2017 Zenshi Kamata (5th generation, XGN55)
The 5th generation Zenshi Kamata compact sports hatchback made it’s debut on a live stream Zenshi did over at its headquarters in Japan, only giving a brief viewing of it. For the 2017 Antyita International Auto Show, the XGN55 Kamata can now be viewed by the public, both inside and out.
In comparision to the more rotund XGN54, The XGN55 is considerably smaller in size. Lighter as well, as the base model has a coincidental weight of just 1234.5 kg, about 70 kg lighter than the outgoing generation.
Given the Shinka Design like many other new and current Zenshi models, the Kamata is given a more aggressive look that will for sure compliment the performance potential the “True Japanese Hot Hatch” has.
The base Kamata, like the older generations, will be equipped with the QS20GDA 2.0L I4 engine making around 176 HP. The 210 HP QS25GDA 2.5L I4 engine that can be found in the Altrea is also available as an option. These engines will be mated to a 6-Speed Manual standard, with 6-Speed AvanTec being optional.
Interior wise, the base model will have a cloth upholstered interior and standard leather wrapped steering wheel. Higher trims will have leather upholstery, power front row seats, and a Nakamichi™ sourced audio system.
This is also the second model in Zenshi’s lineup to introduce the D-ACT driving system, which carefully analyze’s the drivers parameters while driving: accelerating, braking, turning, and even shifting, and scores the driver accordingly once the car is set to N + Handbrake (Manual) or P (AvanTec). the first car to do this was the SF roadster.
No news of a Kamata GT-R has been reported to this day, but ZMD has already expressed a strong amount of interest in being involved with this hatchback.
Kamata gauge cluster. Bottom shows the D-ACT activated.
Starting MSRP in Japan will be at ¥2,313,300.