Rumor: 350-HP Mazda 4-Door Coupe Coming 2022, Debut Just Months Away?

It allegedly rides on the brand's new rear-wheel-drive platform.

By: Chris Bruce

Aug 30, 2019 at 4:29pm ET

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A road-going version of the Mazda Vision Coupe concept (gallery below) from 2017 will reportedly debut at this year's Tokyo Motor Show in October, according to Best Car without citing a specific source for the info. Like the show car, the production model will allegedly have four-door coupe styling. Sales won't start until 2022, though.

Gallery: Mazda Vision Coupe Concept

After lots of rumors, this model will reportedly bring a four-door, rear-wheel-drive sedan back to the Mazda lineup. It'll also allegedly use the company's new 3.0-liter inline-six engine. The powerplant will make use of the brand's compression ignition system, and it'll also have mild-hybrid tech, according to Best Car. The Japanese publication says that Mazda aims for a 345-horsepower (257-kilowatt) output from this powertrain.

The Vision Coupe concept four-door took styling cues from the 2015 RX-Vision. Both of them shared long hoods with a cab-rearward stance. They received critical praise for the edgy take on Mazda's Kodo design language, but the automaker hasn't yet translated the concepts' appearance to the road.

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Rumors have been swirling for years about Mazda developing a rear-drive platform, possibly with plans to share it with Toyota. Next-gen versions of the Lexus IS and GS would allegedly ride on these underpinnings. A later report also suggests a new Lexus coupe fitting between the RC and LC could use it.

Mazda's March 2019 investor report was the first mention of this new mild-hybrid, inline-six engine. The company said the tech would roll out sometime between 2020 and 2025, which fits with Best Car's alleged debut date.

Source: Best Car