Mazda's secret new roadster revealed

This is Mazda’s version of a downsized, credit-crunch friendly MX-5, the MX-2.

Our illustration shows what the MX-2 is likely to look like. You can see that the Furai concept will have a strong influence in the design, while a hint of Ferrari California is also present in the headlamps.

Because the MX-2 is smaller than the MX-5 it will come equipped with smaller engines. Small capacity petrol engines ranging from 0.7 to 1.6-litres will get the MX-2 moving, while a range-topping 1.6-litre turbo pushing out an expected 160bhp. Combine that with low weight, and the MX-2 will embarrass more expensive machines with ease.

The Mini Speedster and Nissan Urge may be at design and concept stage now, but they’ll be keeping the dinky Mazda on its toes.


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Joe_Limon - 7/1/2009 11:10:40 AM

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I want! But being 6' 1" I don't think I will fit :(

_43LE - 7/1/2009 11:38:04 AM

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V.cool

fatandsassy - 7/1/2009 12:20:40 PM

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How can you get smaller than the MX-5. Good Grief dont hit anything in it or you will DIE!

ChevyFan100 - 7/1/2009 1:07:21 PM

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Looks good!

dlin - 7/1/2009 3:57:01 PM

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The only explanation is that they'll upsize and put a more powerful engine in MX-5.

theoptimisticpessimist - 7/1/2009 5:55:22 PM

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Downsized?

wins555 - 7/1/2009 11:01:58 PM

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They downsized mx5 a bit to bring their selling price of a roadster down so the mx5 when it is redesigned or upgraded, can push its price up. Something like MX2=slk and MX5=sl. This comparison is to give a perspective of the sizes only and is not a direct comparison between Mazda and MB(I had to say it).

topneuro - 7/2/2009 12:23:14 AM

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MG Midget 50th anniversary celebration from Japan excellent.

deysc - 7/3/2009 1:49:59 AM

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I wondered when this day would come. Finally the design languages of BMW and Mazda have began to look similar. Sucks because Mazda's head of design was doing so well straying away from his classmates flame surfacing up until now. Well that is if this render is accurate. Props, It looks awesome.