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After all the talk and all the hype, the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata is finally here. Looking almost identical to the employee rendering we saw earlier in the day, the ND Miata manages to set a new tone for the classic roadster while carrying over some of the traits that made this car what it is today.
From a styling standpoint, the new Miata is a huge step forward in the evolution of this car’s design. In the most endearing of compliments, the overall styling looks like a mashup of a Maserati GranTurismo and a Jaguar F-Type – two of the sexiest convertibles currently on the market. The front end injects a heavy dose of Kodo design language, while giving the Miata its meanest look yet.
During the presentation, which included a performance from Duran Duran, Derek Jenkins, director of design at Mazda North America added his take on the styling of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
“Never before in the history of this car has the jump from gen to gen been so profound as it is with this car. The car is clearly wider and lower than today’s car. We managed to get the hood of the car impossibly low, which is so important for that classic roadster feeling,” he said.
Aside from the images, the relatively brief press release reveals little information about this car, but Mazda did confirm that the fun factor should be cranked up to an 11 by announcing that this Miata has dropped 220 pounds (100 kg) from its curb weight. Doing the math, that would put the 2016 Miata around 2,260 pounds (1,025 kg). One interesting aspect of the images Mazda released was “Roadster” badge, which could possible suggest that there will in fact be a roadster and hardtop coupe version of this car.
During the presentation, which included a performance from Duran Duran, Derek Jenkins, director of design at Mazda North America added his take on the styling of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
“Never before in the history of this car has the jump from gen to gen been so profound as it is with this car. The car is clearly wider and lower than today’s car. We managed to get the hood of the car impossibly low, which is so important for that classic roadster feeling,” he said.
Aside from the images, the relatively brief press release reveals little information about this car, but Mazda did confirm that the fun factor should be cranked up to an 11 by announcing that this Miata has dropped 220 pounds (100 kg) from its curb weight. Doing the math, that would put the 2016 Miata around 2,260 pounds (1,025 kg). One interesting aspect of the images Mazda released was “Roadster” badge, which could possible suggest that there will in fact be a roadster and hardtop coupe version of this car.
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