Mazda Koeru Concept Spied in Production Guise, could become a CX-4 SUV!

Kuala Lumpur: The Mazda Koeru Concept which was unveiled last week at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2015) has been spotted in China, courtesy of Auto Sina, in its near-production form, wearing heavy camouflage.

What the Koeru Concept will come out as in its production guise, is yet to ascertained, as there are two possibilities. The Mazda CX-7 nameplate could be revived (which was discontinued in 2012) or the model could be a new Mazda CX-4, as the Chinese report refers to it. Either way, the final model is expected to be launched not before 2017.

The Mazda Koeru Concept that was premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show, measured 4,600 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, 1,500 mm in height and 2,700 mm in wheelbase.

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This prototype has a fastback-like profile at the rear, together with an elongated A-pillar and long windscreen. An interesting detail regarding this camouflaged test mule is that the infotainment display sits on top of the dashboard instead of being integrated into the dash like it's on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 crossover. Furthermore, the gauges mirror are similarly styled of those adorning the Mazda3 compact hatchback.

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As per the Chinese report, powering the SUV would be the 2.5-litre Skyactiv turbocharged engine that is set for debut on the (next generation) 2017 Mazda CX-9 in early 2016. Also, there are possibilities that the SUV would be equipped with a 2.0-litre engine instead of 2.5-litre under the hood.

The final production version, which the Chinese media believe to be a new CX-4, is reported to premiere at the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show (November), before going into production in March 2016 and being launched at 2016 Beijing Auto Show (April).

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