2026 Mazda RX9 is an all-new two-door sports car expected to mark Mazda’s return to the legendary rotary engine. Since the RX-8 ended production in 2012, enthusiasts have been waiting for a true successor in the RX family. Rumors around 2026 Mazda RX9 have grown louder, especially after Mazda continued to hint at rotary-related patents and introduced a rotary-powered sports concept in Japan in late 2023. So, is rotary, once a signature Mazda engineering icon, really coming back on the RX9, and is this car truly worth waiting for? This 2026 Mazda RX9 Review breaks down design, technology, rotary power, performance, driving feel, and a light comparison with key rivals before answering the big question: should you wait for it?