Oh, a new ND!? https://t.co/MjfmhLEEwt
— Hondo (@HungryHondo) September 13, 2022
Launched in 1989 and arriving in Europe in 1990, the Mazda MX-5 is a true legend on wheels with its style and driving qualities that have been recognized for over thirty years. An iconic car that has been produced in four generations and has sold more than a million copies worldwide since its debut. On the market since 2015, the current version is offered with two engines, 132 and 184 horsepower, and is available with a soft or hard top. But over the years, the question of his replacement slowly begins to arise, and this has reason to worry fans Japanese roadster…
The next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata will likely have a larger footprint and some form of electrification. https://t.co/3vo9Ki5FcB
— MotorAuthority (@motorauthority) September 13, 2022
A secure future
Indeed, at the time when environmental standards are increasingly strict, one can logically think about the future of the convertible, which does not leave room for even a gram of electrification. Therefore, we can inevitably fear its disappearance, like so many other fun cars before it. But these are not the plans of the brand at all, as confirmed by the boss of Mazda Europe, Martin ten Brink. During the Brussels show, the latter really loudly and clearly stated that ” the current model, launched in 2015, will continue to be updated and is not in danger of being withdrawn from sale due to emissions or other legislation“.
Hybridization is almost mandatory
Nevertheless, it will undoubtedly be necessary to await the arrival of a hybrid system under the hood of a small roadster, so that it will continue to meet European standards. Later, when the Old Continent will simply ban the sale of thermal cars, the Mazda MX-5 will have to become 100% electric. As such, it will compete with MG’s upcoming convertible, which will be called the Cyberster and should see the light of day during 2024.
A technology that debuted on the 2022 Mazda MX-5, the Mazda CX-60 features Kinematic Position Control (KPC), which brakes the unloaded inside rear wheel during cornering to improve body control. pic.twitter.com/oh1rIkWuWt
— Mazda UK PR (@mazdaukpr) September 6, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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