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The 18 Most Overengineered Cars That Didn’t Need to Go That Hard

6. Mazda Eunos Cosmo

6. Mazda Eunos Cosmo
A sleek Mazda Eunos Cosmo with a rotary engine and vintage GPS system, epitomizing 1990s automotive innovation. | Image from en.m.wikipedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Mazda Eunos Cosmo, produced from 1990 to 1995, was a technological marvel of its era. (en.wikipedia.org) It was the first production car to feature a built-in GPS navigation system, accessible via a color touchscreen display. (autoexpresscar.com) Additionally, it was powered by Mazda’s unique three-rotor 20B-REW rotary engine, delivering impressive performance. (autoevolution.com) However, these advanced technologies and the complexity of the rotary engine made maintenance challenging, especially outside Japan. (motortrend.com)

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