Mazda MX Sport Tourer (2001)
Concept car · 2001 · Hybrid
A through-the-road hybrid MPV study with three drive modes
Unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, the MX Sport Tourer was a compact people-mover concept showcasing Mazda's environmental technology. It combined a front-drive 2.0-liter S-VT direct-injection gasoline engine with a rear-mounted 40 hp electric motor for a through-the-road hybrid system, plus a toroidal continuously variable transmission and regenerative braking. Three modes were offered: economical front gasoline, zero-emission rear electric for city use, and combined four-wheel drive.
Key facts
- Front drive: 2.0L S-VT direct-injection gasoline inline-4
- Rear drive: 40 hp electric motor
- Transmission: Toroidal CVT
- Drive modes: Front gasoline / rear electric / 4WD
- Features: Regenerative braking
Production
- Status: Reached production
- A 2001 concept that previewed the production Mazda6 (Atenza) launched in 2002.
- Revealed at 2001 Geneva Motor Show
Source: Mazda Newsroom