Mazda rediscovers it stylistic mojo with its stunning Iconic SP concept. Could it be the MX-5’s electrified successor – or even the return of the RX-7?

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Tipped to preview a production sports car, possibly even the next MX-5, Mazda’s Iconic SP concept is a rotary-powered car that is reminiscent of the third-gen Mazda RX-7. The show car is slightly shorter, but wider and lower than the RX-7. Revealed at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, the Iconic SP is an evolution of last year’s Mazda Vision Study concept and features an all-new twin-rotor engine that can run on regular 91, carbon-neutral e-fuels, and hydrogen. The car also boasts dual motors that produce 272kW and a vehicle-to-load function that can power a house during an outage for up to a week. Mazda claims the Iconic SP is a new type of compact sports car concept designed to adapt to the new era and respond to the emotions of customers who love cars and desire a car that embodies the joy of driving. The new twin-rotor powertrain is expected to help Mazda transition cars like the MX-5 from combustion to its all-electric future.

Brands mentioned: Mazda