Mazda unveils a smaller, lighter Miata that still delivers thrills - Los Angeles Times
Mazda, betting that the economy has recovered and Americans are ready to buy cars just for the fun of it, has unveiled its new Miata. Mazda's fourth-generation Miata, the first new MX-5 since 2006, is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, and delivers better fuel economy. "This is a halo car for Mazda," said Dan Edmunds, director of vehicle testing for the online auto shopping site Edmunds. The 2016 MX-5 — like earlier Miatas, a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive convertible — weighs 2,332 pounds, boasts a 2. 0-liter, four-cylinder engine that makes 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque, enough to propel it from zero to 60 miles... Mazda boasts it is the fastest Miata ever built. Priced at about $24,000 for the entry-level Sport edition and just over $30,000 for a loaded GT model, the new Miatas are expected to appeal to an older, male consumer. The 2016 model is almost 200 pounds lighter than the 2015 car, Mazda says, and allowing for inflation is "more affordable" than the 1990 original. It promises 36 miles per gallon on the highway and 27 miles per gallon in the city. business newsletter >>. Mazda research indicates the average Miata buyer. Source: www.latimes.com
