Cars or editions of cars using a rotary as a range extender count. At least 10,000 must be intended to be made.

Resolution criteria

• The market resolves to YES if, before January 1, 2030, Mazda Motor Corporation officially announces the production of a new passenger vehicle model or a new edition of an existing model utilizing a rotary engine (including as a range extender).

• To qualify, official Mazda press releases or highly credible automotive news outlets (such as Automotive News, Car and Driver, or MotorTrend) must confirm that Mazda intends to manufacture a total volume of at least 10,000 units of this model or edition.

• "New" refers to any model or edition officially announced after September 2026. The previously released Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV does not count.

• The production version of the "Iconic SP" concept qualifies if its official production announcement occurs after September 2026 and confirms an intended production volume of 10,000 or more units equipped with a rotary engine.

• Conceptual designs, patent filings, or general statements of "intent to explore" production without confirmed manufacturing plans of 10,000+ units will not suffice.

• If no qualifying announcement is made by December 31, 2029, at 11:59 PM PT, the market resolves to NO.

Background

• Mazda revived the rotary engine in 2023 as a generator/range extender for the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, though that vehicle was discontinued in European markets in early 2026 due to weak demand.

• Although Mazda has consistently expressed interest in a new rotary sports car—specifically via the dual-rotor "Iconic SP" concept showcased in late 2023 and discussed for production in late 2024—executives have noted significant engineering challenges in adapting rotary tech to modern global emissions regulations.

• In late 2025, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro indicated that the company was targeting 2035 for its next rotary-powered PHEV sports car. This market tracks whether a high-volume (10,000+ unit) rotary vehicle announcement will be accelerated to before 2030.

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