At this year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mazda added fresh fuel to a flame that enthusiasts fear will fade into the history books – the rotary engine. The all-new Mazda Vision X-Coupe, previews Mazda’s 2035 design and performance vision unveiled alongside the X-Compact concept.
A futuristic spin on KODO design
The Mazda Vision X-coupe embodies the next stage of Mazda’s ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language, with sweeping proportions that merge sports car flair with crossover practicality. Its long bonnet, muscular haunches, and low-slung roofline reflect Mazda’s evolving aesthetic direction.
This stylish concept also manages to offer four-doors and is strictly a four-seater, making it more practical than any of the rotary-powered RX models in Mazda’s history. The cabin design blends classic sporty elements with modern details and premium materials, featuring a minimalistic dashboard with three dials for the driver, a screen for the rest, and a conventional gear knob in the central console.
What’s under the hood?
Under the large sculpted front end lies a plug-in hybrid system combining a two-rotor rotary turbo engine with an electric motor and battery pack. Key performance figures for the Mazda Vision X-Coupe concept include:
| Specification | Figure |
| Maximum Output | 510 PS |
| EV Range | 160 km |
| Combined Range | 800 km |
Fuel that’s good for the environment
The real innovation lies in Mazda’s Mobile Carbon Capture technology, which actively absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere during driving, a first for the brand. When paired with microalgae-derived carbon-neutral fuel, the system suggests a future where driving could actually help the environment, not harm it.
Size and dimensions
The Mazda Vision X-Coupe stretches to an overall length of 5,050 mm, giving it a commanding grand tourer presence. Its 1,995 mm width and 1,480 mm height contribute to a sleek yet muscular stance, while the 3,080 mm wheelbase ensures a planted, balanced profile, ideal for showcasing Mazda’s evolving design philosophy focused on proportion and flow.
A bold but ambitious vision
While the concept’s environmental promises sound almost utopian, Mazda’s engineering track record gives this idea some credibility. Still, whether these technologies make it to production, and at what cost remains to be seen.
What’s clear is that the Mazda Vision X-Coupe concept isn’t just a design study. It’s a statement that Mazda still believes in performance, soul, and sustainability coexisting in the same machine.
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