The next-gen MX-5 Miata thread

[CodeRedR51]

^ What!? Just one little ND!?

At a lot of manufacturing plants, several cars roll off the assembly line in odd numbers. I've been to a Nissan plant, and you could stand at the end of the line and see Altimas, Frontiers, NV cargo vans, Xterra's, Titans to name a few all at the same time.

 

[05XR8]

Who put their order in for number 999,999?

 

[05XR8]

• I wonder, would this MX-5 platform be ripe for an RX-2/RX-3/RX-4 revival. Although it they Mazda were to utilise the current 1.5 & 2.0 piston engines. Could make for MX-2/MX-3/MX-4 3box 2+2 sedans. Realistically, I don't see it because Mazda isn't that big to pull it off. But limited numbers like an MX-5, would make them some enticing machines.

 

[niky]

I would not object to a low-cost MX-3 Coupe with the 1.5 based on the MX-5. But I wonder how they'd make it lighter and cheaper than the 5. Probably cut some extra sheet metal out of the rear end. Sacrifice the 50:50 balance, make it more 52:48 or greater.

Hmmm... time for another jab at Photoshop...

 

[05XR8]

This is my favorite so far. Unless there's another orange one out there I'm thinking of.

I like this one

 

[ProjectWHaT]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097225_mazda-announces-2016-mx-5-curb-weight

With the manual transmission, it tips the scales at a feathery 2,332 pounds; opt for the auto and you’ll tilt just a touch higher at 2,381 pounds.

 

[SVPSkins]

After watching Top Gear last Sunday I've fallen in love with the new MX-5. When they come out in summer this year, im seriously thinking of buying one and yes id be getting the 1.5 version.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> The only thing that worries me about the ND is will I fit my 6'3 self with the top up.

 

[05XR8]

And Forza gets it! C'Mon PD!!!

 

[Crash]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1097225_mazda-announces-2016-mx-5-curb-weight

Indeed, supposedly less than 5 pounds more than a 1994 model. Impressive.

 

[Keef]

And Forza gets it! C'Mon PD!!!

Cars are all Forza has. Polyphony has race car drivers racing in Le Mans. And don't think for a second that Forza will be getting the GT-R LMP1 before GT does.

 

[YSSMAN]

Forza materrace checking in...

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR FURIOUS 7 EXPANSION, YO



Patiently waiting for Project Cars, anyway

 

[05XR8]

Cars are all Forza has. Polyphony has race car drivers racing in Le Mans. And don't think for a second that Forza will be getting the GT-R LMP1 before GT does.

Edit: I see your point. Forza are just scaring me with their car list at times. They're. getting/have good cars in that game.
While we are getting new cars and tracks in GT, this specific car is a modern icon. Yes, we got the Vette and M4 pre-sale and they both are icons. GT users are missing out on the ND MX-5 in the virtual world.

 

[Grandea GTR]

Edit: I see your point. Forza are just scaring me with their car list at times. They're. getting/have good cars in that game.
While we are getting new cars and tracks in GT, this specific car is a modern icon. Yes, we got the Vette and M4 pre-sale and they both are icons. GT users are missing out on the ND MX-5 in the virtual world.

There will be people who will complain about the fact that we get another MX-5/Roadster/Miata and no Premium Supra or E30. I can already imagine it.

"ANOTHER MIATA??? WE HAVE GAZILLION OF THOSE WHY NO PREMIUM SUPRA PD PLS"

 

[sparkytooth]

Oh boy, GT vs Forza in the automotive forum.

 

[CodeRedR51]

More info including MPG and pricing

 

[Keef]

Potentially 44 mpg with the 1.5? Jesus.

If this thing can manage 35 with the 2.0 I will be stunned.

 

[05XR8]

If that pricing is within 3k of Australia pricing, its going to be a steal.

 

[RocZX]

Mazda will unveil MX-5 Miata Club edition at New York auto show.

Ready to join the Club? The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club edition, that is.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will be introducing the North American-spec MX-5 Club next week at the New York International Auto Show. The MX-5 Club represents the most aggressive road-going iteration of Mazda's fourth-generation flagship roadster.
.........
Shorter than the first-generation MX-5 that initially graced U.S. shores in 1989, yet wider than the outgoing model and with its engine lower and farther back in its chassis, the 2016 MX-5 is designed to deliver maximum driving enjoyment. The MX-5 Club aims to amplify that experience, harking back to the early lightweight sports cars that inspired it, but serving as a beacon for the future as a thoroughly modern, sophisticated package.

Mazda

 

[Heldenzeit]

A special edition already?

 

[CodeRedR51]

A special edition already?

To be fair, the new Mustang has how many already?

 

[Heldenzeit]

Usually the special Miatas are just paint and leather seats though. We will see.

 

[Grandea GTR]

Usually the special Miatas are just paint and leather seats though. We will see.

They should make another M-Edition. Or maybe another R-Package.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Usually the special Miatas are just paint and leather seats though. We will see.

And nicer wheels

 

[Grandea GTR]

And nicer wheels

BBS and Enkeis....


... Hnng.

 

[Heldenzeit]

An R-package would be welcome. Only option being AC.

 

[05XR8]

Could be the Spec MX-5 minus the roll cage, race gauges and race steering wheel. But include the Spec graphics, BBS, seats and the old school roll-over hoops behind the seats. Hard top version?

 

[CodeRedR51]

USA pricing announced: starts at $24,915 + $820 destination

 

[Grandea GTR]

USA pricing announced: starts at $24,915 + $820 destination

Man. Thought it was gonna be at least $21,000. Oh well.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Man. Thought it was gonna be at least $21,000. Oh well.

Current car base model is $23,970 + destination.