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Mazda Neospace

1999Coachwork by Bertone

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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Mazda — 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show: NEOSPACE newsroom.mazda.com Manufacturer official period press release

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