2016 Mazda ND MX-5

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:14

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/convertibles/1409_2016_mazda_mx5_miata_first_look/?__federated=1

coloskydiver · Postby **coloskydiver** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:14

I like it. Progress is progress and looks likes Mazda kept to the original recipe; light, nimble and fun to drive. Some say the ND could weight as light as 2300 lbs and a redesigned engine that revs to 7500 rpms . The design to me looks like a FR-S roadster with a touch of Z4. I really would like to see one with the retractable hardtop up but based one what I have seen, looks like a great car and can't wait to drive one.

roninsoldier83 · Postby **roninsoldier83** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:14

Yeah, I saw the ND on Autoblog the other day; good looking car! The rumor is Mazda was able to shave ~200 lbs off of it when compared to the NC. I'm sure it'll be a fun car to drive!

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2014/09/03/news-this-is-the-nd-mazda-mx-5-miata/

Number2 · Postby **Number2** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

omg yes, I watched the reveal. Duran Duran sold me on this car.

millertime · Postby **millertime** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

I really like it already, and I'm usually skeptical of new cars until I see them. Someone had some fun and made shooting brake version which I really like as well.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/miata-to-the-max-mazda-miata-shooting-brake-rendered/

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

millertime wrote:I really like it already, and I'm usually skeptical of new cars until I see them. Someone had some fun and made shooting brake version which I really like as well.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/miata-to-the-max-mazda-miata-shooting-brake-rendered/

I really like that. We'll never see it though.

millertime · Postby **millertime** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

RX-7 Chris wrote:I really like that. We'll never see it though.

Unfortunately, although the next gen 'Speed 3 looks like a 5 door version and will be offered with AWD...

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

I like it accept for the rear of the car.

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:14

I'm in love with this car. Looks much more masculine than previous iterations imo.

It's quickly jumped to the top of my list for cars I'm considering buying post-graduation next year if finances dictate it as doable.

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:14

I like that they made it lighter. It should be back to being close to the same weight as the NA. I don't really care for the rear end, but I think it would be a lot of fun to drive.

millertime · Postby **millertime** » Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:14

Rumor has it that it's going to have a decrease in power too. I think Mazda will lose some business if that's the case, although I can't see that happening. I think the car needs at least 165-170bhp to keep up with the likes of the BRZ/FRS.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094375_2016-mazda-mx-5-specs-leaked

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:14

millertime wrote:Rumor has it that it's going to have a decrease in power too. I think Mazda will lose some business if that's the case, although I can't see that happening. I think the car needs at least 165-170bhp to keep up with the likes of the BRZ/FRS.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094375_2016-mazda-mx-5-specs-leaked

Something to keep in mind is that those numbers possibly (likely) aren't for the US market. A lot of the world has the 1.8 MZR as an engine only producing 126 bhp. And even in other markets, the 2.0L MZR produces about 10-15 hp less than it does here with a 5/6 speed manual. The current 2.0L SkyActiv in the 3 is rated at 155 bhp or so, and that would keep the power to weight ratio right around what it currently is.
Now if they adapted the 2.5L SkyActiv in the 6 to be longitudinally mounted and threw that in, I'd be sold. Doubt it'll happen though.

millertime · Postby **millertime** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:14

Update on the power.
http://jalopnik.com/when-the-2016-mazda-miata-was-revealed-just-a-few-short-1641351088

2016 Mazda ND MX-5

2016 Mazda ND MX-5

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