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Mazda MX-2 Revealed

Mazda's secret new roadster revealed

Text: Alex Goy / Photos: Automedia

30th June 2009

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.

An insider has hinted that the MX-2 will be upon us as soon as 2012, so we can expect to see a concept reflecting the ‘downsized roadster’ very soon. 

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7 Comments

Great idea!

The MX-2 is a return to roots of the Miata's success. I have a 91 Miata and it is quite possibly the very best car ever designed! OK, I'm biased.

Still the 1.6 normally asperated engine has plenty of power to enjoy the twisties. A blown 1.6 will get you to your destination sooner, but what's the rush?

Bravo to Mazda! Please keep the weight down below 2,100lbs...and could you just wipe that big, foolish grin off the car's face? That's for the drivers!

By red91 on 5 October, 2009, 3:19am

Front lights look a bit like the Toyota FT86

By hugo_b on 29 January, 2010, 10:23pm

3Deuce27

Smaller then and MX-5? Come on now.

I have owned one for many years and cannot see the point of a smaller version or even how that could reasonably be achieved.

Like the looks of the MX-2 as shown.

By 3Deuce27 on 16 February, 2010, 6:50am

It looks like they've removed the space behind the seats, the shelf where the top would go when lowered. I think it looks fantastic. I've got 1990 Miata that's getting a bit long in the tooth. Arizona's hot, dry climate has burned a lot of the clear coat off the paint and ruined the backs of the headrests where they are exposed to the sun through the window.

By thewizardofaz on 27 May, 2010, 5:52pm

It looks like they've removed the space behind the seats, the shelf where the top would go when lowered. I think it looks fantastic. I've got 1990 Miata that's getting a bit long in the tooth. Arizona's hot, dry climate has burned a lot of the clear coat off the paint and ruined the backs of the headrests where they are exposed to the sun through the window.

By thewizardofaz on 27 May, 2010, 5:56pm

NICE MAKE IT NOW .

NICE MAKE IT NOW & MAKE IT CHEAP & REAR WHEELDRIVE.

By BEREAL on 7 December, 2010, 2:02am

Whats happening with this car...

It's October 2011, two and half years on from when this article was written, and we've heard nothing since about this new 2-seater from Mazda... is it ever going to see the light of day?

By max_b on 25 October, 2011, 1:32pm

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