The sporty Vision X-Coupe can drive nearly 100 miles in electric-only mode, but Mazda said a unique new plug-in hybrid system delivers up to 500 horsepower and almost 500 miles of driving range.
Mazda Vision X-Coupe debuts as a bold new PHEV
Mazda unveiled the Vision X-Coupe at the Japan Mobility Show on Wednesday, showcasing the brand’s new look.
The four-door “coupe crossover,” as Mazda calls it, is an evolution of the brand’s current “Kodo Soul of Motion” design, inspired by Japanese minimalism.
It clearly draws on the 6e for influence, the European version of Mazda’s electric sedan (the EZ-6), which is sold in China. However, the Vision X-Coupe will feature a powerful new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system. The system consists of a turbocharged rotary engine with two rotors integrated with an electric motor and a battery.
Combined, Mazda said the setup packs up to nearly 500 hp (510 PS). Using just the battery and EV motor, the Vision X-Coupe can drive up to 99 miles (160 km).
When the battery gets low, the engine acts as a generator, providing up to 497 miles (800 km) of combined driving range. Mazda didn’t say, but these numbers are expected to be based on the WLTP testing cycle, not the EPA.
Mazda also claims that by using carbon-neutral fuel from microalgae, combined with its proprietary CO2 capture technology, “the vehicle contributes to reducing atmospheric CO2 the more it is driven.”
Top comment by Dan B
Mazda claims around 100 miles of EV driving. Hmmm. Would that be similar to the CX70/90's that claim around 25 miles of range and can't even get 15? Should we take that 100 and turn it into a more realistic 50?
Just yesterday on another site I read about an extensive report from T & E group on the PHEV's and how they are proving to be way more dirty than the claims from manufacturers. A big part of this is from what I've been seeing at our dealership where most (not all) of the people buying the PHEV's are doing so for the car pool lane stickers and/or extra incentives. But very few ever bother to plug in. The Mazda CX70/90 PHEV's are some VERY THIRSTY gas hogs.
As for the styling of Mazda. They are making them look nice, but just sit in the back of most and see how bad the visibility out is. Even in the front seats it's bad. Looking at the pics of this concept, yes it looks nice but I wouldn't want to be sitting way down low into that cockpit. No thanks.
In terms of size, the Vision X-Coupe measures 198.8″ (5,050 mm) long, 78.5″ (1,995 mm) wide, and 58.2″ (1,480 mm) tall with a wheelbase of 121.3″ (3,080 mm). That’s notably larger than the outgoing Mazda 6.
Outside of that, Mazda didn’t offer many details, such as battery size, acceleration time, or other powertrain specs.
Mazda also revealed the Vision X-Compact concept at the Japan Mobility Show, a hot hatch that’s “designed to deepen the bond between people and cars through the fusion of a human sensory digital model and empathetic AI.”
Since Mazda didn’t reveal any powertrain details, it’s unclear whether it will be electric or hybrid. Check back for the latest updates.
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