THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1999
- Body style
- MPV
- Type
- Concept
- Seats
- 4
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Mazda Neospace epitomizes the cutting-edge fusion of innovation and sleek design, emerging as a visionary concept car from the esteemed Japanese automaker, Mazda. Unveiled amidst anticipation at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1999, this futuristic marvel stands as a testament to the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. Crafted in collaboration with the renowned Italian design house Bertone, and helmed by the creative prowess of Kevin Rice (who worked also for Pininfarina), alongside Erica Tsubaki from Mazda’s Design Studio in Germany, the Neospace embodies a harmonious blend of form and function. As it took center stage alongside the MPV minivan and the Nextourer concept, the Mazda Neospace captured attention with its avant-garde features. One of its most striking innovations is the utilization of modular floating seats, which not only redefine interior comfort but also adapt to diverse passenger needs with effortless versatility. The Neospace’s design ethos extends to its dynamic exterior, characterized by opposing opening doors that exude a sense of futuristic elegance and streamline accessibility. Moreover, the rear bumper’s transformative functionality as a ramp adds a practical dimension, catering to the demands of modern urban lifestyles with unparalleled convenience. Through ingenious engineering and visionary design, the Mazda Neospace transcends conventional boundaries, offering a glimpse into the future of automotive excellence where innovation knows no limits.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Concept
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- Mazda's official 1999 Frankfurt release describes NEOSPACE as a functional compact concept for four adults, with pillarless freestyle doors and flexible folding seats. Mazda Research & Design Europe created the design and Stile Bertone built the prototype. The launch material does not specify a powertrain, so none is inferred.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Seats
- 4
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Bertone
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Mazda
- Designer · Candidate
- Kevin Rice
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 5 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Mazda — 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show: NEOSPACE newsroom.mazda.com | Manufacturer official period press release |











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