The Iconic SP from Mazda is supposed to be a rotarypowered successor to the RX7. But it's actually a hybrid EV. Is that really a "rotary sports car"? And over the past decade, Mazda’s made rotary promises they haven’t kept, so will this car even get built? Let’s find out!

In this video, we cover the recent history of Mazda's rotary engine, including the RX7, RX8, and Renesis engine, the many rumors and promises that Mazda made about its return, and the disappointment when it finally came back in the MX30 REV. We also cover how rotary engines work, their problems, and why they might be a good choice for hybrid EVs. We cover the latest rumors about rotary's return, and the gorgeous Iconic SP sports car concept. Is rotary really back? Maybe not!

00:00 Is Rotary Back?
00:40 Rotary’s Decline
01:58 False Rumors
03:06 Disappointing Return
04:57 How It Works
05:53 Why Rotary Hybrids?
07:14 Rotary Problems
08:27 Hope Returns
09:26 Iconic SP
09:48 The Catches

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