- Mazda teased a new Vision model ahead of its debut at the Tokyo show.
- Mysterious concept features four doors, frameless windows, and a low roofline.
- The European version of the new Mazda CX-5 will also make its public debut.
With the Japan Mobility Show 2025 fast approaching, every major automaker is scrambling to show off something new. Mazda’s booth might not be the biggest on the floor, as Suzuki, Nissan, and Toyota have that covered, but it’s bringing one of the show’s more intriguing reveals: a fresh Vision model with a slick roofline and four doors.
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The concept is said to embody “the vision for future Mazda vehicles,” serving as a design and technology blueprint for upcoming models.
The teaser image highlights a large portion of the profile, showcasing frameless windows, smooth surfaces, sculpted shoulders, and a slanted roofline. We can also see a pair of futuristic headrests and mirror-replacing cameras.
What Is It?
At first glance, the Vision comes across as a low-slung fastback, though it could just as easily be a coupe-crossover or even a sportier sedan – it’s tough to pin down from this teaser alone.
The side-window shape and solid D-pillar nod slightly to the Mazda3 hatchback, while the rear carries a faint echo of the 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 concept. Whatever it is, it’s clearly not a follow-up to the 2023 Iconic SP Concept, which is already headed for production as a sports car.
Mazda says the Vision model symbolizes its theme for this year’s exhibition in Tokyo which is “The joy of driving fuels a sustainable tomorrow.” In plain terms, it’s about keeping cars fun while making them cleaner. That could mean electric, hybrid, range-extender, or even an engine running on something other than regular gasoline.
Joining the Vision model will be the European version of the new CX-5 SUV making its first public appearance. Mazda will also highlight its proprietary CO₂ capture technology alongside an algae-derived, carbon-neutral fuel developed to reduce emissions and support cleaner mobility.
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Mazda’s involvement in the Japan Mobility Show extends beyond its main display. The brand will participate in several programs organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, presenting the CX-30 SeDV designed for drivers with disabilities, the classic RX-7 rotary sports car, the Spirit Racing RS Future Concept and the CX-60 and CX-80 production SUVs.
We’ll have to wait until October 29 for more, when Mazda holds its press conference on the media day of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.