You got to ask how far Mazda is willing to draw out their Nagare design philosophy. Just when you thought that they’ve exhausted the possible variations for their fleet, they come up with the Mazda Kiyora - the Nagare-fied subcompact city car, perhaps a possible replacement for the Mazda2. And most probably it will be since the Kiyora will be built upon the 2’s platform.

While still in concept stage, Mazda is hinting that the production version will most likely be a 2+2. The Kiyora will also most likely to sport the latest in Mazda’s direct injected turbo gas engines that boast improved fuel efficiency.

To improve overall performance, Mazda engineers are trying to make this car as lightweight as possible, exploring new lightening techniques. They’re targeting a weight of 900 kg. The Kiyora concept will be showcased next month in the Paris Motor Show.

Source: Autocar