Mazda has introduced the second concept car – Mazda Ryuga (Japanese for ‘gracious flow’) concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The first was the Mazda Nagare that debuted at LA. The Ryuga expands on the “emotion of motion” concept that debuted with the Nagare, and you can see the elements of flow captured in the car’s sheetmetal. The sweeping lines on the doors, for instance, were inspired by the raked pebbles in a Japanese dry garden (or the lines you leave in a sand trap if you practice proper golf etiquette).

The Mazda Ryuga is powered by a 2.5L MZR Flex Fuel (E85 / Gasoline) system. The vehicle is low to the ground, standing nearly a foot shorter than the Mazda3. Features include blind spot monitoring and cutting edge communication. Large 21 inch wheels are placed at the far corners of the Mazda Ryuga concept’s exterior and lend the car a highly stable, balanced stance. The aggressive wedge shape imparts motion even when this sports coupe is parked. Volumes that are small in front, larger at the rear, wrap around and over the wheels to give the exterior tension and direction.

The Mazda Ryuga is a sports car that will seat four, employing a wide, comfy bench seat in the back. Entry for all passengers is accomplished by lifting two giant gull-wing doors that must require the mightiest struts to keep from crashing down. The front bucket seats of the Mazda Ryuga concept provide ample lateral support for energetic driving with the shape of the seats creating an impression of movement which is further emphasized by the patterns in the material.

In addition, other important features of Mazda Ryuga that will support safe driving are the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) cameras installed for the rear monitoring system and the blind-spot monitoring system. These help ensure safe driving while changing lanes and allow easy identification of potential obstacles.