Stud or Dud? 2009 Mazda Miata MX5 Images Leak Out

While details are sparse at this time on Mazda's new Miata MX5, the high res pictures have already leaked out ahead of official announcements.

With a fresher front and rear, and rumored more powerful powertrains in the works the MX5 appears more than ready to define the segment. But its it enough to keep it on top?

Take a look at the gallery and tell us if the new MX5 is a stud or a dud?

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dlin - 9/29/2008 4:16:12 PM

+4 Boost

Don't really feel it's right move. Guess it's Dud.

Give me FI.

dlin - 9/29/2008 4:18:01 PM

+3 Boost

or a HONDA F20C engine.

Star - 9/29/2008 4:21:09 PM

+1 Boost

I think it looks good but calling a Miata a STUD would be too much. So let's just say is neither a STUD nor a DUD, just a decent looking econo roadster.

IhavearedS2000 - 9/29/2008 6:02:19 PM

0 Boost

I agree - as always the Miata - an excellent car is not a dud or a stud, rather it's very cute. That can be a good or bad thing depending on your viewpoint. Regardless, I'm sure it will be an excellent ride.

Gadget - 2/12/2009 10:56:51 PM

+1 Boost

try taking the little car out for a spin it might suprise you,caution very addictive

Type707 - 9/29/2008 4:22:48 PM

+3 Boost

It beginning to look like the Hondas S2000. Nice re-design though.

mini22 - 9/29/2008 4:56:23 PM

0 Boost

A conservative but decent redo although it needs to sit a bit lower on the wheels to look more effective.

Htay7500 - 9/29/2008 5:00:15 PM

+3 Boost

Stud. I like the front bumper a lot more now.

dimitri_010 - 9/29/2008 5:05:21 PM

+4 Boost

where is the new one? ;)

Corsis - 9/29/2008 5:07:04 PM

+1 Boost

Stud. Front makes it look more aggressive.

HSCenterconsole - 9/29/2008 5:36:17 PM

+2 Boost

Dud: still too cutesy and feminine.

M35MT - 9/30/2008 7:51:15 AM

+1 Boost

YES

t_bone - 9/29/2008 8:20:43 PM

+2 Boost

Been going downhill since gen 2. This one still looks like it has bad aftermarket panels. How about some simulated rivets to complete the "style"?

Audiphile - 9/29/2008 10:49:54 PM

+1 Boost

This car could be a mid-life crisis car for dentists - Open wide!!

LOL

LACMAN - 9/29/2008 11:40:23 PM

+3 Boost

...My thoughts exactly... (Btw, does anyone else find it strange to still see key holes on the trunk of a new car?)

lambo98 - 9/30/2008 12:21:57 AM

+3 Boost

there sports cars looks wierd dud

ktu01 - 9/30/2008 1:50:42 AM

+1 Boost

Not sure I'm a big fan of the new headlights/grille and taillights. I thought the pre-tweak version had a more wholistic and harmonious overall design. But, I'm sure it's just as fun to drive, if not better :)

Rupert - 9/30/2008 5:57:27 AM

+1 Boost

Quite S2000-ey. I like it, but I wouldn't have one.

M35MT - 9/30/2008 7:52:33 AM

+1 Boost

The car I'd like my girlfriend to own and secretly would love to drive...it rides like a go-cart (in a very good way)

gooch - 9/30/2008 9:49:08 AM

+1 Boost

Mazda Miata MX5 S2000 edition.

livinnati - 9/30/2008 12:14:19 PM

0 Boost

Its a Miata....can't be a dud...and still looks good

Bmw8ter - 9/30/2008 1:44:02 PM

+2 Boost

Until you've owned a Miata, you can never truly appreciate why it's NOT ok to own one; as a guy. My first car(not by choice) was a 1992 Miata - "flaming" red. I can't count on 4 hands how many times I got called some kind of name while stopped at a light, at a busy intersection; top down. It was always seemed to be the same 6 letter "f" word.

vman1013 - 10/1/2008 1:37:49 PM

+1 Boost

Its a nice, affordable roadster that I envision a first year nurse living in Florida or SoCal to buy. Nothing more, nothing less.

vman1013 - 10/1/2008 1:46:48 PM

+1 Boost

and my apologies for any male nurses out there.

outdoorsman - 10/1/2008 2:55:16 PM

+1 Boost

DUD! Are they ever going to actualy update it to the 21st century? Its about as exciting as a turnup.

Godgore - 10/2/2008 5:45:15 PM

+1 Boost

[img]http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Agent009/2009-Mazda-MX5/2009%20Mazda%20MX5-0010.jpg[/img]

It looks like it's smiling at me. I guess that's a good thing. That said, it's no stud, but it's no dud either.

BTW... if you're too worried about what people might say to you simply because you own this car, you have no balls. Grow some.

ph90802 - 10/5/2008 3:11:52 PM

+1 Boost

This car will continue to be a nice alternative for West Hollywood boys who don't want to drive a Sebring convertible.