Mazda will focus its engineering resources on the next generation of Skyactiv engines rather than on building new Mazdaspeed versions of the 3 or 6. Those carswill arrive eventually, though.

What we can tell you is this is the closest thing we're getting to a Mazdaspeed Miata successor ... Spirit Racing RS Concept ...

The 2.0-liter mill is based on the Skyactiv engine in the new 3, and should be capable of a sub-seven-second run to 62 miles per hour. We're still a long way from the new Mazdaspeed3's debut ...

265-watt Bose Centerpoint 10-speaker surround sound system, in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, SIRIUS satellite radio w/6-month subscription, full color multi-info display w/compact navigation ...

Mazdaspeed Miata render adds subtle features ... and today is within just 3 hp of the current 2.0-liter ND Miata. Compare ...

Mazdaspeed has been out of commission ever since the 2013 Mazdaspeed3 finished its run, but we're finally getting a true successor to Mazda's performance sub-brand in the form of Mazda Spirit ...

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