- "A multi-purpose sportscar with an innovative form and versatile utility."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Mazda KUSABI '03 is a concept car produced by Mazda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 4 Prologue and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
In-game description[]
The Mazda Kusabi concept car, unveiled at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, was billed as a "daily compact sports car". It was built on the platform of the Japan-market compact car called the Demio. The Kusabi featured a 3-door hatchback body measuring 149.6 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 50.7 inches high. The car's design was truly unique, highlighted by a reverse-wedge shaped roof. Just as innovative was its "twin-lift hatchback" at the rear. Unlike normal hatches that only open upward, the two halves of the twin-lift hatchback can also open out like the wings of a butterfly, allowing easy access and storage.
Inside, the seats were laid out in 2+2 form. What was notable here was when passengers climbed into the back seats, the top halves of the front seats fold back into the cabin. While the Kusabi was a bit tall for a sports car, it possessed the kind of aggressive styling that exuded performance.
Powering the car was a variation of the MZR. The 1.3-liter DOHC inline-4 had upgrades like dual sequential valve timing, a supercharger, and a 4-barrel electric throttle that accounted for 148 HP. It came mated to a 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode. The suspension system was similar to the Demio's, with struts up front and a torsion beam at rear. It made for an agile car, one that had the utility of a family wagon.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 Prologue | --- | --- | Complete the lessons #7-12 in Driving School with all Golds |
| Gran Turismo 4 | --- | --- | Complete the B-License with all Silvers or better Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mazda Dealership | 500,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+) | Approx. 50,000 | Win the A-Spec NR-A Roadster Cup |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mazda Dealership | 50,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The actual concept car has two specifications; shown with a 1.6-litre common-rail turbodiesel engine at the Frankfurt Auto Show, and with a 1.3-litre supercharged MZR engine at the Tokyo Motor Show (latter being introduced in Gran Turismo).
- In Gran Turismo 4, this car cannot be sold, only discarded from the garage.
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