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Old 09-03-2014, 11:27 PM   #51
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Have they even released the specs yet?

How cool would the Miata be with a nice, high-revving small displacement (4.0 or so) V8?
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Manufacture not much, but design and crash tests would cost quite a bit (as there will be multiple conditions). Also then the manufacturer are stuck with the size the screen that they had the design certified for.

Not to mention after a few years the mechanism gets slow as the plastic ages.. heck even on my Z4M the screen is not mechanized, it gets stuck once a while.

I am a bit disappointed after all the hype.. those taillights looks like a cheap version of Type F. ugh. I guess have to place the bets on the Alfa version.

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Old 09-04-2014, 12:34 AM   #53
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Skyactiv-G so pretty much polished internals like all Mazdas.

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Wow, that looks great! What is the power going to be like?
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Old 09-04-2014, 12:38 AM   #54
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i quite like the way it looks. so glad that it doesn't look like a chick car anymore.
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The new Mazda-Romero 4C drop top
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Old 09-04-2014, 12:33 PM   #57
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I think I like it
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I think it looks great. For most manufacturers nowadays, I'm just happy if they don't screw things up too badly on new models
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was there a reason why the went with 4 bolt instead of 5 bolt patern?
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Old 09-04-2014, 06:23 PM   #60
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^cost cutting design. Less material used, more money saved
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The front really reminds me of FRS/BRZ.

I gotta say dual exhaust would've looked better, although it'll add some weight. Given the design of the rear bumper, at least it's not designed specifically for single exhaust, so aftermarket dual exhaust is a possibility for those who want it I guess.

Reminds me of the time when I thought about switching to single from heavy stock dual exhaust on my s2k. Just couldn't get over the look and decided against it.

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Don't really like the front, particularly the headlights. The first gen had flip up headlights, and they were big and gave the Miata a friendly & cute appearance. The headlights have gotten smaller and this iteration makes it look more aggressive and predatory. (i.e. like other cars in the market)

I do like how they've slimmed down the wheel arches and I don't mind the back. Also like how they've dropped the door height for a more open feel.
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Old 09-06-2014, 01:03 PM   #63
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No one else but me thinks the rear taillights look bad?
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I like the looks of this one better. The official one looks like BRZ/FRS as someone else has said.

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Here's a nice closer look at the mx-5.

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The more I look at it, the more I like it. It has classic Miata cues but looks modern.

It does need wider 17" wheels and needs to be lowered by about an inch but it's going to be a head turner when it hits the streets.
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pfff.... rather get a red FRS
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was there a reason why the went with 4 bolt instead of 5 bolt patern?
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I really like the back end, reminds me of Z4 or Lexus IS-like and sharp. Front end... not so sure yet. Doesn't really fit the aggressive Kodo theme they were going for with this gen.

I'd love to see the specs though.
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the rear end kinda looks Italian.

or maybe whole car does...I think it wouldn't surprise people if it had an Alfa Romeo or Fiat badge.
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the rear end kinda looks Italian.

or maybe whole car does...I think it wouldn't surprise people if it had an Alfa Romeo or Fiat badge.
I'm sure the fact that Alfa Romeo and Mazda are both partners on this venture might have something to do with that...
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