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While lightweight has its performance values, I think it is more for the driving feel for "practical" purposes.
Driving an NA1 Miata is quite the pleasure to maneuver and toss around, true feeling of "light on its feet". I wouldn't call the twins porky but its weight is pretty "average" (the current base Mazda 3 and Civic is about 100 pounds heavier). It is unfair to compare it to cars in the mid 90's to mid 00's what's with more tech and all.
You would also think auto makers would give it enough power to compensate for heavier body or at least make it feel adequate but I've driven these modern-day crossovers and I was pretty appalled. The worst offender is the Subaru Crosstrek - truly underpowered and cannot get out of its own way. The other is when the CX-5 still has the 2.0L engine. No wonder why people drive even slower than ever!
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