These are supposed to be leaked product images of the upcoming successor to the Mazda RX series of rotary coupes – the Mazda RX-9. Under the hood will be the new RENESIS 16X, a 1.6 litre twin rotor engine.
It looks like a much more toned down version of the Mazda Taiki, with the only similiarity remaining being the coupe shape and the rather extraterrestrial-looking front grille.
One more rear shot after the jump.
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Comments
I haven’t got enough the white RX-8, not they going to have black RX-9?
Wow, this is killing me!!!
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0hmmm weird la… very werd looking… hmmm look like bat mobile la… hmm
0 0wat also weird except the lotus DNA in potong cars… and ur thinking also weird!
0 0cole planet said,
January 4, 2008 @ 5:11 am
hmmm weird la… very werd looking… hmmm look like bat mobile la… hmm
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-agree with u.. like batman’s car… or maybe cicakman… hahaha
0 0Whats wrong with the Rx-7 name? Why Rx-9? Will there be another Rx-7?
It looks weird.
I thought it was a new Mercedes coupe with a badly designed nose job before I noticed the badge.
The FD3S is still one of the sexiest cars ever made. Low, wide, curvacious, purposefull. I would still get myself one if there was a local speedshop nearby that can rebuild 13Bs….
0 0Idea from Bat Mobile for sure….the back look so much like aston martin DB9 just the colours are diff… overall…not bad…
0 0sweet… any idea when Mazda will put it into production?
0 0OMFreakingG, drooling. RX8 already killing me, this one nuke me.
0 0Most probably a photochop. It’s nice, but I think the real deal from Mazda should look sweeter :)
0 0this gar is going to be on cicakman 2..hehe…but i really like mazda style…drool…
0 0the headlights look like CLS, the taillights look like the old nissan fairlady
0 0Other than the fussy nose, this car looks awesome! Mazda was supposed to create an RX-7 replacement. Maybe this is it?
0 0hmmm…. looks like artist impression.
not quite happy with the rear end, and the whole car dont feel as cohesive as say, the RX-8.
Maybe it’ll look better in flesh tho….
0 0The next generation Mazda RX-7 is not like that…
Zoom Zoom…
0 0Don’t you think it looks alot smaller than the existing RX-8? But it looks good tho…I like it…RENESIS FTW!
0 0yea the fd3s is still the looker.
there is nothing really wrong with the current rx8. all they need to do is fix the engine.
0 0the rear looks like it has been chop or sumthin…demn flat. and the whole body proportion is kinda wierd
0 0I like..maybe a three rotor 1.6?? I like even more..
0 0haha..twin rotor…btw..anyone can briefly describe some about rotary engine leh…
0 0its an artist’s impression reworked on mazda’s kabura concept shown on rotarynews website last week. personally i think it really should be an rx-5 as kabura was a smaller car based on the mx-5 platform. i also think the original kabura is prettier esp the rear and the innovative (wierd) 3+1 seating.
there’s a newer artist’s impression of the rx-9 on rotarynews this week.
0 0looks like the manufacturer madza purposely leaked the pics to see people’s reaction over the proposed design. PR skills indeed.
0 0Very muscular car, can put in 3 girlfriends in one go!
0 0These are REAL functional double exhaust, not like our puny lawn mover sawi with one fake exhaust for their “limited edition”.
0 0Lotus handling DNA is not up to mark to be fit into this macho car, as it is not good enough to habdle “fast & furious” engine. It is suitable for lawn mover only..
0 0i will still choose the current RX-8, looks better……
to sunsilk: find out more at wikipedia……
0 0combination of DB9 + Merc + Audi novulari front grill
0 0yup… i agree with all of u that say rx-7 fd3s is the best rx ever produce… but drink petrol like coke :(
0 0maybe this 1.6cc rotor engine suck petrol like water… lagi die la… :(
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express excitement and admiration for the potential Mazda RX-9 design, praising its muscular and stylish appearance. Many suspect it is an artist's impression or a photoshopped concept, with some comparing it to Aston Martin or Batmobile designs. While some feel the RX-8's current engine needs fixing, most look forward to its production. Overall, the sentiment is a mix of anticipation, curiosity, and praise for Mazda's design direction.