<ul><li>In the fall of 2023, Mazda unveiled its Iconic SP concept, hinting at the future of the brand's sports cars with a compact alternative powertrain design.</li><li>Mazda's global chief financial officer mentioned a lightweight motor, the size of a milk crate, with potential as a range extender for a hybrid, based on the Wankel rotary engine technology.</li><li>The potential use of the next-gen rotary engine in Mazda's MX-5 sports car is under consideration, aiming to combine electrification with classic design for improved performance and refinement.</li><li>Despite concerns about weight and cost implications, Mazda is exploring the possibility of electrification in the MX-5 while maintaining its core principles of lightness and driving enjoyment.</li></ul>

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