Mazda just pushed the rotary engine into the 21st century with the Vision X-Coupe, a sleek four-door sports saloon showing off a bold mix of rotary-electric power and cutting-edge eco tech. This concept, revealed at the Tokyo Mobility Show, breathes new life into Mazda’s iconic rotary legacy by pairing a turbocharged twin-rotor engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 503 horsepower.
The X-Coupe isn’t just about thrills and power. It promises around 99 miles purely on electric energy and can stretch up to 497 miles on a blend of rotary combustion and electric drive. What sets it apart is Mazda’s commitment to sustainability running on carbon-neutral fuel made from microalgae and featuring mobile carbon capture technology that actually sucks CO₂ out of the atmosphere the more it’s driven.
Visually, the X-Coupe melds elegance with aggressive cues long, flowing lines, a wide stance, and a bold front grille in tune with Mazda’s Kodo design language. The interior blends retro charm with modern tech, featuring analog-style rotary gauges and digital displays, all wrapped in premium materials.
This concept rides on the promise that internal combustion engines can coexist with green technology, evolving beyond zero emissions to carbon negativity. Mazda is betting that the rotary engine’s unique characteristics compactness, high revving nature, and smoothness make it the perfect partner for plug-in hybrid systems.
While production is not announced, this vision signals a future where sports cars pack power without the pollution.