2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Global Debut Is a ‘View to a Kill’

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Posted By: David Goodspeed

Introduced as a true global effort, Mazda debuted its next-generation MX-5 Miata in a live-streaming reveal last night that featured 80s rock band Duran Duran headlining the multi-city event, opening with ‘View to a Kill.’ The fourth-generation Miata is wider, lower and much more dramatically styled (think smaller scale F-Type Jaguar here) and will feature Mazda’s Skyactiv powertrain technology.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata/Images courtesy Mazda

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata/Images courtesy Mazda

The debut MX-5 rolled out on stage in right-hand drive version in Monterey, California with designer Derek Jenkins providing a quick walkaround of the 2016 model before turning the event over to Duran Duran.

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Jenkins described the new Miata as staying true to its iconic roots that made it the best-selling roadster while updating its looks and content. The hood is lower, the cockpit is pulled rearward slightly, the A-pillars and mirrors are blacked out and the hind quarters pull back in tapered fashion.

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Little other information was revealed at the launch aside from Mazda touting the new car some 100 kilograms lighter than the vehicle it replaces. The debut model featured the soft top roof folded back into its traditional location but no word on continuation of Power Retractable Hardtop Roof nor any answer to the rumors of a coupe edition.

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Images of the interior appear to show a nav display atop the center stack and other minor updates.

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Alas, no word on availability or pricing other than arriving next year as a MY2016.

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Watch the Mazda MX-5 Miata debut here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ze5GPxABcMs

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David Goodspeed
David was editor of AutoworldToday at Today Newspapers in the Dallas suburbs until its closing in 2009. He was also webmaster and photographer/videographer. He got started doing photography for the newspaper while working as a firefighter/paramedic in one of his towns, and began working for the newspaper group full-time in 1992. David entered automotive journalism in 1998 and became AutoworldToday editor in 2002. On the average, he drives some 100 new vehicles each year. He enjoys the great outdoors and as an avid fly fisherman, as is his spouse Tish. He especially enjoys nature photography and is inspired by the works of Ansel Adams.

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1 Comment on "2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Global Debut Is a ‘View to a Kill’"

  1. Douglas Moran | September 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm |

    Lovely redesign. Mazda has really done a job with their Miata throughout its production history. Quite impressive. Bet it’s a blast to drive.

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