2012 Mazda MX5 redesign of this Affordable Sport Car

The new MX5 Miata will come to the world in 2012 and will use MazdaUSA’s outgoing Nagare design language, as autocar reports. The only downfall is no navigation available on the MX5 Miata.

The Nagare design language is inspired by nature’s flowing elements and is used on the new 2012 Mazda MX5 in order to make the most out of it - and inspire the affordable sports cars nation - the only series vehicle to have received it is the newly designed 2012 Mazda Mazda5, a vehicle that showcases the design language but has a different buying segment to satisfy.

The Nagare design language is inspired by nature’s flowing elements will not be featured on any more of the new Mazda concepts. It will be replaced by a new design direction this fall to continue Mazda USA's direction to break new ground stay on the edge of excitement.

The technical side of Mazda USA has considered that the new Mazda MX5 model is starting to drift away from the original vehicle’s philosophy. The Japanese automotive maker has chosen to set a weight target of 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) for the new MX5 Miata. This would allow the model to offer pure driving pleasure (Zoom-Zoom experience) and also keep the fuel economy high and the CO2 emissions low.

MazdaUSA's engineers are still weighing the best fit for this affordable sports cars power plant that will be found under the hood of the next generation of the roadster. The newest engine design from MazdaUSA is the leading guess which includes two Sky-G petrol units (the Sky-G engines are specifically built for increased efficiency). The main considerations are the 1.6 liter and the 1.8 liter engine. The engines will come with the 6 speed manual transmission standard for the new 2012 Mazda MX5 Miata.

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No to body change
I have been looking at th Miata mx5 for three years now, and it will be my next car.
But it will not be the new design, I like the 2011 design and horsepower....

Opus - 2012 Mazda MX5 hopefully will look like...
On my second Miata, a 2008 Mazda MX5 Miata Grand Touring convertible, I hope the new 2012 Mazda MX5 will be the one based on the Shinari concept photo ...

Taller sixth gear please! Not rated yet
Still love my third Miata ('07 PHT,) but really--30,000+ revs @ 70 mph?
I miss the spare tire and regular gas too...

Need more spy pics Not rated yet
I hope Mazda maintains their mission to build a light weight enthusiast car. Just the basics....no Nav, VSS, or other crap that adds weight and takes ...

Shinari concept is choice Not rated yet
Had a first generation Miata and loved it. Currently have a 99 BMW M Roadster, but still hold the Miata in high regards and still check on its evolution ...

Architectural Designer Not rated yet
I have a Red 1991 Mazda Miata, and it is the only car that I've ever had which I felt connected to the road. I enjoy it's nimbleness road hugging abilities ...

Love the Miatas Not rated yet
I own a 1990 Mazda Miata with over 200,000 clicks on it I have been thinking about buying a new one I have seen pictures of the 2012 Miata MX5 if the ...

20 years of fun Not rated yet
I have owned a '91 since new. I would like to see the size and weight of the "A" updated with a Turbo 1.3 or 1.5 with a tall 6th gear good for 50 mpg....

Shinari Not rated yet
Build it and it will sell, it will also break all sales records with many new and old buyers.

Like it....like it a lot. Not rated yet
Looks clean and classy.

Mike Tucker on new Miata design vs Lotus vs Austin Healy Not rated yet
Always loved and owned roadsters...and would have already purchased a Miata MX-5 in the past but it was always too damn small...outside and inside. I know ...

Shinari Not rated yet
I have 165,000 on my 3rd Miata and when I saw the Shinari concept car I knew I would buy it. I've had more than 400,000 miles of Miata driving fun and ...

Wanting 2012 Miata Turbo-Diesel vs VW Golf TDI Not rated yet
Have owned a 2006 Miata and recently traded it for a VW Golf TDI. I would love to have a Miata with a 50 mpg turbo-diesel as well as the convertible hardtop....

They're all ugly! What is Japan thinking? Not rated yet
The 2012 Miata photos would make the roadster look like every other car on the road! We don't want that! We want the Miata to remain distinguished! The ...

Steve hoping for more size in the redesign MX5 Miata Not rated yet
The Mazda MX5 Shinari looks awesome, I hope it looks just like this in the picture! My biggest complaint is to make the belt-line higher. I'm 6'4 and ...

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