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 SourceMazda is planning a baby brother for its iconic MX-5, which will be badged the MX-2.
Our illustration shows what the MX-2 is likely to look like showing strong design influences from Mazda’s Furai concept car.
A line-up of new small engines, apparently ranging from 0.7 to 1.6-litres, will power the MX-2 moving. A range-topping 1.6-litre turbo will thrust out an expected 120kW.
A concept version of the roadster is due soon, while official sales of the MX-2 will kick off in 2012. Kev |
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2009, 09:06:51 AM » |
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Oooh, that sounds like fun!
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2009, 09:09:04 AM » |
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Let's see. by 2012, I should be smack in the middle of my mid-life crisis.... hmmmm
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2009, 09:27:06 AM » |
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I just hope Mazda doesn't get unreasonable with the price.
IMO, the MX-5 is getting a bit too pricey for a weekend car. I believe it goes for $30-35k or something.
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2009, 09:33:21 AM » |
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I agree. With that retractable hard top, I think it was hitting $40k  I'm hoping the MX2 will target the original Miata market -- cheap, affordable fun with great handling |
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2009, 09:59:04 AM » |
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When my friend bought his '06 MX-5 he got a demo model and still ended up paying almost $36K. Quite ridiculous if you ask me. I drove the car, and while it was fun, I don't see it worth that kind of money. I would rather drop $36K on a Speed3. More power and more functionality.
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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2009, 03:48:59 PM » |
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if that came out, tony would have midlife crisis instantly. a blue mx-2, the children can bus! lol.
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2009, 05:15:10 PM » |
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^^^ my thoughts exactly hahaha
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« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2009, 05:21:25 PM » |
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and it looks good too
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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2009, 07:30:40 PM » |
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and it looks good too
Once again they've put the goofy grin grill on it though.  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2009, 02:24:47 AM » |
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the head lights makes it a more evil and mean looking
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2009, 08:44:09 AM » |
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i was looking at the 2010 mx-5, the facelift looks so much nicer actually even with the grin.
a neighbor a couple of houses down bought a silver one.
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« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2009, 08:47:02 AM » |
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and it looks good too
Once again they've put the goofy grin grill on it though. The photo is a rendering only. Kev |
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2009, 09:20:47 AM » |
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Pretty damn cool. It looks like the concept turns the clock back on the Miata about 20 years -- in a good way. Small roadster powered by a 1.6 litre engine. Sure sounds familiar...
the stupid mouth still is... stupid, but the headlights work nicely with the long hood.
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"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you." - anonymous
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« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2009, 12:16:40 PM » |
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They finally realized how retardedly huge the current MX5 is and decided to make a compact roadster again?
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Git er done
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