what the hell is mazda thinking??

[Stealth5]

its making me sad, they change the p5 to the 3, the rx-8 looks pretty good, but this is too much http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2351

they "6"-ified the miata too...theyre takin it too far with the rx-8/mazda6 looks

[mooS mooS]

it looks like a really Happy S2000 with too many "Eyes"

[alexlitov]

wtf is this? http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2334

[2K3 MSP]

I think that Miata/MX-5 looks PIMP!! That P.O.S Chrylser-thing is horrible looking...all 3 of them.

[seatown.P5]

Originally posted by alexlitov
wtf is this? http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2334

ah yes, the heavily disguised SMART cars. those pics have been in a few mags too. i heart those things, super small and relatively efficient. stick a fuel cell in one and they'd have my money.

[Natey]

I agree, Stealth.
WTF are they thinking? As a Miata owner, I know that the LAST thing I was looking for when I bought it was "more cargo area in the trunk" and a V6...isn't that how a bottom-of-the-line convertible Mustang is equipped? The Miata is a modern-day Healey/MG/Alfa Romeo/etc., it's a lightweight, little roadster.
Mazda is making a mistake if they replace the current MX-5 with that.


I like the idea of a rotary engine in one, though! ;)

[CruzinAltitude]

All I can say is either Mazda is very smart or very stupid, can the america public handle an entire line up of Mazda 6 variants?!

[fkmp5]

Originally posted by seatown.P5


ah yes, the heavily disguised SMART cars. those pics have been in a few mags too. i heart those things, super small and relatively efficient. stick a fuel cell in one and they'd have my money.

those SMART cars have been around for years, just not here in the states.. check out www.smart.com to see them without the disguises :)

[wongpres]

Originally posted by Stealth5
its making me sad, they change the p5 to the 3, the rx-8 looks pretty good, but this is too much http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2351

they "6"-ified the miata too...theyre takin it too far with the rx-8/mazda6 looks

It's a photoshop based off a picture of the MPS Mazda6 (I can even get the original picture).

The next Miata (which is in development), looks nothing like that.

[Stealth5]

the only thing i welcome is a little more room in the cabin so maybe i cold drive one one day...im 6'3"-6'4"

[Natey]

I'm 6' 2" and I fit in there OK. Not exactly stretching out, but it's alright...We drive the Miata up to the City all the time(1-1/2 hours), and it's not too bad.
lol, The fun-to-drive factor outweighs the lack of comfort.(drive)

[AVERAGE]

Originally posted by alexlitov
wtf is this? http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2334 okay, if dodge keeps releasing models like that, they will never get out of debt. i mean:wtf:

[Fëakhelek]

Originally posted by alexlitov
wtf is this? http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2334

Just what I've always wanted. Driving around in a Swatch. :rolleyes:

[Togan]

ahh i didnt like the 2006 miata i gotta be honest..

[Togan]

Originally posted by alexlitov
wtf is this? http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2334

wtf is that? is it a pick-up truck? noo..is it a car? nooo its something useless! :D

[kc5zom]

Originally posted by eggynatey
I'm 6' 2" and I fit in there OK. Not exactly stretching out, but it's alright...We drive the Miata up to the City all the time(1-1/2 hours), and it's not too bad.
lol, The fun-to-drive factor outweighs the lack of comfort.(drive)

I'm 6'1" and the current model irritates me with the edge of the windshield being right in my line of sight. Still, it would be a mistake to move that car to anything larger. It would not be nearly as fun or cool as the bargain it is now.

[pdhaudio83]

EEW! i dont like it- looks too big!

[MisterT]

Originally posted by Stealth5
its making me sad, they change the p5 to the 3, the rx-8 looks pretty good, but this is too much http://info.detnews.com/autosinsider/sneakpeek/index.cfm?id=2351

they "6"-ified the miata too...theyre takin it too far with the rx-8/mazda6 looks

I agree. I don't car for the look. I hope Mazda won't turn out like Dodge and make every car, van, and truck look just alike in the front :rolleyes: That is a big con for dodge. Their grills look the same, butt ugly! :bs: I like the full size truck, the Dakota needs to be redesigned as does the Durango, but their cars and minivans have the same front ends. They are cutting costs I assume.

MisterT

[ChrisJ]

Calm down, it's not real.

It's a photoshop done by some enthusiasts of what it MAY look like. That was up on Miata.net months ago.

[charles]

Originally posted by wongpres
It's a photoshop based off a picture of the MPS Mazda6 (I can even get the original picture).

The next Miata (which is in development), looks nothing like that.

Yes, just to make it clear, since people missed it... (thanks Chris, too)


THAT PICTURE IS A FAKE PHOTOSHOP, IT IS NOT THE 2006 MIATA.

That is all.

[Imissmy3rdgen7]

Sources tell us the standard engine will be a 1.8-liter VVT four, with a possible rotary engine offered as an option.

THAT WOULD BE BADAZZZZZ!!

[NRRfrogmanP5]

i like the front of the new miata i also like the 6' headlights go figure

[glyph]

i wouldn't be too surprised if mazda did something like that, as they are clearly making their brand identity stronger and more distinctive.

[Keith@FP]

Instead of looking at a long-discredited hack photoshop job, check out the Ibuki that's currently on show at the Tokyo show.

http://www.miata.net/news/editions.html#ibuki

It is not the 2006 Miata, and the hybrid drivetrain will NOT make production. But it's a hell of a lot closer than the silver car.

Expect the 1.8 VVT to die. It's an old engine. Do not expect a rotary in the Miata.

Keith