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Spy Shot: Mazda MX-5

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As these images recently captured by our spies indicate, Mazda is sticking with its winning formula for the new MX-5 roadster, due out next year. With its simple lines and relatively small dimensions, the new MX-5 remains faithful to the ethos behind the current car, as well as echoing themes introduced by the Ibuki concept that first appeared at Tokyo motorshow in 2003. The Ibuki concept featured gently rounded edges and an 'oval' design theme throughout, which seems destined to find its way into the new car.

After more than 15 years on sale, the current MX-5 remains one of the best ever small roadsters to drive, even when measured against the latest competition. That will be one of the biggest challenges facing Mazda engineers, as any step backward on the dynamic front will be sure to alienate the MX-5's hugely faithful followers. The current 1.8-litre 146bhp engine is likely to be carried over, but expect more powerful versions to follow. Don't expect very high-powered versions, though, as Mazda appears to be adhering to the original car's mission as a lightweight, great-handling sportster that simply doesn't need huge power to achieve its goal.

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you know what? i'm gonna ducktape my car :lol:
 
I wanna see that! :lol:


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other new cars 2005:


haz
 
It's sort of hard to see all the changes in those spy-pics and magazine photos, but so far I really like the design. It seems to be more of a throwback to the first generation of the Miata, which I absolutely love. I just miss the pop-up headlights. :cry:

I really hope Mazda finally decides to make this generation of Miata more comfortable for taller people too. I absolutely love Miatas, but I haven't been able to fit comfortably in any generation of the car.
 
doesnt look that different. i bet there ill be peoplein JP pulling them head lights on to the old versions
 
zenon said:
I really hope Mazda finally decides to make this generation of Miata more comfortable for taller people too. I absolutely love Miatas, but I haven't been able to fit comfortably in any generation of the car.

I hear ya. I can only let the clutch pedal out if the door is open, I can only steer with the top half of the wheel without hitting my legs, and my hair rubs on the roof. I'd love to have one, I just can't fit.
 
SiR_dude said:
Not bad....but I'd still rather have an S2000 :p
you're like a broken record player:
.....blah blah blah want a S2000!!!!! blah blah......
:D :lol:


I think it loosk good, from haz's pics...it looks too much like a RX-8 (but thats not really a bad thing ;) )
 
Yeah it doesnt look that diffrent..for it to appeal to me, it would have to be a car a guy would look straight in :lol: . The last car was great but..wouldnt wanna be seen in one.
 
u whoring again Daniel? ;) :p


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mehh...im not really feeling the new head lights mazda is putting in their new cars. they worked well for the mazda 6, but i didn't like them too much on the rx8. and from those pictures, they don't really fit too well with the rest of the car, imo. other than that, i really don't see much difference.
 
bone said:
you know what? i'm gonna ducktape my car :lol:

If you left some ducktape, can i use it to ducktape mine?
 
they should make a hard top racing version with alot more hp!


read overheats post...

Overheat said:
Mazda appears to be adhering to the original car's mission as a lightweight, great-handling sportster that simply doesn't need huge power to achieve its goal.

if you want high power... wait for the new RX-7 or just get the RX-8
 
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