The Crossport is Mazda showing how their sports car design DNA translates into an SUV. This is most apparent at the front of the car where an RX8 style fender wraps around and over the wheelarch as a distinct volume to the hood and encorporates RX8 style lamps, and where the Mazda seven point grille apperture is sited below the base of the lamps. At the side of the car the DLO base line kinks upward over the rear wheelarch, a distinct feature highlighted by a surface that splits off this line to form a shoulder at the rear of the car. At the rear the lamp graphic extends into the hatch surface as a recess and the numberplate area is glazed over - two attractive design details we're likely to see a lot more of.



Based on a Mazda 6 derived platform, the Crossport is likely to make production in a similar form soon. As this slightly dynamic SUV type hybrid becomes an established class within the North American market, Mazda will have to ensure they protect the Crossport's sportiness in its translation to production.



Source: Car Design News

redriderbob

 

I think it looks good!

 

Mazda has really gone out there and did a great job w/ the styling on their vehicles including the MPV, 6-Series, 3-Series, and this MX Concept!

redriderbob