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Next generation Mazda MX-5 due next year
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2016 MAZDA MX-5 https://news.mazdausa.com/vehicles-2016-mx-5 Quote:
Link: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mazda/2...-ar101489.html Sounds very promising.
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I think they should just leave the Shinari design out of the Miata and actually bring Shinari out of the freakin bag already and put it to production.
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Expanding the lineup might not be a good idea for Mazda. They also have been very successful with Miata for years, but don't see making the car looks better would hurt them.
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Hartop turbo Miata? Yes please
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I don't have problem with mazda giving the miata a face lift but I would like them to stop dangling the Shinari concept, I'm not a cat lol.
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Cat?
Under 1000kg and 150hp is just awesome.
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Well that is awesome to hear. Can't wait till they reveal the new Miata.
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So hardtop, Turbo, ~2,200lbs and 150hp is cool tho 200hp would be nicer for the weight...
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I actually like the looks of this concept.
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You can easily add power and keep the comfort and practicality at the same level. You can't do that by reducing weight.
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Says less than $25k and then later on says a little under $30k. Hope Mazda is still aiming for under $25k.
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Especially at under 25k, goddamn.
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With the new SkyActive engine, the Miata would finally make decent power and fuel economy. If it comes with a 2 liter engine, it could be real competition for the FRS/BRZ. It would produce more power/weight and have better fuel economy and be a simpler engine (one set of camshafts and injectors) and cost less overall. However, I would still prefer an FRS/BRZ for the practicality of fold down rear seats and the smoother/lower boxer engine. The Miatas feel almost too small for me anyway. I still love the last generation though (pre 2006).
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If they shrunk this, made it a coupe, and stuck a rotary engine in it, it would be a pretty badass rx-7. There was talks about merging the RX-7 and the MX-5 a while ago. |
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