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Mazda RX-Vision concept is a long-legged rotary dream

Mazda finally revisited a key part of its performance legacy, rotary engines. The RX-Vision sports car concept debuted at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
Mazda RX-Vision Concept
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Mazda's 2015 RX-Vision Concept rekindled the promise of rotary power.

Mazda RX-Vision Concept
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The RX-Vision concept had classic sports car proportions: long hood, short cockpit.

Mazda RX-Vision Concept
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Note the RX-Vision's showcar-narrow greenhouse.

Mazda RX-Vision Concept
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The taillights on the RX-Vision subtly echo those of past Mazda RX models.

Mazda RX-Vision Concept
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This concept could've previewed a new RX-7 rotary sports car.

Mazda RX-Vision Concept
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The oversized wheels appeared to have either carbon fiber trim or construction.

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Mazda revisited its five-sided grille to good effect here.

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Unfortunately, we might have to keep dreaming for a reborn RX-7.

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