The unusual shape of the Mazda Taiki concept is based around a front-engine rear-wheel drive layout. Notable are the extremely short front and rear overhangs, and an all-glass canopy covering the two occupants. The complex styling lines are designed to represent the flow of air, and were inspired by flowing robes sometimes seen in Japanese legends.
The Mazda Taiki concept not only carries forward Mazda's styling intentions, but it also showcases real-world technologies, such as a next-generation Renesis rotary engine and enhanced aerodynamic performance.