporty crossovers, such as Nissans Murano and Infinitis FX-Series, which provide

The MX-Crossport aims to blend two completely different types of vehicles together, the SUV and the sports car. (Photo: Mazda Motor of America)

The MX-Crossport was created at Mazdas main design studio in Hiroshima, Japan by Iwao Koisumi, whose previous work includes the Mazda6 and the RX-01 concept, the latter being the original prototype of the new RX-8. Where many brands have struggled to define an identity for their sport utility vehicles,

The Crossports rakish body features many of the unique styling accents which helped to give the RX-8 its own unique look. (Photo: Mazda Motor of America)

Although its design concept sounds odd, the Crossports rakish body features many of the unique styling accents which helped to give the RX-8 its own unique look. These include its low and wide honeycomb mesh front grille, independent front fenders with headlamps, a prominent hood bulge and heavily defined bumpers with high peaks.

The MX-Crossports

The rear of the car sports some very dynamic styling, never before seen on a Mazda. (Photo: Mazda Motor of America)

While a great deal of the Crossports design can be attributed to the RX-8, the concept features new dynamic styling, particularly at the rear of the car. The sloping roofline is complemented by a lower window line that kicks upward as it approaches the rear fenders.

At the same time, the concepts tail end tapers inwards, creating a narrowing effect - a trait never before seen on a Mazda. The addition of details

While it will no doubt feature some sort of all-wheel drive system, the Crossport was designed as a road-biased vehicle. (Photo: Mazda Motor of America)

At 182.28 inches long, 75.98 inches wide and 64.17 inches tall, the MX-Crossport can be considered a compact sport ute, but is still large enough to fit the needs of a small family.