The 2016 Mazda Mx-5 has been revealed and ……. It looks good. We still don’t have any official stats for the car yet but its looks are definitely a step up from the older models.
But these are some leaked specs and if they are anything to go on this will keep up the mx-5 name.
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seating Capacity: | 2 persons |
| Length: | 154.1″ (3915mm) |
| Width: | 68.1″ (1730mm) |
| Height: | 48.62″ (1235mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 91.1″ (2315mm) |
| Engine: | SKYACTIV-G direct-injection gasoline engine |
| Transmissions: | SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multilink |
| Steering: | Electric Power Assisted Rack & Pinion Steering (EPAS) |
| Brakes (front/rear): | Ventilated discs / Solid discs |
| Tires: | 195/50R16 |
I do kinda like it, but the tail is straight BMW Z4 and the nose is a but short to carry off being so pointy.
Looks good even with the top up. I notice the folding hard top is gone.
I’m waiting for a detailed review but so far I like what I see. Hopefully its as much like an NA as it appears to be