Mazda has just previewed the all-new Mazda MX-5. The 'Miata' or MX-5 Roadster as it is known to us keeps the tradition going. Supposedly a 2016 model year car, you get the same open top motoring available to you except that it now has edgier styling than previous generations. This fourth generation MX-5 is supposedly also 100kg lighter on some models and it will still be normally aspirated. The largest engine would be the 2.0liter GDI SkyActiv and it should still come with a manual (six speed) transmission as well as an automatic for lazier people (like the previous one).
Note the power and drive train securely located behind the front suspension mounts. This MX-5 is a front mid-enginedcar. Balance should be good as ever just from the looks of it. The only thing is whether it keeps all of the soul.
Styling as stated above is edgier. It does have some Honda S2000 in its styling eh? It is still low slung (the front looks even more than before) and the car sits on its rear hunches more than previously emphasising its rear wheel drive stance. Whilst still a smallish car, it has that usual roadster packaging - a longish bonnet, rear set cabin with seats close to the rear wheels and a short boot. The car still sports a soft top which is why weight is still kept low aside from the 100kg weight loss design target.
More on the MX-5 soon.
photos: jalopnik/mazda
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