Mazda Rolls Out Nagare Concept

LOS ANGELES — Insisting that it does not "create pure flights of fantasy," Mazda unveiled its Nagare concept on Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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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