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Mazda’s MPS lineup, or Mazdaspeed range for some markets, might return in showrooms in a few years.
The introduction of the current line of Mazda 3 has led to the discontinuation of the last of the Mazdaspeed breed, and it appeared that the Japanese brand has no plans of continuing the line.
However, the hot hatch segment is still alive and kicking, and the latest introductions in the range could be the best recipients of such versions.
It is clear that the ongoing generation of the Mazda3 hatchback will not receive a performance version, but that not might be said for the MX-5, which is the most affordable roadster in numerous markets.
The same model is being considered to receive a more sporty version, which could be called MPS or Mazdaspeed, depending on the market where it will be marketed.
The rest of the old Mazdaspeed range, namely the Mazda3 and Mazda6 models, could get a comeback when their new generations are introduced to the market. It will be few years until that happens, but Mazda might squeeze more power out of its SkyActiv line of engines, which could lead to more sporty variants of the two models.
As we previously reported, Mazda’s engineers put the development of any MPS or Mazdaspeed engines on hold to focus on the next generation of SkyActiv engines. The first of them is expected to be launched in 2017, so they might be ready to start development of a new model once the entire lineup of power plants are ready for production.
At the moment, there is no timeline for launching the next Mazdaspeed/MPS models from Mazda, but you should expect something from this line by 2020. The same year should also bring the relaunch of the iconic RX-8’s successor, if it is going to be ready by then.
There are many obstacles between us and a production version of a new Mazdaspeed model, but the Japanese brand should overcome them once it is ready to refresh its lineup with new models, all with improved efficiency.
However, the hot hatch segment is still alive and kicking, and the latest introductions in the range could be the best recipients of such versions.
It is clear that the ongoing generation of the Mazda3 hatchback will not receive a performance version, but that not might be said for the MX-5, which is the most affordable roadster in numerous markets.
The same model is being considered to receive a more sporty version, which could be called MPS or Mazdaspeed, depending on the market where it will be marketed.
The rest of the old Mazdaspeed range, namely the Mazda3 and Mazda6 models, could get a comeback when their new generations are introduced to the market. It will be few years until that happens, but Mazda might squeeze more power out of its SkyActiv line of engines, which could lead to more sporty variants of the two models.
As we previously reported, Mazda’s engineers put the development of any MPS or Mazdaspeed engines on hold to focus on the next generation of SkyActiv engines. The first of them is expected to be launched in 2017, so they might be ready to start development of a new model once the entire lineup of power plants are ready for production.
At the moment, there is no timeline for launching the next Mazdaspeed/MPS models from Mazda, but you should expect something from this line by 2020. The same year should also bring the relaunch of the iconic RX-8’s successor, if it is going to be ready by then.
There are many obstacles between us and a production version of a new Mazdaspeed model, but the Japanese brand should overcome them once it is ready to refresh its lineup with new models, all with improved efficiency.
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