The MX-30 Rotary-EV was launched in 2023 as "a car with electrification technology that uses the rotary engine as a generator", and Mazda's unique approach to electrification, which leverages the company's strengths, is also attracting attention. The MX-30 Rotary-EV is the first rotary engine-powered vehicle in 11 years, since the RX-8 was discontinued in 2012.

On 1 February 2024, a Mazda Cosmo Sport was offered at an auction organized by Bonhams in Paris, France. The hammer price of the only surviving Cosmo Sport, one of only three officially sold in France, is of interest.

The Mazda Cosmo Sport, introduced in 1967, was the world's first car with a two-rotor rotary engine. Its futuristic body proportions, smooth rotation, and high output are key points of this car. Here we take a fresh look back at the appeal of the Cosmo Sport.