With the all-new Mazda CX-5’s global debut just around the corner, is the carmaker also about to reveal its next special color?
Long rumored to be their next Takuminuri (special) color, Mazda may finally be revealing a special shade of blue alongside the third-generation CX-5. Although the carmaker has yet to reveal any name as of yet, it’s said to be inspired by the traditional craft of Japanese indigo dyeing (Aizome).
Aizome is an ancient technique that involves dyeing fabric with natural indigo, creating deep, rich blue hues. This practice is more than just a method of coloring fabric; it is a ritual that celebrates the heritage of craftsmanship, resonating deeply with Mazda’s design language.
Mazda’s color development team has said to have embarked on a journey to rediscover this rich Japanese tradition. Immersing themselves in the Aizome process, they hand-dyed textiles, experimenting with different techniques to create a spectrum of blue hues. The experience, Mazda says, was transformative, reconnecting the team with the tactile, hands-on nature of craftsmanship that modern technology often distances them from.
Building on this experience, Mazda’s color development team has transitioned from textiles to testing these blue colors on parts of vehicle surfaces. While not yet seen on a complete vehicle, these hues were carefully studied using Mazda’s innovative three-layer painting process to observe how the color behaves on a car’s surface and to ensure it achieves the desired glowing effect from within.
Once this shade of indigo or Aizome blue does make its debut, it joins Mazda’s roster of unique colors which include Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray Metallic, Rhodium White Premium, Artisan Red Premium, and Melting Copper Metallic.
I really like how Mazda paint looks,. That said, it will be a pain in the ass to replicate when it gets damaged
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