CGI: 2013 Mazda MX-2

Mazda MX-5 is undoubtedly an appealing model and the Japanese manufacturer wants to go even further with a brand new roadster called MX-2. Expected to be somewhat like a poor man's roadster, the car is expected to get to the market as soon as 2013. That would be four years from now, but only if the roadster manages to get through the crisis, since it's well known that such a roadster isn't quite the best way to tackle a difficult economic environment.

However, taking into account that the MX-2 is likely to be a cheaper roadster, the Japanese automaker might still give it a shot. Obviously, this is only pure speculation but, in case the car will indeed go in production, it will look somewhat like the model shown in the adjacent computer generated images (CGI).

The car will rely on the same design lines as other models in Mazda's product range, including extended headlights, close to the A pillar, large grille incorporated in the front bumper who's also housing the fog lights.

Since talking about the potential engines that might reach the new roadster is a complete waste of time, the design is, as you can see for yourselves, fairly appealing and will be probably made by the same team who's been in charge for the latest concepts released by the company, including Furai, Kazamai and Kiora.

As for the MX-5, the facelift for the third generation MX-5, dubbed as the NC, arrived in mid-2008 as a refreshed vehicle that carried few features over the previous models. While the body shell design is close to that of the NA and one would normally think of the model as an updated NB, the car has only kept the side panels from the '98 generation, having assumed a separate identity.