# First Look At Mazda Taiki By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-10-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-taiki References: [edmunds](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122875#2) & [edmunds](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122875#2) The [Mazda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-mazda-cx70) Taiki is a [two-seater concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme), which will be introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show in late October. Mazda claims the Taiki's design was inspired by *hagorom* "the flowing robes that enable a celestial maiden to fly in Japanese legend." Mazda Taiki sets a new trend for the [front-engine rear-drive sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt) of the future. (To me, it also resembles a samurai taking his lightning wheels of power through an enemy camp at 300 mph). **Implications** - Mazda Taiki is a car concept that is a two seater. This love seat-inspired car was initially unveiled in October 2007 at the Tokyo Auto Show. What a fantastic car concept the Mazda Taiki is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Front-engine Rear-drive Sports Cars:** The Mazda Taiki sets a new trend for front-engine rear-drive sports cars, paving the way for future innovation in the industry. - **Love-seat Inspired Car Design:** The Mazda Taiki's design, inspired by love seats, represents a shift in car design trends, presenting new opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Japanese-inspired Car Design:** The Mazda Taiki's inspiration from Japanese legends presents a unique trend in car design that can lead to new innovation opportunities in the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The Mazda Taiki's unique design concept presents new opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of front-engine rear-drive sports cars. - **Design Industry:** The Mazda Taiki's love seat-inspired and Japanese-inspired design trends bring new opportunities for innovative car design in the industry. - **Technology Industry:** The Mazda Taiki's new car concept presents technological innovation opportunities for the industry to perfect future front-engine rear-drive sports cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletically Sleek SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-mazda-cx70.md) - [Rugged High-Tech SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cx50.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept.md) - [Futuristic Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Radical Two-Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazoo-racing.md) - [Convenience-Focused Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx90.md) - [Off-Road Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx50.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md)