A rotary may come, but it might not be what you're hoping for. Mazda debuted its rotary engine 50 years ago in the Cosmo Sport in part as a way to stand out from its larger Japanese competitors.

2017 marks fifty years since Mazda produced ... to-rear balance as all rotary-engined cars. Mazda’s example also features a few tweaks, not least a later 12A engine from an RX-7, and an RX ...

The Wankel rotary engine, most notably used in automobiles by Mazda, has been around since the late 1950’s. The Wankel rotary is an example of a design which makes sense on paper. However ...

The rotary engine offers vibration-free operation, compact size, and high power output compared to traditional engines. Mazda did not invent the rotary engine but were instrumental in furthering ...

Still, their distinctive sound and quirky construction earned them fans and enthusiasts worldwide — and no, we're not just talking about Mazda. Since the rotary engine's arrival, enthusiasts ...

But the engine may find applications outside of its traditional role. Not only is Mazda pursuing a rotary engine to power a vehicle, Davis admits Mazda is also investigating ways to use the design ...

Mazda brought back the rotary engine last year for the MX-30 crossover where it serves as a range extender. In 2023, we also saw this stunning Iconic SP Concept that had a rotary engine working as ...

One thing Mazda never managed to solve however, was the problem with fuel consumption, and although the latest generation of Renesis rotary engines were far more efficient than its predecessors ...

The most fascinating part is that the company has never followed the norm. Mazda's persistent use of the rotary engine is perhaps the perfect example, as it shows its dedication to making unique ...

On Sept. 14, the automaker unveiled its first rotary engine-mounted passenger car for the Japanese market in 11 years. The vehicle in question is the plug-in Mazda MX-30 Rotary-EV gas-electric ...

As mentioned, the Mazda MX-30 is also available as a rotary range extender variant called the R-EV, and as announced earlier this year at the Tokyo Auto Salon, the rotary engine will continue to ...

The price of the 2025 Mazda CX-30 starts at $26,415 and goes up to $38,370 depending on the trim and options. While that optional 250-hp turbocharged engine ... by a rotary knob on the center ...