The RX-Evolv concept car debuted in 2000, 3 years before the RX-8 saw production. That could be the timeframe we're looking at, although based on how Mazda itself admits that there are still hurdles to be cleared regarding the rotary engine, there's plenty chance it could be longer than that.

I'm guessing it won't hit showrooms until 2020 for the 100th aniversary of Mazda

Or 2018 for the 40th anniversary of the RX-7. :D

Needs a longer hood

New Mazda RX-Vision Concept Looks Into The Rotary’s Future
 

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/10/new...ooks-into.html

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The LFA is no longer in production, and even when it was, it's cost more than a supercar $350k

While the NSX is a bit up there, it's still cheap enough that some of the higher end tuning shops might play with it a bit (namely Liberty Walk). because the LFA was a limited run and so expensive it has no after market support.

If we go back to the 90's the Skyline GT-R, NSX, Supra, and RX-7 all have massive following and we've seen countless builds. Now it's a bit early to say if the new NSX will be that popular. But considering it and the GT-R aren't priced like you have to own an Saudi Oil Field in order to buy one i think all the new NSX needs is time.

The FT-1 looks like it will be a true Supra successor so you know it won't take long for the aftermarket to begin developing for it. and same with the RX-Vision

now all Toyota and Mazda have to do is make their respective cars.

I think this will be the first time where the concept will look worse than the actual production model if it ever gets there.

I like the proportions of the car and how simple the interior is. I hope the production run is similar...and that the Skydrive-R isn't gutless...

-Seth

i hope they go more up market with the rx-vision like the GT-R and make it a vette/911 fighter, although that would put it firmly out of reach for me. make it a 3 rotor!

I think it's a perspective trick because the concept is smaller than the old RX-8:


RX8 LxWxH
175.9; 69.7; 52.8 wheelbase 106.41

RX-VISION LxWxH
172.7; 75.7; 45.6 wheelbase 106.29

I heard that the RX-VISION is using a rear-wheel drive variant of the Mazda 6 chassis.

Is there any truth to this?

Speed Hunter's now has their pictures up: http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/10/...cept-revealed/

I'm not sure how I feel. It doesn't really have anything that pulls from what I love about the RX series. My initial impression was a toyboru with a stretched front end... which isn't what I want in my Mazda. I am a bit disappointed they didn't try to bring back pop-ups.

While I would've loved that, they clear where inspired by them with the units they put on the concept car.

I don't like the squished greenhouse (could be a concept car thing) and the resultant slanted A pillar. It also seems to be missing a 3rd pedal.