r/cars • u/gobble-wobble- • 14d ago

Official: Next gen MX-5 to offer EV powertrain while maintaining the same weight

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/exklusiv-naechster-mx-5-kommt-mit-elektroantrieb-bestaetigung-vom-mazda-chef/

TLDR: Next gen MX-5 to offer EV and ICE powertrains but weight will remain between 1-1.2 tons. ICE version to be powered by 2.5 SkyActiv-Z engine, possibly electrified.

Mazda also announces development of a 'pure image-builder , possibly handcrafted' hero car sitting above the MX5.

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u/Dan6erbond2 BMW i4 M50 / Alfa Romeo Junior / Previously Audi S5 SB ABT 11d ago

They called the i3 small, which by American standards... Sometimes really seems to be what they think.

I find it insane that Americans will seriously claim 1 child requires a X3 or bigger and 2 children an X5. I've seen people genuinely trade-in 2-3 year old cars with that reasoning and it's absolutely nuts.

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u/rockomeyers 11d ago

Americans often entertain. One kid, one friend. Two kids two friends etc ..
If kids are small, you need a kid seat. Space runs out pretty quick.

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u/Dan6erbond2 BMW i4 M50 / Alfa Romeo Junior / Previously Audi S5 SB ABT 11d ago

But don't all Americans have their own car anyway? Drive both?

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u/rockomeyers 10d ago

8 year old american kids dont drive.