Mazda Takeri concept set for Geneva

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By Brett Davis | February 14th, 2012

The Mazda Takeri concept will make its European debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show in March. The company has released some more images of the new concept, which previews the next-generation Mazda6.

Mazda is set to release the new Mazda6 in 2013. It is expected to borrow much of its design character from the Takeri concept, and will come in sedan, wagon and four-door coupe body styles, but not as a hatchback. It’s understood the designers will be able to express a similar style of sportiness with the sedan, making the hatch redundant.

Showcasing Mazda’s latest KODO design language, the Takeri concept steps away from the current ‘smiley face’ character. There’s plenty of slim chrome lines, a more sophisticated headlight and lower fascia layout, and a futuristic interior theme.

Power for the Takeri previews Mazda’s new SkyActiv technologies, including a new 2.2-litre SkyActiv-D diesel engine using stop-start and regenerative braking. Tied in with a lightweight body structure, the Takeri, and subsequently the new Mazda6, is expected to present excellent fuel economy figures.

Mazda will have the Takeri and the new CX-5 on display at the Geneva show, starting March 6.

SM

Looks awesome – I wonder whether the end product will still look the same or will be a bit more conservative?

Myke

It should translate pretty well. If you look at the CX-5 concept, it’s pretty much the same as the production model. I think it will be the same with the Takeri and the 6

Shak

Lets hope they follow Range Rover’s example and stay true to the concept, because this thing is seriously good looking. Not to mention if they can put some SkyActiv technology into it, this thing might just dominate its class once and for all.
Showtime

Current Mazda range = smiley
Concept Mazda range = angry

Crummydore

That’s a perfect description!

Braedz

Such a nice looking concept. Hopefully they don’t tone it down. We got some good looking medium size cards coming out in the next year.

Braedz

Cars*

Jinnzhang

What petrol engine are they going to put into this car? The 2.0 skyG is too small for this car. Will they have a 2.5 SkyG?
JHP

i see a lot of jaguar-ness in that concept

Mike

Yes, the overall shape has a lot in common with the XF. The front looks cleaner on this one, whereas the rear is better resolved on the XF.

marc

with all the respect to jap engineering… their design end products lack the finesse of German cars even when conservative… Huyndai and Kia are the only car makers not afraid to push borders a little… this car is nice… but the end product will look stupid as always Mazda does

SP20

Going by the sales numbers and your input.

Stupid sells
Ughto

German finesse?

C-class
1 series
Golf
Polo
3 series
X5
X3
A4

I couldnt think of an uglier, heavier range of cars..
Every German car is ugly and the opposite of fine..

Mike

I disagree both with your comment and the original one. To my eyes, the Golf, C class and A4 look great, but so does this Mazda, and I like some of the Infinitis, too. In fairness to BMW (whose designs I generally dislike), the X3 looks quite good compared to most other crossovers.

Anonymous

The backend looks sexy. The front a bit too angry, like a pouting child.
Flame Surfacer

What an ugly car! A Saangyong is so much more attractive.
http://twitter.com/jackkl Jack

I am a Mazda fanboy through and through – I like this, but I actually much prefer the ‘Nagare’/'smiley face’ design language.

The new Mazda 6 will look better than the current one; that’s for sure – but am I the only one that sees Hyundai i45 from opposite ends?

Adelaide_john

I see Hyundai from the rear

peter

As a current model mazda 6 owner , i will never buy another mazda poduct ever again.

gti

Why not? I’ve owned a 2, my wife used to own a 2 and now has a 3. We would happily buy Mazda again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.

peter

try waiting 2 months and counting to get parts.

Flame Surfacer

How come? Had a VW experience?
Bradsta

Also as a Mazda6 owner. I completely disagree and more than happily would. Clearly you have a rare bad one…

guest

As a current model mazda 6 owner , i will only buy another mazda poduct ever!

peter

You must be a mazda dealer

guest

no, just extremely happy will the value and driving pleasure the car gives me. While it isnt the most refined car in the sector, I gladly take that compromise for the fine ride and entertaining handling. Oh and never goes wrong (4 years and 160000km without fault). Already ordered a CX5 to replace it.

peter

Good luck, you will need it

gti

This car is beautiful. Not the same level of beauty as the Shinari concept, but as a virtually production-ready body, that is stunning. If pricing stays close to current price points, this car is a deadset bargain.
Anonymous

stunning car, and good for mazda admitting defeat with the smiley face grill, other japanese brands seem to keep using there ugly design features without changing to something better as if hoping people will like it.
Gus

Looks awesome!! can’t wait to see what the production version will look like
Anonymous

It’s beautiful and quite a contrast with the new Ford Fusion/Mondeo’s almost crass heavy-handedness.
Big Fan

Two words – ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Best looking upcoming mass production car bar none. I love mazda 6′s (MUCH more than 3′s) and am really not a fan of the current, excessively curvy, smiley styling. I think the original mazda 6 hatch was one of the best looking vehicles this decade, why they made it look more like the uglier 3 (presumably the superior sales) with subsequent versions I don’t know. It may resemble a frowny face but I agree strong hints of XF Jag present and that cannot be a bad thing. If the production version looks like this I’ll be lining up come January for a SkyActiv-D (unless there’s a more potent AWD version available). Well done Mazda!
http://www.facebook.com/antmindel Anthony Mindel

Cant wait to see what the next Honda Accord Euro will look like,as they have always been arch rivals,with the Euro always looking a bit better.
However,this model looks HOT,much better than the current one IMHO.
Jonty

Having previously owned a 2006 mazda 6 luxury hatch (a great looking and functioning car) this would definately bring me back to the brand (providing an appropriate skyactive engine is included). I was driven away by the restyling made of the current model.
Anonymous

Apart from the lights, wing mirrors and door handles it looks fairly production ready from the outside. I am not a big Mazda fan at all, but this is a seriously good looking car. Respect to Mazda for pushing their design language into rather than holding onto or re-hashing their currently successful range again.