honda606

So this is what we know so far:

220 lbs. lighter than the NC (although we don't know what trim the press release was referring to)
14% stiffer and lower than the NC
3.5 cm shorter in length than the NA and only 5mm taller

=

~2,240-2,340 overall weight while having a damn tiny chassis and a return to roots version of the Miata

Reckon

Looks good...I agree it looks like a Z4 in the rear, but otherwise it doesn't look too close to anything else. It evens looks quite different from its own predecessors. My wife had an auto 2011 PRHT MX-5 and we didn't enjoy the drive much - nothing wrong with it, just not very inspiring or fun. I hope this one can change that.

Ricky_Flowers_

Mazda, the company that "barely sells cars" currently builds the best midsize sedan, and small sedan/hatch on sale today. They use a combination of forward-thinking engineering, distinct Japanese style, and an emphasis on handling and performance channeling a rich history of motorsport. Meanwhile, these cars are built in Japan, sold worldwide, and are very reliable, with parts easily available.

Oh yeah, and they make the MX-5 still, and it just got even lighter/better.

Sounds like what Honda USED to be.

vicius23

It's not an MX-5. It's a great roadster, looks great, but it's not an MX-5.

And the interior is 99% from a Mazda 2. That is non-sense.

honda606

Please elaborate.

Ricky_Flowers_

How is it not an MX-5? It doesn't have double wishbone rear suspension anymore? It's smaller (by a lot) and lighter (by a LOT) than the last one, and is closer to the original in every way than it has been seen the NB. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with sharing parts with another car in the range to save costs if it means the parts work just as well, and look great.

Mr.E.G.

Oh, Jesus.

iLuveketchup

Do you have a link from Mazda? Because I don't believe this.

Ricky_Flowers_

I used google so you don't have to.

lol sorry. Jalopnik lays it out pretty well for you. Nothing official has been released as far as numbers, but Mazda has said that the car will be AT LEAST 100kgs lighter.

Saki GT