The art of “handmade”

Mazda cars from their origins in the clay block are associated with a unique way of understanding the production of automobiles. The middle ground between mass production and inseparable craftsmanship Japanese culture. As teachers know better than anyone Takami, That spoils the last detail of the model – which is effective model-. Doing something with your hands has healing powers and is even a source of pleasure, which is what William Morris, the most prominent representative of the movement, likes. Arts and crafts Which linked mastery to the dignified and anonymous art of the Middle Ages.

As for the case, the new Mazda CX-60 is right Made in JapanBecause of the English meaning Craft Nothing else or not Handmade Or by extension, Work. East Large format SUV Maximum expression of everything the Japanese brand has incorporated into its DNA over the last hundred years: extraordinary design both externally and internally, and the most delicate craftsmanship, the man-made generation of the latest technology. And first-class engines, including The first plug-in from a series of hybrids Which will be released in the European market in the coming years.

The model was first seen in Spain as part of an exhibition at the Madrid Design Festival, an event developed in this edition by Mazda in collaboration with SACo, the Spanish Association of Contemporary Crafts, and a unique home real estate specialist. Sibarist Main theme: Craftsmanship, design and durability in the car and at home.

The project, housed in a unique urban enclave and designed by designer and interior designer Lorna de Santos, is an invitation to coexist closely with the artisan sultan and his creative process, in a space focused on human well-being. The CX-60 could not fit into the bill.

In terms of design, the new Mazda model represents the latest evolution of the unique design philosophy Code Of the company. In particular, it uses the Japanese concept MotherWhich represents the tranquility and majestic beauty of empty space and which fits in perfectly with the solidity of a typical SUV architecture, with front engine and rear-wheel drive.

Japanese aesthetics

At the same time, the style of the interior is undoubtedly Mazda and rich in notes of Japanese aesthetics. For example, play with concepts such as Caicho, Which is a mixture of different materials and textures to purposefully create a point of disorder, combines maple wood, napa leather, exquisite Japanese fabrics and chrome details. Also applies Musubu Or the art of assembling and joining, which became the source of inspiration for the details of the seams on the board panel.

Maple wood molding processing is inspired Done, Another Japanese aesthetic concept based on asymmetry and purposeful irregularity. The fabrics used have different fibers and patterns that respond to changes in lighting. Japanese sewing equipment, so called KakenuiWhich creates hanging seams and leaves a gap between the lined fabrics, allowing for a viscous material from below.

The wide instrument panel features continuous lines running through the side exits of the air conditioner and up to the door trim, enhancing the feeling of space on board, while the center console has a strong shape that blends into the interior of the cabin. Back. The colors and textures of the interior decoration are highlighted with the help of white atmospheric lighting in the front and rear door trim.

Focused on well-being

Well-designed well-being enhances the brightness provided by the large optional panoramic roof 1,060mm x 995mm, which widens the field of view and allows light to enter through the rear seats.

The Mazda CX-60 shares the same meticulous design of the steering position with the other models of the brand, with a symmetrical horizontal layout that focuses on who sits with the steering wheel. The position behind the wheel is natural, with excellent ergonomics, which makes it easier to drive, so the driver can concentrate on what really matters: the road and the traffic.

Given that space is also comfort – understandable in its broadest sense – developed by a Japanese firm Eight-speed automatic transmission It is especially compact to reduce the increase in the width of the transmission tunnel. In this way, the driver’s seat and pedals are perfectly positioned, while the knee space on the side of the center console is maximized, even the tallest.

As Lorna de Santos, curator of the Madrid Design Festival exhibition, explains, the CX-60 is A great depiction of the calmness associated with craft work And it will lead us to a place where both in the car and at home we “feel calm and in touch with nature.” According to the designer, sustainability is also a “return to the hands”, a craft that – modern or ancient – allows us to rediscover ourselves with the most worthy and best part of ourselves.