2016 Mazda MX-5 Prototype Spied in Japan
This might be the best look yet of the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.
A video has surfaced on YouTube of a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata prototype testing on the streets of Japan heavily camouflaged. What it does reveal is that the next-generation MX-5 will mostly retain the curvy shape we’ve all known on the Miata over the past couple of decades with pronounced wheel arches.
SEE ALSO: 2016 Mazda MX-5 to Debut September 3rd at Laguna Seca
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 will make its debut this September at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and earlier this year, the Japanese automaker revealed its Skyactiv chassis that will help the new MX-5 weigh at least 220 lbs less than the current model.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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