Mazda MX-5 (ND)

Main article: Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5 (ND)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Model codeND
Also called
  • Mazda Roadster (Japan)
  • Mazda MX-5 Miata (North America)
ProductionMarch 2015–present
Model years2016–present (North America)
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
DesignerMasashi Nakayama (2012)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformSkyactiv-R[2][better source needed]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) (1.5 L)
  • 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) (2.0 L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)[4]
Length3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Width1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Curb weight
  • Manual: 1,058 kg (2,332 lb)
  • Automatic: 1,080 kg (2,381 lb)[5]
  • 1.5 Skyactiv: 961 kg (2,119 lb) [6]
Chronology
PredecessorMazda MX-5 (NC)

The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, model code ND, is the current generation of the Mazda MX-5 roadster. The car has been manufactured in Mazda's Hiroshima plant since March 4, 2015.[7]

Mazda officially unveiled the car on September 3, 2014, in the United States and Spain, and on September 4, 2014, in Japan.[8][9] It was presented at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October that year, and at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The vehicle was released in the third quarter of 2015. In the US, the list price of the MX-5 was between $24,915 and $30,065.[10] On March 24, 2016, the MX-5 was awarded World Car of the Year (WCOTY) and the World Car Design of the Year at the New York International Auto Show, being the second Mazda to win WCOTY following the Mazda2 in 2008.[11]

  1. ^ "How Mazda Made Sure the ND Miata Was Practically Perfect". Motor Trend. 2017-08-25. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  2. ^ https://downloads.regulations.gov/EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0283-0453/attachment_14.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ Potts, Greg (2021-01-26). "The Hurtan Grand Albaycín is a wacky rebodied MX-5". Top Gear. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  4. ^ "Mazda MX-5 Miata Features And Specs". Car and Driver. US. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  5. ^ "2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Spec Sheet". Mazda USA. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ "2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Spec Sheet". UltimateSpecs. 2020-04-05. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  7. ^ Ernst, Kurt (2015-03-06). "Mazda begins production of next-generation MX-5". Hemmings Daily. Hemmings Motor News. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  8. ^ "Mazda Unveils All-new Mazda MX-5" (Press release). Mazda. 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  9. ^ Ewing, Steven J. (2014-09-03). "2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has arrived". Autoblog. Retrieved 2014-09-06.
  10. ^ Hyde, Justin (2015-06-01). "2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: First Drive". Yahoo! Autos. Yahoo!. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  11. ^ "Mazda MX-5 Wins World Car of the Year 2016". T W White & Sons Blog. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2016-07-15.