The new Mazda MX-5 is coming soon, and it won't be fully electric
Published on Dec 07, 2022 at 4:25 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 07, 2022 at 4:25 PM (UTC+4)
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Alessandro Renesis
The new Mazda MX-5 is almost here.
And there’s more good news because it’s almost certainly going to be a hybrid, not an EV.
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The Mazda MX-5 is an icon, and it is also the best-selling convertible in the world.
There have been four generations of the MX-5 and Mazda is currently working on the fifth-gen model.
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The details are being kept under wraps for now so we don’t know exactly what sort of powertrain it will use.
Then again the MX-5 is a lightweight sports car and therefore doesn’t need a big engine.
This means that Mazda might be able to give it hybrid power, combining a small, high-performance gas engine with an electric motor.
The 2.0-liter engine in the current-gen Mazda MX-5 delivers over 180 hp, giving the car a 0-60 time of just 6.5 seconds.
Mazda could replace this engine with a smaller one and extract perhaps 200+ hp with the addition of an electric unit.
This would give the car great performance figures, while also reducing emissions to comply with emission regulations.
Mazda director Yasuhiro Aoyama said “there will be some kind of electrification”.
However, he also added the company “will not betray our fans’ expectations.”
The all-new, fifth-generation Mazda MX-5 is expected to arrive in 2026.
About the Mazda MX-5
First launched in in 1989, the MX-5 (also known as ‘Miata’) is the best-selling convertible in history with more than 1.1 million units delivered as of January 2022.
Loosely inspired by the Lotus Elan, the MX-5 has always relied on agility rather than sheer power to deliver fun and performance.
The fourth and current generation MX-5 was unveiled in 2014.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
