2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata tagged posts

Last week Mazda released the official images of the fully redesigned 2016 MX-5 Miata, but it kept the engine specification as secret.

Today a Mazda insider broke the secret and let out some information about the MX-5’s engine, here are the details:

– Base model will come with a 1.5L SKYACTIV 4-cylinder petrol engine
– Engine output: 129hp (96kW)
– Compression ratio: 13.0:1
– Curb weight: 2,249 lb (1,020 kg) – for manual transmission version

Compared to the current generation (2015 MX-5 Miata), the 2016 model reduces the weight by at least 231 lb (compared to the Sport 5MT trim). However, the engine output also drop by 38hp (down from 167hp).

Tonight, Mazda will announced the completely new-designed 4th generation of the MX-5 Miata, and it is planned as the 2016 model year.

For the new Miata, we have already covered it in great depth here, and here , I invite you to read our detailed analysis in those articles. Meanwhile, please enjoy the official image gallery below, and also find some more information in the official press release.

Mazda will officially announced the newly redesigned MX-5 Miata next week, on September 3rd. Although there is still one week before the reveal, some more information leaked out today.

The major news is that, the new MX-5’s design will take into consideration that a hardtop coupe will be made, during the lifespan of this generation of MX-5.

As you can see our in-depth review of the MX-5 Miata family’s design, the construction of the car frame has special treatment to address that typical problem in a convertible: lack of torsional rigidity in the car body...

Model year 2015 will be the last year for the 3rd generation MX-5 Miata (NC).

While there is less than a month that Mazda to reveal the 4th-gen 2016 Miata (ND generation, will be revealed Sep. 3, 2014), there are already some spy shots leaked out on the internet, below are some of the latest one.

Pay attention to the iPad style LCD screen on top of the dash.

Please see our previous report for mechanical information of the 2016 Miata. Also our excellent in-depth analysis of the Miata family is not to be missed too!

Mazda just announced that they will reveal the next generation of the MX-5 Miata, on Sep. 3rd. Below is the image of the current MX-5 Miata.

According to Mazda, the new MX-5 Miata will be around 220 lbs lighter than the current generation. Also from the video on YouTube posted by Mazda, the engine sounds is very similar to a turbo engine. Will the new Miata be offered a turbo engine? Or the rumored Skyactiv-D diesel engine?

Below is Mazda’s press release.

ALL-NEW 2016 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA CONFIRMED
– Fourth-Generation Roadster to Debut via Simultaneous Global Events on Three Continents –

IRVINE, Calif...