Mazda says the Miata will eventually go electric. The next-generation MX-5 is still expected to use a gas engine. Mazda is currently prioritizing weight reduction over full electrification. There are dozens of questions about the future of the beloved Mazda MX-5 Miata. Will it have a gas engine? Will it retain its manual transmission? Perhaps
The next generation Miata will use a larger engine. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre unit is part of the new Skyactiv-Z engine family. A Mazda executive suggests that this will be the last MX-5 with a combustion engine. We’ve written extensively about the next Miata, even though the overhauled roadster isn’t coming in the near future.
In Japan the Miata gets quieter tires and a larger silencer. Without these changes, Mazda’s sports car would have failed upcoming exterior noise regulations. Japan’s MX-5 gets a new Pure Sport special edition with changes inside and out. Mazda has made it clear that work on the new Miata is well underway. This is no