by Mazda’s Plans for High-Performance Rotary Model
Mazda has announced its intention to release a high-performance model with a rotary engine within the next decade. This has become part of their strategy for developing innovative technologies in automobile manufacturing.
Vision-X Coupe Concept and Its Characteristics
At the Japan Mobility Show, the company presented the Vision-X Coupe – a low-profile vehicle equipped with a plug-in hybrid rotary powertrain that delivers 503 horsepower. This concept highlights Mazda’s ability to create aesthetically appealing and technologically advanced models.
In addition to the coupe, there are renderings imagining an estate variant inspired by this concept. This sparks interest, especially considering that after the discontinuation of the gasoline-powered Mazda6, which had an estate version, the brand’s lineup primarily consists of crossovers and SUVs.
Potential for New Mazda6 Estate
Mazda’s collaboration with Changan in China has resulted in the fully electric Mazda6e, available in European, Chinese, and Australian markets, but an estate version is not yet available. Sugar Design renderings demonstrate what a new Mazda6 estate could look like if developed based on the Vision-X Coupe.
If such a car were to be realized, it could compete with models like the BMW M3 Touring, thanks to its style and performance.
Design and Concept Adaptation
The Vision-X Coupe design is well-suited for conversion into an estate. The concept already has significant length – 185 mm more than the Mazda6 – so raising the roof in the rear would easily create a more spacious variant.
The renderings also show changes in the rear lights: instead of the original design extending along the window, they are limited to its base, which looks more aesthetic. This emphasizes the concept’s flexibility for future modifications.
Future of Rotary Technologies at Mazda
The Vision-X Concept serves as a vision for the next generation of Mazda vehicles. Although a production version has not yet been confirmed, the brand plans to launch a high-performance rotary model by 2035. The concept’s hybrid system combines a turbocharged rotary engine with an electric motor and a small battery, providing 503 hp and up to 160 km of electric range.
The development of such technologies could become key for Mazda in competing with other manufacturers, especially in conditions of growing demand for environmentally friendly and powerful cars. The integration of rotary engines into hybrid systems opens new possibilities for preserving the brand’s uniqueness while meeting modern requirements for efficiency and emissions.
