If it wasnt for Mazda and Toyota there would be zero makers that produce cheap(ish) sports or comvertible cars any more.
SLK200, Z3 1.9, Peugeot RZ, Fiat Coupe, Opel Calibra, Volkswagen Sciroco, even Sloda had a rear engine couoe back then. What hapened?
Now its just SUV's and rarely one or two sedans.
Sign of the times?