Mazda confirms new rotary concept for 2017 Tokyo motor show
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A new Mazda concept car featuring a rotary engine is destined for the 2017 Tokyo motor show, which starts in late October.
At the Frankfurt motor show, Matsuhiro Tanaka, Mazda's head of research and development in Europe, told AutoExpress, "With the Tokyo Motor Show we will be introducing a new design concept — you can think of it as an evolution of theme of the RX Vision".
Mazda RX-9 previewed with RX-Vision rotary concept at Tokyo motor show
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Perhaps the biggest unveiling at today's Tokyo motor show is the Mazda RX-VISION sports car concept, a rotary-engined concept which represents what we are likely to see from an upcoming Mazda RX-9.
As reported yesterday, Mazda has confirmed that a next-generation rotary engine is currently in development, though the company hasn't given a firm timeline or any exact specifics as to the engine's availability or capability.