The Japanese automaker said that the Nagare "could conceivably be powered by a hydrogen-fueled rotary engine." It noted that hydrogen/gas rotaries are powering RX-8s currently in service in Japan.
The automaker said the Nagare was created to "suggest where Mazda design will be in 2020." Nagare is pronounced "na-ga-reh" and is Japanese for "flow." The concept takes its inspiration from nature, including how wind shapes sand in the desert and how water moves across the ocean.The futuristic four-passenger sports car has two double-length doors that hinge forward and up. The driver is centrally located, with a rear wrap-around lounge for three passengers. "Flow" is the inspiration for the hood, wheel arches, LED head- and taillight treatments and instrument panel.
Mazda said the Nagare is the first of a series of design concepts — some closer to actual production vehicles than others — that the company will showcase at upcoming venues including the Detroit, Geneva and Tokyo auto shows.
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