2016 Mazda MX-5 wait could be "longer than Ferrari 488", says brand - CarAdvice

The waiting list for the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 could quickly become “longer than [the] Ferrari 488?, says a Mazda Australia executive. Though refusing to be drawn into a specific percentage of interests converting to sales, Mazda describes the number as “significant” if buyer uptake of similar past marketing drives is anything to go by. However, Mazda Australia’s stock allocation... Further, the total 1500-unit volume confirmed through to August next year is spread across eight different MX-5 variants, with the range offering a choice of 1. 5- or 2. 0-litre engines, manual or automatic transmissions and two grade levels in... As a percentage, Mazda projects the highest demand will be for manual-equipped GTs, both the 1. 5- and 2. 0-litre versions accounting for 20 per cent – around 300 units – apiece. As for the remainder of the range, Mazda expects auto GTs will account for 15 per cent (2. 0-litre) and 13 per cent. Source: www.caradvice.com.au