Mazda always steals the show with its show cars, and the remains true at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. This time around, the Hiroshima-based automaker brought along two concept cars: The Vision X-Coupe and Vision X-Compact, both of which draw heavily from current and heritage vehicles.
Let’s start with the Mazda Vision X-Coupe first. This essentially previews an upcoming model and a new powertrain. In terms of design, it evolves the design language found on the current Mazda3 and applies it to a larger SUV model. Yes, it also has the massively thick C-pillars that got so controversial on the Mazda3 hatchback. In typical SUV coupe fashion, the roofline drops quickly for that sleek, flowing look. Mazda also minimized character lines for smooth surfacing.
Under the Vision X-Coupe’s hood is a plug-in hybrid system that combines a turbocharged two-rotor rotary engine with an electric motor and battery. Total system output is 510 horsepower. Mazda says the Vision X-Coupe can travel 160 km, or around 99 miles, in all-electric mode. When driving in hybrid mode, it can go over 800 km or around 497 miles. The system can run on carbon-neutral fuel derived from microalgae captured via Mazda’s proprietary capture technology.
The second concept car, the Vision X-Compact, appears to preview the next Mazda2 hatchback, all while taking cues from the 1960s R360 coupe. Mazda says that this vehicle is designed to deepen the bond between people and cars through a human sensory digital model and empathic AI. The latter is essentially your companion on the road, previewing Mazda’s view of smart mobility in the future. More about the design, the Vision X-Compact looks more like a city car. Plus, its blend of current and past styling gives it a distinctly cool look while remaining recognizable as a Mazda.
Source: Mazda
