RE: New Mazda MX-5 unveiled

[TWPC]

TWPC said:

Topbox said:

I like the looks

165 bhp though? BRZ springs to mind.

I do hope its available with a bit more zoom.

Autocar says it will have 140hp 1.5l and 180hp 2.0l engines.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-mazda-mx-5-revealed

Although rather 'tougher' than previous versions, I like the looks, especially the rear lights.
Nice to see they still have a manual hood.
Hopefully the stupid iPad screen on the dash will be optional...

There are loads of pics of the MX-5, interior, side-on etc etc, in the Autocar article.

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[J4CKO]

Looks ok but a bit like an oriental "Lightning McQueen" at he front, with a hint of Surprised F type at the rear.

[samoht]

Craikeybaby said:

The wheels look a bit small to me though.

Those are JDM 16", they also showed a US car on 17":

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2014/09/03/news-th...

[GravelBen]

Looks like they've even stuck with a fairly sensible wheel size and tyre profile!

ETA: I see there is a 17" option too, both look good.

Edited by GravelBen on Thursday 4th September 08:20

[Funk]

That is absolutely fantastic.

Good work, Mazda!

[CooperD]

That looks really great. As soon as I saw the rear view I thought Jaguar F Type. Would certainly like to have a go in a new MX5.

[kambites]

Like the styling.

Don't like the idea of the steering system. We shall see.

[stumpage]

Just seen the interior.

Another manufacturer ruining a car by sticking a stupid cheap looking screen on top of the dashboard. I hope..I really hope it isn't standard.

[HonestIago]

Looks fantastic, much more butch than previous versions. Would be huge fun with 200bhp+...

[E65Ross]

Looks good, very S2000 from the front and a hint of Ftype even at the back?

Hope it's a good 'un

[VladD]

What a great looking car. Can't wait to see one in the flesh.

[Phateuk]

How much are these likely to cost? £20k?

[RobGT81]

Phateuk said:

How much are these likely to cost? £20k?

Autocar said:

As such a base 1.5-litre model should cost around £20,000 when it hits the showrooms.

[Herman Toothrot]

So have they stated a weight anywhere as 100kg less is good if compared to the soft top mk3, but not worth talking about if against the folding hardtop version.

[FrankUnderwood]

okie592 said:

FrankUnderwood said:

Topbox said:

I like the looks

165 bhp though? BRZ springs to mind.

I do hope its available with a bit more zoom.

But surely better to judge a car on how the acceleration feels rather than sinking into horsepower snobbery?

I had a 140hp MX5 and despite some reservations about the car, power wasn't one of them. If driven properly, it was fast enough on a twisty UK road.

It 'felt' quick accelerating on the motorway despite the fact that it wasn't comparatively, and to get the power meant you had to concentrate on keeping the engine between 5000 and 7000 rpm, which I think added to the driving experience.

Edited by FrankUnderwood on Thursday 4th September 07:19

So it's okay when Mazda do it but when Toyota make the gt86 everyone goes mad about the lack of turbos and power?

Never driven the Toyota and I've never been critical of its power.

I can see the argument for lightweight, small engined cars feeling slow on the motorway and dual carriageways, but then why would you be on a motorway in a fun car?

If you drive a car properly 200 bhp is enjoyable and plentiful in my opinion - In a lightweight car and on a fun road.

Edited to add: I still love high powered, heavy weight cars. If It wasn't for an imminent house purchase I would have bought an XJR. However the power needs to be there because of the size of car. My current car which is 1030kg with 125 bhp feels at least as much fun.

Edited by FrankUnderwood on Thursday 4th September 08:51

[skinny]

good looking car. imagine it could be even better with decent wheels and a folding hardtop

i wonder what the arch gap will look like though by the time it hits UK shores

[kambites]

Herman Toothrot said:

So have they stated a weight anywhere as 100kg less is good if compared to the soft top mk3, but not worth talking about if against the folding hardtop version.

I thought the folding hardtop was only about 20kg heavier than the soft top?

[Ved]

A nice evolution and I must say it's the best looker of the family, although the MK1 will always be king.

[Busso GTA]

Looks lovely are we still getting a Fiat / Alfa version ?

[anonymous-user]

Anyone know when the Fiat group version will be released? Abarth or Alfa?