Mazda Sassou Concept
Mazda's Sassou concept is a futuristic look at what their next B-class (like their current Mazda2) will be like. The Mazda Sassou's exterior continues to evolve the design language of Mazda's current line up. Also, the Sassou is fitted with special reactive lighting that gives the impression that the car is 'alive.' For instance, the front and rear of the car are fitted with special lights that react when the car is unlocked. Mazda has also envisioned the use of a USB memory stick as a security key for the Sassou. Theoretically, this USB key could be used to store individualized settings, music for upload in the car's on board hard drive, and even destinations for the navigation system. The Sassou is also equipped with an adaptable rear seat. The rear seat can be reconfigured with a compressed air system to change its shape to support 1 or 2 rear passengers. In the 1 passenger setting, the rear seat becomes a roomy thrown for one lucky occupant. The concept is also fitted with a dual clutch sequentially shifted manual transmission.
Obviously many of the elements in this Sassou will find their way into the next generation Mazda2. The Mazda2 design
was just recently refreshed, being on display at Frankfurt as well, so it may be a while before a Sassou-inspired
production concept is shown to the public. Still, the Sassou has the technological edge that may find its way into the
hearts of the next generation of car buyers. Personally, I cant wait to see a Mazda with a dual clutch
transmission.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sid Ghosh 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
I'm totally in love with Mazda. With the current machines, the MX-5, the upcoming Mazdaspeed3 & 6, CX-7 and the rumored MX-2 AND MX-5 coupe...oh baby.
I would ask for a new RX-7 but we gotta keep something for later;-)
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ben 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
man i'm lovin the innovation on this car. the eyebrows or moustache or whatevr on top of the headlights look like they can spawn some cool ideas, but the orange color relaly looks tacky in this case. i guess they went with orange cuz they probably double as turn signals, which are traidionally amber in color.
the usb key thing is a great idea IMO, and i also like the idea of having an adaptable backseat, cause there are always those times you have 3 people and 1 guy gets screwed having to scrunch into the backseat. who knows how long it'll be before any of these ideas hit production, however!
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William Crabtree 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
It's "Throne." Ugh...
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cmonkey 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
Anyone else nervous about the HAL 9000 up there on the dash...
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Joel A 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
I like Mazda cars but the front of this one looks like a Pokemon. Or a mecha.
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Thomas 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
That front end is awesome but the rest of it could use a little work. It reminds me of Clayface from Batman.
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010111 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
The Life Aquatic with Mazda Sassou. decent movie.
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jeffrey 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
I see lots of the new Mitsu Concept Sportback in the Sassou's nose.
http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000197058394/
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laserwizard 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
Front end says "Ah sooooooo" to me.
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Dorkus Malorkus 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
#4, the target market for this car is probably too young to know who HAL 9000 is.
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Phil L. 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
I'm waiting for LED headlights to make it out of the concept car circuit, and into real production.
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ben 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
hahaah it does look like hal!
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Dirk Jan Nijhuis 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
See the IAA Mazda Sassou - video on following URL:
http://www.amt.nl/movies/asp/mov_id/109/moc_id/20/rubriek/IAA%20Frankfurt%202005%20/tZoekenMoviesWoord//index.html#antwoord
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