Today, the new Mazda Miata was debuted.
It's the first Miata to incorporate Mazda's SkyActiv design. It's also shed 220 lbs from the existing model which is quite a lot considering it now weighs around 2200 lbs.
Personally, I'm digging the styling. I wasn't too fond of the existing ones that were roundish and a bit feminine (it didn't help the stereotype of being a woman's car either).
Now, it looks more aggressive and reminds me of the late Honda S2000 which I liked.
I always liked the Mazda Miata as a car and now it looks like something I'd like to own.
What do you all think?
More photos and info here:
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/03/2016 ... -official/
http://jalopnik.com/here-are-the-offici ... 1630339600
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I see a little S2000, BRZ (hood lines), Z4 (arches), and Alfa Romeo (rear end) in that design. Not bad at all!
My dad had an NC, and that car was a blast. I can't imagine what this will be like to drive at the ~2,220 lbs they're estimating
My dad had an NC, and that car was a blast. I can't imagine what this will be like to drive at the ~2,220 lbs they're estimating
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I've heard talk of a possible small displacement turbo engine going to be offered, but that's just a rumor. I'm sure it will debut for sale with a 2.0 N/A SkyActiv. Other engines may be offered later.
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That would be nice, but I think they'd just put that in the Mazdaspeed3 which is the car it's being developed for.bootymac wrote:How about the rumored Skyactiv-G 2.5L turbo? 295hp should move a Miata quite nicely
The rumors I've read is of a sub-2 liter displacement turbo engine. It may be shared with a performance version of a Mazda2 that's also rumored to serve as a Ford Fiesta ST fighter.
I guess we'll wait and see.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Black)
Some more pictures. Looks awesome
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Compared to the current model I really like it but every things still just a bit too small for me. The headlights, the tail lights, the entire car. I don't mind it but its not for me (but the idea of it is) I spent some time driving a '96 MX5 in the recent weeks and its plenty of fun but just too uncomfortably small for a 6'1" man with long arms and long legs
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