Mazda to show Kabura coupe concept in Detroit

Mazda will showcase its new Kabura compact sports coupe concept vehicle at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit (Jan 8 - 22). The car was designed at Mazd's design center in California. Kabura is the third design concept vehicle from Mazda following Mazda Sassou (designed at Mazd's European Design Center) and Mazda Senku (designed at Mazd's Yokohama R&D Center near Tokyo), each reflecting the global influences that Mazda chief designers can draw from. With a rear-drive powertrain, it was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive. "Kabura" is a Japanese term taken from "Kabura-y"?, an arrow that makes a sound when fired and was used to signal the start of a battle. (No further images are available at this time.)