Mazda will revive the rotor RX-7 and create the next generation MX-5, which is expected to be put into production next year – Passionategeekz

Passionategeekz On June 25, Mazda’s Iconic SP concept car equipped with a rotor engine is expected to be mass-produced next year and become the spiritual successor of the RX-7. At the same time, the new car is expected to be sold on the same stage as the next-generation MX-5 Miata.

Mazda Chief Technology Officer Ryoichi Meghashi said in an interview with Motor Trend on the 23rd: “You can expect Iconic SP to become an outstanding successor to the RX-7.” Before that, Mazda President and CEO Katsuhiro Mao Rang also publicly expressed his hope that the rotor sports car will return to the market.

Mercury revealed that initial discussions believed that the car couldStart production as soon as 2026but whether it is in business depends on whether the business logic is valid. On the technical level, progress is much faster – he confirmed that the new generation of rotor engines is close to completion.

The naming of the new car is still under discussion. When asked whether it would continue the naming method of the RX-7 or RX-9, Mercury did not respond positively, saying that the car was onlyNot a direct continuation of an existing vehicle seriesmay resurrect the old name, or may enable a brand new name.

The Iconic SP’s hybrid system has a comprehensive output power of 365 horsepower, and uses a dual-rotor engine as a range extender, paired with a single motor and battery pack. The mass-produced version is expected to continue with this configuration. However, Mazda is also considering another power plan.The rotor engine serves as the main drive system。

MXLongyi also said that the engineer team is developing an upgraded version of the rotor range extender on the MX-30 crossover, with stronger output and also complying with US emission standards.

Mazda has listed this two-door sports car as a priority development project, and the brand executives obviously hope to fulfill their promises as soon as possible. As for market positioning, Metzelon emphasized that the successor model of this RX-7 will be a low-yield product, with the purpose of“Supplement” rather than replace the MX-5 market。

Passionategeekz Note: The current ND generation MX-5 has been “older” since its launch in 2014.

Mazda Design Director Zhongshan Cheng revealed to Motor Trend that the new generation of MX-5 will continueCompact size, light driving and affordable priceand comprehensively update other aspects. In terms of appearance, the new car is expected to borrow a lot from the design language of Iconic SP, but the proportion is smaller.

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