Mazda revealed its Vision X-Coupe concept at a press conference before the opening day of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. The automaker showcased the vehicle as the latest evolution of its Kodo design language that’s been in use since 2010.
The Vision X-Coupe – where ‘X’ stands for ‘cross’ – uses a plug-in hybrid system combining a twin-rotor rotary turbo engine with an electric motor and battery pack.
The concept delivers 503 horsepower total output with an electric-only range of 99 miles. When the engine kicks in, total range extends to 497 miles.
Carbon-Neutral Technology
Mazda designed the Vision X-Coupe to run on carbon-neutral fuel made from microalgae. The concept also features the company’s CO2 capture technology called Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture.
This system actually reduces atmospheric CO2 levels the more you drive – essentially making the car environmentally beneficial during operation.
Mazda hasn’t released additional technical specifications or confirmed whether the Vision X-Coupe will reach production. If it does move forward, the company faces a strategic decision about manufacturing location.
The automaker could follow the same path as its new all-electric 6e and have it built in China on a Changan platform. Alternatively, Mazda might develop it as a traditional Hiroshima-built vehicle.
Vision X-Compact Targets City Drivers
The Vision X-Coupe wasn’t Mazda’s only reveal at the Tokyo event. The company also showed the Vision X-Compact, which could replace the recently discontinued Mazda 2 supermini.
Like its coupe sibling, Mazda hasn’t confirmed production plans for the Compact. The company describes it as a design study focused on bringing car and driver closer together.
The concept uses what Mazda calls “empathetic AI” and a “human sensory digital model” to deepen the bond between people and cars.
The AI system can hold natural conversations with drivers and suggest destinations to help expand their world. Mazda envisions a future where vehicles and people form emotional connections – much like heartfelt relationships.
Simplified Interior Design
The Vision X-Compact’s cabin eliminates traditional touchscreens in favor of a smartphone holder positioned next to the steering wheel. This approach likely serves dual purposes – supporting Mazda’s human-centric philosophy while cutting costs to make future EVs more affordable.
Inside the 3.8-meter hatchback, designers kept things minimal with a three-spoke steering wheel and stripped-back layout. A driver selector resembling a manual gearstick completes the simplified control scheme.
The exterior follows Mazda’s established Kodo design language.
Mazda hasn’t revealed powertrain details for the X-Compact, but the company’s embrace of EVs as part of its multi-fuel strategy suggests this potential Renault 5 competitor would run on an all-electric platform.
The 2025 Japan Mobility Show runs from October 30 through November 11 in Tokyo.
