Less body roll and more aggressive styling would do a ton for this car. Would really like to see that happen.

If they really do get the weight down, apply the KODO design and have double A-arms up front with multi-link in the rear it just shows me that they really want my money and I think I'll have to give it to them...



Jesus Christ! Did I just say I'm thinking about buying a Miata?!

The single longitudinal trellis brace is interesting. I like the idea of it.

And I don't particularly care for the kodo styling. I almost bought a new mazda3 hatch when I got back from deployment, until I saw the rear end. The front of the car is gorgeous. The rear has lost all its distinctive personality from the previous design and is about as vague and amorphous as you can get. I bought a motorcycle instead.

Most likely trade up my WRX if I can get a good deal on trade.

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Good to hear they're doing well on the reliability front, but it still has to be a decent engine, they've all been compared to other eco-boxes, not sports cars. Might go drive one in a few weeks though to find out for myself.

I also like the 6 & 3 styling, but not much more than that, anytime I point one out to a friend or girlfriend I get a shrug and "Yeah that looks alright", the "Ew" came from the smiley face that was still out last year, I kind of like it but it's a huge turnoff for others:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4GtXm42yte..._5door---2.jpg

Shame on you for not considering a Miata in the first place!

I don't buy smiling cars.

The engine probably isn't going to be exciting, otherwise they'd be making a big deal out of it I think. Probably just going to be the 160? hp unit lifted from the rest of the lineup, just like they've always done.

this has me more interested than the 4c or the new vette, just need up the power to weight

If they can get 180hp at 2200lb, this car is going to be a blast. I don't mind soft-top.

I'm usually pretty impressed by the Club Edition today ...

I agree that I will be tempted to make a switch when this releases. So glad to see Mazda sticking to their roots and not screwing it up.

Though, with their new Italian partnership it makes me a little nervous.

I'm so glad the new Mazda 3 got rid of that smiley face.
http://images.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/m...xt_glory_1.jpg

I much prefer the new styling going on... but Mazdas still have not quite... done it for me since the days of the RX-7. The only one in recent memory I wanted was the R3 version of the RX-8 (the ONLY version of the RX-8 I would buy, I even test drove one).

That said, when the competition gets tougher, everyone wins because of manufacturers stepping their game up.

Sweet, some results! Is the Fiat/Mazda deal still in effect? Comments are suggesting that the agreement is failing.

Don't bother, HP will either stay the same or decrease. The Miata/MX-5 is going to continue be Mazda's fastest car, that is still in production anyway.

BTW, there is not going to be a coupe. Of that I am certain.

The SkyActive fear is that with a compression ratio around 14 to 1...aftermarket FI will not be an option...

Mazda is shooting for MPG...not HP...

Not sure I agree with that philosophy on a sports car...

If the car comes out at 165HP and 2300LBS...that can be great...

175 and 2300 would probably sell me more...

Oh yeah...needs good looking styling too.

My issue is...I have a paid for amazing NA Miata that I am about to upgrade the suspension/wheels/brakes

*actually leaving to order those parts after I type this.

My point...the new Miata has to be better than my "old" Miata for them to earn my money.

Does the news say SKYACTIVE engine will boost the power and new chassis will shed the weight making the new Miata lighter and more powerful?

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