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Mazda Nextourer

Nextourer is a new-generation touring car concept which has a spacious, luxurious and comfortable cabin combined with a stylish exterior, dynamism and quality. Excellent dynamic performance and an exceptional chassis provides superb driving performance and a stable ride.

The vehicle is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 DOHC engine, with Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT) mechanism and Toroidal CVT. The engine provides plenty of torque low and medium speeds, responsiveness and an outstanding level of refinement.

In the cabin, a high and upright seat position in both the front and rear provides more spacearound the rear passengers feet. To ensure rear-seat passengers enjoy a relaxed seating position, their seats are equipped with individual power reclining adjustment control. The Multi Zone Air-conditioner incorporates air outlets for cool air in the roof, while heated air outlets are located on the floor, resulting not only in improved temperature balance but also rapid heating and cooling. In addition, a highly efficient heat pump unit contributes to energy savings. Independent temperature control for the right and left, together with independent air volume control for each person, enables individual settings for the most comfortable climate for each occupant.

Both left and right rear seatbacks fold flat forward independently, and the whole rear seat double folds to create an interior with the flexibility to accommodate different sized cargo. In normal use, the comfortable interior is isolated from the cargo space like a three-box sedan, partitioned by the Flexible Package Board to create a unified passenger area. However, the flexible package board can be electrically folded in line with the double folding mechanism of the rear seat. The Dual Mode Rear Gate enables the lower half of the tailgate to open like a sedan, and the whole tailgate can be opened like that of a hatchback. The Active Height Control System in the suspension varies the vehicle height by three levels to provide the ideal position for getting in and out of the vehicle, driving in the city, and high speed driving.

When the vehicle is parked, the vehicle height is set at the lowest level to provide easier entry and exit, with the hip point at 570 mm to reduce movement effort. Once the vehicle is started, the height rises by 100 mm to the highest position, to provide excellent visibility in city driving. When the vehicle speed exceeds 80 km/h the height is lowered 50 mm from the highest setting to enhance driving stability. The auto leveling function keeps the vehicle at an even level regardless of the number of passengers or cargo. Instead of the normal ignition key, the Nextourer uses an entry card containing each driver's data.

To make entry and exit easier, the driver's 6-way Memory Seat automatically moves to the rearmost position and the steering wheel is tilted upwards. By inserting the entry card into a slot, the seat is automatically adjusted to the position memorized in the card. The Nextourer contains an "ITS instrument panel," when includes the speedometer, tachometer and other gauges, plus the driving display for information via ITS (Intelligent Transport System). A 7-inch pop-up monitor in the center of the instrument panel, and a 6-inch entertainment display for the rear seats set into the end of the center console, allow passengers to access the Internet, read e-mail, and watch television.

The Nextourer incorporates the latest technologies in both active and passive safety. The braking system includes electronic devices such as DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) to provide excellent handling stability and the ability to avoid dangerous situations.

In line with the Active Height Control System, the Intelligent Lamp System for the front headlamps keeps the angle of the beam at an even level regardless of the change of vehicle height and posture. It also adjusts the beam to the direction of the vehicle when approaching a curve or corner, based on information supplied by the navigation system. A sensor in each wheel constantly monitors the tire pressure: when it falls below a specified level a warning lamp is illuminated on the instrument panel. The run flat tire system not only allows the vehicle to be driven on to a workshop in the event of a flat but also eliminates the spare tire, resulting in weight reduction and increased cargo space.

Passive safety measures include a highly rigid, strong body, Mazda Advanced Impact-energy Distribution and Absorption System, SRS side airbags, and smart airbags to minimize the impact on occupants in an accident. Moreover, the ITS (Intelligent Transport System) assists in safe driving, alerting the driver if the car deviates from its lane, or when the driver approaches a corner at too high a speed. With regard to protecting the environment, the S-VT engine and the Toroidal CVT transmission significantly enhance fuel economy and reduce CO2 and NOx emissions. Easy to recycle plastics are utilized to support Mazda's commitment to recycling.

Year:	1999	Engine:	3.0-liter V6 DOHC
Power:	n/a	Transmission:	CVT
0-60:	n/a	Top speed:	n/a

Related Links

Mazda UK Website
http://www.mazda.co.uk

Mazda Japan Website
http://www.mazda.co.jp