Mazda to Unveil Three Tuned Mazdas at the Tokyo Auto Salon

Mazda the archrival of Honda the producer of high quality Acura CL window regulator has launched the Mazda6 or the 2008 Mazda Atenza last November at the Tokyo Motor Show and now it is preparing a tuned version of the model and will debut at the nation’s Tokyo Auto Salon on January 11.

The previous Atenza was very similar to the Mazda3 in the sense that it is a global car sold all around the world however that will not be the case for the second generation Atenza. Also to the disappointment of many enthusiasts the Atenza will not be introduced as the future Mazda6 but the automaker has made sure to release a concept tuned version of the Atenza courtesy by the in-house brand Mazdaspeed.

The notable changes made on the Atenza include a more aggressive front and rear fascias with bigger, contrast-color intakes and skirts, a set of highly-polished 10-spoke aluminum wheels with anodized blue brake calipers. The vehicle is also lowered attributed to the Mazdaspeed springs and dampers. The whole package is round up by the sport-tuned muffler.

In terms of engine the second generation Atenza will be equipped with Mazda’s MZR 4-cylinder family displacing 2.5 liters as compared to 2.3 in the current car. It is also expected that this same engine will end up in the Mazda3 in the future.

In addition, the design on the tuned Mazdaspeed Atenza is also close to the two other cars that the automaker will show at the Tokyo Auto Salon—tuned versions of the Mazdaspeed3 or Axela in its home market and Mazda2 or known as the Demio domestically. Both will show the same visual upgrades, same wheel and brake package as the Atenza. The Mazdaspeed3 and Mazda2 will also showcase interior upgrades that would include a pair of highly bolstered Mazdaspeed racing style bucket seats.