The R&D department at Mazda has indicated the revival of the company’s MPS (Mazda Performance Series) badge. Ever since the RX-8 went out of production, the idea of bringing back the MPS line with its rotary power plant has been active. Mazda Australia also has continuously reiterated the lack of an out-and-out sports car that fits into a motorsport category.
Mazda6 was the first car to carry the MPS badge way back in 2005. In 2006, it was the Mazda3. Both cars included a 190kW/380Nm 2.3-litre inline four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The MPS line was discontinued, however, following the 2013 model year.
The announcement comes in light of advanced technologies such as SkyActiv that have been invested in by the brand. Innovative exhaust systems, 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo engines, more torque, and improved transmissions of the SkyActiv technology can be applied to the MPS. Thus, future MPS models may be equipped with more power and upgraded parts.
The chief engineer of the Mazda2 hinted at the prospect of building an MPS model and that they’re always investigating these possibilities. Mazda’s head of global public relations, Kudo Hidetoshi also implied giving the MPS tag to the new MX-5. But none of these plans have been confirmed.
Cars with the new Mazda Performance Series (MPS) badge may include the Mazda2 Supermini, Mazda3, and Mazda6. They will rival contemporaries such as the Volkswagen’s Golf R and Ford Focus ST. The revival of the MPS line will get Mazda back into the motorsport arena and make it a key player in the rotary sports flagship.
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