Mazda has revealed two new forward-looking concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, showcasing the next evolution of its design language and multiple technological advancements.
Vision X-Coupe Concept
From a design standpoint, the Vision X-Coupe features a striking, 4-door coupe design with a long, low look and unique proportions that subtly recall the profile of the Mazda3 hatch and even the Cadillac Celestiq.
The front features a new evolution of the Mazda face, with dual light signatures denoting the sides of the “grille” area. Large 5-spoke wheels nicely fill out its wheel wells and add to its athletic stance. The rear features a Kammback design with thin, emotive taillights wrapping over a sharp, spoiler-like edge.Â
Inside, the Mazda Vision X-Coupe takes a refreshingly minimal approach to design, something Mazda has been doubling down on in recent years as other companies festoon their interiors with countless screens. A clean, horizontally oriented dash greets the driver, featuring traditional-looking three-dial gauges and a single, long central touchscreen display set into the dash rather than perched on top, as in so many vehicles these days.
Motivating the Vision X-Coupe is a two-rotary hybrid setup featuring an electric motor and battery, which produce a combined output of 503 hp. Capable of fully electric driving up to 100 miles, the Vision X-Coupe delivers a total of 497 miles when fully charged and with a full tank of fuel.
The Vision X-Coupe was designed to use a new carbon-neutral fuel developed by Mazda, made from microalgae that absorb CO2 as they grow. These microalgae store oils in their cells, which can then be refined into a sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel, with the automaker saying they’ve already produced some in a large culture tank. It’s an interesting idea, though unclear how well this could scale or gain traction in the real world.
The Vision X-Coupe also debuts a unique new technology for the brand called “Mobile Carbon Capture,” which captures carbon tailpipe emissions, storing them for recycling and use in vehicle production or to make other carbon-based materials for high-performance vehicles. Interesting stuff, though, again, perhaps a bit more concept than reality at this stage.
Vision X-Compact Concept
Mazda also showed a new compact concept vehicle, aptly named the Vision X-Compact.
As its name suggests, this small hatchback features a cheerful, rounded design, clearly designed to maximize interior space and visibility. It also features the newest evolution of the Mazda face and its own interpretation of the wheels and taillights on the Vision X-Coupe, just distilled into a smaller package.
Inside, Vision X-Compact features an extremely minimal interior that, like the current Miata, plays with the idea of incorporating the vehicle’s exterior into the interior by way of a large swath of exposed body-colored metal stretching from side to side, right through the floor. A very simple dashboard features a singular round gauge in front of the driver and what appears to be a smartphone docking station right next to it, not unlike what Slate is doing with their upcoming electric truck.
A new AI interior assistant also makes its debut in the Vision X-Compact, featuring what the automaker says will be a warm, natural tone that could do things such as suggest more exciting, scenic routes, or even keep lonely single occupants feeling just a bit less lonely on their daily journeys to and from work. We’ll have to take their word on that for now.
Mazda did not share any powertrain details for the Vision X-Compact, though it would be safe to assume that, should it make it to production, it would feature either a hybrid or fully electric powertrain, as would be fitting for a city car of this stature.
While both of these vehicles are concepts, they are meant as direct previews of upcoming Mazda vehicles. It’s fairly easy to see how the Vision X-Compact could evolve into a next-generation Mazda2, while the Vision X-Coupe may preview an upcoming Mazda6, or even an RX-7 revival. Based on how good both concepts look, one can only hope.
