"The Missed Opportunity: Mazda's RX-Vision Concept and the Legacy of the RX-7"
The Mazda RX-Vision concept, unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, showcased a sleek design and a next-generation Skyactiv-R rotary engine, hinting at a potential successor to the RX-7. Despite not making it to production, Mazda continued to explore the concept, creating a GT3 race car version for Gran Turismo Sport and even developing a 1:18-scale model. While the likelihood of a new rotary-powered Mazda sports coupe remains uncertain, recent developments such as the Iconic SP concept and Mazda's announcement of developing a new Wankel engine offer a glimmer of hope for enthusiasts. As of 2023, the RX-Vision is on display at the Mazda Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, where it is meticulously preserved.