That contrast stitching matches one of the most eye-catching elements of the concept coupe: the Viola Red paint. That, Mazda says, is part of its ongoing goal to “cherish the color red.” The result is both “a vivid color, while creating a sense of shade that accentuates the shape of the car,” the automaker concludes.
Where, though, that leaves the Iconic SP in terms of potential production is still unclear. Mazda says that the concept coupe has been designed with sporty driving in mind — there’s an ideal 50:50 weight distribution, for example, and a low center of gravity — yet has also clearly given thought to how the car might be useful beyond just backroads. The drivetrain, for instance, could be used as a mobile generator to survive home outages or power a campsite, for example.
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Whether or not this is the blueprint for a new generation of Miata, or some other production sports car, one thing is abundantly clear. The transition to electrification needn’t be satisfied with a single model of a big battery powering big electric motors, and there’s more than one way to make a seductive but also green performance vehicle.
