Following a number of leaks of images and details, Mazda has finally released official information for its facelifted MX-5 (Miata) range which makes its world debut at this week’s Paris Motor Show. For the latest update, both the exterior and interior has been given a revamp, as has the car’s engine lineup, which now has a 500rpm higher rev limit.
The 2010 model lineup can be distinguished by a new front-end design, revised side sills, and a new rear bumper. The character hump in the hood remains, as does the fender flares that give the barest of nods to the RX8’s design. A tweaked mesh grille is also more reminiscent of the Mazdaspeed3 (MPS) than previous designs, as is the new lower intake. Inside, the car's design is very much like the current model's with only minor stylistic updates such as the dark silver trim, new instrument panel, and new Recaro seats on select models.
The car is also available with newly designed 16in and 17in aluminum wheels. The 16in wheels have five sets of twin spokes, while the 17in wheels have 10 twisted spokes. New exterior color options include Aluminum, Metropolitan Grey and Sunflower Yellow.
Changes to the car’s powerplant range include the introduction of a forged crankshaft, fully floating pistons and newly designed valve springs. The rev limit for the 2.0L manual model now registers at 7,500rpm, with peak output of 160hp (118kW) 188Nm coming at 7,000rpm. The six-speed manual gearbox has also been upgraded with new carbon-coated synchronizer for improved shift-feel.
A lower front roll centre and retuned suspension make the car’s response to steering inputs more linear and enable the driver to precisely trace desired lines. A key refinement was made to the front suspension knuckles. The ball joints’ vertical pivot position was changed to reduce the height of the front roll centre by 26mm. This decreased fluctuations in the vertical loading on the outer wheel during cornering manoeuvres.
The new range will go on sale in Europe in the first half of next year and is expected to arrive in North America shortly after for the 2010 model year.
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With the raised rev limit I would have hoped they would have squeeked out a few more ponies. I do like the new front and rear bumpers though. Mike
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1. First off, you drive a Fit....you opinion on anything car related now does not count.
Seems more cohesive than the pre-facelift model. Plus it pulls in some of Mazda's current design cues (the foglight surround is Mazda6-ish, for instance).
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Now interested in: BMW X5 35d, Subaru Forester, used Subaru Legacy GT un-limited wagon, VW GTI-R 4-dr 6MT.
Looks good, but it seems as if the GM trend (leaked Volt pix) of posing execs has moved on to Mazda.
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I like the new tail lights a lot more. The ones on the current model always bothered me. New front end may grow on me but I'm not that excited about it.
It looks great, I think. A few things that we haven't seen yet that I'm interested in: -the 16" wheel option, and the Alcantara Recaros that are supposed to be offered.
And I know my offspring will have the same genes. So they're going to get an underpowered car similar to my Protege. Said car will have the best street brake pads, a staggered wide wheel setup (8" up front, ten in the back), and will have a very restrictive intake and exhaust. And a picture of me on the dash, with a furrowed brow.
Something about that pose makes me think of SRT6 guy.
Nah, he's more stonefaced than SRT-6 guy.
Who is that anyways? A lead engineer from Mazda?
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I dunno who he is, but he looks like he really wishes he could be wearing a tie right now. The gaijin photographer said he'd look more sporty without it.
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Note: Have they even seen a Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky? THey are aware the bar has been raised re: styling in this segment? Or is this their attempt at a reply?
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Yes Martha, you can get your new 2010 Toyota 4Runner with a 4-cylinder. As long as it's 2WD. And as long as it's with an old 4-speed automatic.
It's like the Car Lounge version of the Holy Trinity-the hatchback, the diesel, and the holy clutch pedal.
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