The next-gen MX-5 Miata thread

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The pricing structure on the MX-5 is pretty reasonable, and I'm guessing a lot of it will carry over simply because there isn't much variability in the car to begin with. Assuming Mazda is selling it with just one engine and the option of a manual or an automatic, that eliminates a lot of layering from the start. I think what hangs in the air with new car is whether or not they continue on the same, slightly more premium packaging on the car. The internet loves their cheap, basic MX-5s, and I'm fairly certain that a new, cheap MX-5 could sell well again if they equip it with some basic stuff. A $22,000 MX-5 with A/C, manual windows and locks and roof, and a two-speaker radio would be more than okay with me.
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NC MX5s are always 2-4k cheaper than MSRP with incentives. Now add the fact they have ~2k 2013-2014 cars sitting on lots alongside 2015s in the US and the ND being unveiled in a couple months and you're looking at super deals. Hell, there's a 2014 sport for under 20k a couple states over.
Of course this won't be the case with the ND for at least 2 years.
 
I guess I shouldn't have listened to that video with my ****** monitor speakers. With my headphones, its very obviously turbocharged sounding.
 
Eunos_Cosmo
I guess I shouldn't have listened to that video with my ****** monitor speakers. With my headphones, its very obviously turbocharged sounding.
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Crap GoPro mic mounted to the front opening of a of an ND mule in NC guise(panel gaps creating their own wind noises) inches off the ground. Loud intake noises and crapload of road noise.
If the car is indeed FI, I'll be very surprised. It might be an alternative engine, maybe 1.5L turbo but I doubt it'll be the only engine.
 
After seeing the new Mazda2 exterior and interior I have really high hopes for the MX-5 now.
 
The 2's interior reminded me of the NC interior in its simplicity.
 
Anybody else think this looks... Off? I could swear that this looks more like GT6 than an actual photo...
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I think it's the lighting. And the more I look at the car, the more I think it looks like one of the drivetrain mules in the spy photos.
 
ProjectWHaT
Three new cars confirmed for GT6!!!!!!!!1111!!!1!

2015 Mazda MX5 Miata (US)
2015 Mazda MX5 Miata (EU)
2015 Mazda MX5 Miata (JP)
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Behold, the only duplicate joke I have ever laughed at!
 
But I have to say, the cloth is the same shade of blue as GT6's announcement cover.
 
The photo just looks very cgi/rendery to me. Like I actually looked for the GT watermark in the upper right :lol:
 
-> I don't know if I shared these...

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^ Taken by yours truly. ;)
 
R1600Turbo
I think it's the lighting. And the more I look at the car, the more I think it looks like one of the drivetrain mules in the spy photos.
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It really does. I know Mazda likes to keep the Miata with its own design and identity but this thing has many of the same features as the current car, notably the ridiculous fender arches. I have a feeling the new car's arches will be better integrated into the design.
 
Yeah I studied it for a good bit last night and the car under the sheet is most definitely not the new car.
 
Video of the next gen. MX-5

*Screenshot from video*
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Are RX-7 (FD) tail lights making a comeback on the MX-5 (ND) (JP)?

Thanks to GT, I have started attaching the platform code to the name....
 
I doubt the lights are round, they just masked them off that way.
 
Looks like a lotus from the rear(never mind the lights). MX5 may look more athletic this time around.
 
People need to stop making vertical videos! Ffs!
 
ProjectWHaT
People need to stop making vertical videos! Ffs!
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Better yet, people should stop taking videos while driving period! That's totally unnecessarily endangering the other road users.
 
The new MX-5 Miata may get a fastback coupe version
MX-5 Miata: The fourth generation of the venerable MX-5 Miata debuts at a media event next month before going on sale next summer for the 2016 model year. The redesigned MX-5 is expected to be close to the original Miata in terms of dimensions and the roadster's roughly 2,100-pound curb weight. Under the hood will be a Skyactiv 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

Roughly a year after the soft-top goes on sale, Mazda will release a hardtop MX-5 that will have a unique, fastback-style silhouette, Automotive News has been told.
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Choices, choices.... MX-5? Or Mazda2? Nissan need to hurry with that iDX!
 
05XR8
Choices, choices.... MX-5? Or Mazda2? Nissan need to hurry with that iDX!
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Not sure if you saw my post about the IDx but it might not be released with the retro styling at all.
 
Fastback Miata, similar to the NB coupe that was Japan only? Sign me up.
 
Reveal is next wednesday.
 
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