The Tradition Continues: The

2016 Mazda MX-5

Kept shrouded in a cloak of mystery, there is one thing

about the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata that is for sure. The

newly redesigned MX-5 has a beautifully redesigned

exterior - and Mazda has maintained the attraction that

has kept buyers returning repeatedly over the last 25

years. Even though it is a little smaller than the current

rendition, gone is the toy car look, but the zoom - zoom

remains.

The aggressive stance of the MX-5 for 2016 is a

welcome sight for the fourth generation Miata. The

total redesign for 2016 has been a ground up rebuild of

one of the most popular two seat convertibles to ever

grace the roads.

Powertrain/Performance

Since specs are difficult to find, we can go with what we

know. The engine will be a SKYACTIV 2.0-liter four

cylinder for the U.S. market. Horsepower and torque

ratings have not yet been revealed. But, we can hope

that they will exceed the ratings of the same engine that

is also currently used in the Mazda 3.

With 220 pounds shaved from the weight of the new

model over last years by using aluminum body panels,

the reduction of horsepower and slightly increased

torque of the SKYACTIV 2.0 may not be an issue

regarding the performance of the Miata. Our hope is

that Mazda will tweak a few more horsepower from the

2.0, before they drop it into the MX-5. A six speed

manual transmission will be standard, with an automatic

transmission as an option.

Features/Trim Levels

Mazda has four trim levels available in the 2015 Mazda

Miata, which includes their 25th Anniversary edition.

Assuming they do the same for 2016, there should be

three trim levels; but, we have to play, wait and see

game. Reports from auto shows indicate that the new

interior of the MX-5 show a clean layout with a center

dash mounted touchscreen display.

The 2015 model was also available with a retractable

hard top, which replaced the soft top. There is no

indication at this time as to whether Mazda will offer

the 2016 MX-5 in a retractable hard top model. A few

of the standard features for 2015 are cloth upholstered

bucket seats, steering wheel mounted cruise control,

tilt adjustable steering, and one touch-down driver’s

side window, sitting on 16-inch wheels. We presume

the offerings for 2016 will be that and more. Grapevine

has it the 2016 MX-5 will sit 17 inch wheels standard

with wheel well space for 18 inch wheels, giving this

car an even more aggressive stance.

Keep an Eye Out for the 2016 Mazda MX-5

As the company has kept the specifications for their

new model secret, Mazda has not yet revealed a debut

date for the 2016 Mazda MX-5. Keep an eye out at your

local Mazda dealer for the arrival of the 2016 Mazda

MX-5. You will recognize it immediately. However, if

you can’t wait that long, not to worry, because there are

still a few 2015 Mazda Miata’s remaining on the car lots

and owning a 25th Anniversary Model will give you a

true conversation piece. Stop by a dealer to day and test-

drive a piece of automotive history.

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