Posted Feb 21st 2005 1:08PM
Our favorite anonymous tipster just sent us the link to these images for the new Mazda Miata. It looks very nice with just subtle stylistic changes and a much longer hood. There is still plenty that says Miata but it's the inside that counts and all the shared RX-8 technology can only help. Click below for all the images.
It looks like a pill, but it's too big. Must be a suppository.
July 13 2005 at 6:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI've been waiting to buy an MX5 since the day I saw the first one. If I can fit inside this one (I'm 6'4" & 240Lb), it's mine!
April 30 2005 at 3:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMazda is following the traditional american stupidity of making a great car larger, heavier and clunkier ala the mustang, t-bird etc. What's next - making it a 4 door with a dvd and a cavernous trunk?
April 13 2005 at 7:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThey are onto a winner with this one. Have not gone overboard on design and kept it neat.
March 16 2005 at 5:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThey are onto a winner with this one. Have not gone overboard on design and kept it neat.
March 16 2005 at 5:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOverall, I like it alot. I own a midnight blue 2001 Miata LS, and it's getting old so I'll look at the new Miata when it comes out. It's much more Japanese looking than the older Miata, but that seems to be the trend today. It still looks good. The main thing I don't like is the interior. It's very plastic, more like the original Miata's interior than the elegant roadster interior of the second generation. The steering wheel looks much worse than nice Nardi Torino steering wheel in the 2001. Hopefully it won't be so orange in person.
March 08 2005 at 7:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMake that 170HP
February 28 2005 at 11:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe Miata need not worry about the Solstice. With the top down, Miatas have about 5 cubic feet of trunk space. The Solstice will have 1 cubic feet of trunk space. If you think trunk space doesn't matter, then you must go on road trips by yourself. Compared to my NA, I like the additional legroom and larger wheels. I hate the steering-wheel mounted audio controls and fixed radio antenna. I like the rollbars, better handling, and the 2.0L 180HP engine. I like the door-mounted cupholders. Windblockers are for wusses and get in the way when pulling the top up while seated. The NC is my next car.
February 28 2005 at 11:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI own a red '91 Miata, and have been thinking about selling it to buy something more "practical" like a Honda CRV. But, after seeing this baby, I may just trade up!
February 23 2005 at 1:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySorry Miata your days are numbered because everyone gotta admit once the Solstice comes out they are gonna sell like hotcakes and everyone is gonna be like Miata who oh you mean that roadster from the 90's and then when the Sky come out Miata will be 6feet under by then GM did a smart thing the MR2 is leavimg soon so that only leaves the Solstice and Sky as its true competitors and they both look way better than the Miata....Oh yea and another thing the Solstice GXP will eat the Miata speed alive!!!
February 23 2005 at 12:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
