Hazumi is a Japanese word meaning to 'bound' or 'spring up' and was chosen to convey an image of a small but vigorous animal, bursting with energy. It also describes potential B-segment buyers - young, dynamic, vibrant and ambitious. As with all its new generation products, Mazda has put a big focus on aerodynamics, tuned specifically for the compactness of the car.
The headlamps and grille are positioned low to the ground, giving the face a sharp look reminiscent of a cheetah on the prowl.
A long line starts from the bonnet, crests over the front wheel and runs all the way to the rear, while an overlapping line peaks over the rear wheel, emulating a rhythm of flexing muscles and adding to the strong sense of motion.
The interior of the Hazumi imparts the dynamic sense of speed, maintaining superb functionality as an interface between car and driver. The premium feel of the interior exceeds the standards of the segment, but also gives a light and youthful impression that befits a subcompact model.
The centre console is suspended like a bridge, enhancing the feeling of space and creating more room in the foot wells. The instrument cluster is designed around the driver's centre axis, featuring a single, centrally-positioned gauge with displays spreading like wings on either side. The layout of the centre display, Active Driving Display, and commander control, is based on Mazda's unique Human Machine Interface (HMI) concept called the Heads-Up Cockpit.
The Hazumi concept also marks the world premiere of the SkyActiv-D 1.5. This compact and lightweight clean diesel engine offers ample torque and dynamic performance that offers low CO2 emissions under 90g/km while also fulfilling stringent Euro 6 requirements.
The concept features i-Activsense advanced safety technologies based on Mazda Proactive Safety - aiming to maximise the range of conditions where the driver can drive safely and minimise the risks that lead to accidents.
