Mazda also says the Koeru concept is “targeted at the progressively minded”, and that it “sends a clear message to the competition in this fast-growing and increasingly competitive vehicle segment”.
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The CX-5’s graduation to Australia’s best-selling SUV in 2014 proves that Mazda’s decision was on the money, but the Koeru (pronounced “Ko-were-oo”) unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show this week suggests a Mazda’s original line of thinking could return to bolster its mainstream SUV offerings alongside the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9.
The Koeru concept is created to showcase the latest evolution of the Japanese brand’s “Kodo – Soul of Motion” design language. The Mazda Koeru Concept is riding on large 21-inch alloy wheels and it stands at 4.6 meters long, 1.9 meters wide and 1.5 meters tall, as the company is saying.
The Koeru is significantly smaller than the current CX-9, so is highly unlikely to form a preview of the new model expected to appear at the LA motor show in November.
Officially the Koeru is a design showcase for the next-generation of the Japanese brand’s SUV range. The enriched KODO shapes deliver outstanding aerodynamics and with it high-speed stability, while Mazda’s SKYACTIV Technology includes an efficient driver-oriented powertrains and suspension as well as an ingeniously rigid body and chassis that enhance handling as well as safety. Mazda aims to support the essential functions for safe driving, such as recognising potential hazards, exercising good judgment and operating the vehicle in an appropriate fashion.
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Inside, the 2700mm wheelbase offers seating for five, while the dash features Mazda’s latest MZD Connect 2 interface for full connectivity.
