The Mazda Miata is one of those cars that has become an icon in the automotive space. Wide and far enthusiasts and track-day lovers across the globe use the MX-5 Miata as their vehicle of choice.
There's several good reasons for this: it's affordable, rear-wheel drive and light — relatively speaking.
Although the current-generation car has become rather expensive and has lost touch with its roots — why does it have a folding hard-top, anyone? — purists still flock to the Miata. It doesn't seem as though the all-new Miata will be going back to its grassroots days.
In the clip posted below, it's clearly making a noise that is distinctly of the forced induction persuasion.
All that said, buckle up and hang on for the ride. We'll be posting any updates that come about between now and then.
It's not an evolution; it's a revolution. On September 3rd, 2014 the all-new Mazda MX-5 Miata will be revealed. Stay tuned for more details.
#LongLiveTheRoadster
Mazda press release follows:
ALL-NEW 2016 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA CONFIRMED
- Fourth-Generation Roadster to Debut via Simultaneous Global Events on Three Continents -
IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, 25 years of storied MX-5 Miata history will turn the page to unveil the beginning of its fourth chapter as the next-generation roadster will be rumor no more during simultaneous global events in Japan, Spain and the United States. Officially confirmed as a 2016 model, the all-new MX-5 coyly made an initial debut at this year's New York International Auto Show in the form of an exposed SKYACTIV-CHASSIS. MX-5 historians eagerly scribbled notes, snapped photos and speculated on what the final product would be. On September 3, 2014 speculation will shift into revelation during an exclusive event to be held in Monterey, Calif.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.
"We're excited to make this official, to announce that the newest member of the MX-5 Miata family will be arriving soon," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "Along with our colleagues around the world, we continue to celebrate the MX-5's 25th anniversary and look forward to sharing even more news in the near future."
In addition to the global unveil of the 2016 MX-5 Miata, MNAO has partnered with the enthusiast-operated event eponymously known as Miatas at Mazda Raceway, which will be held on September 5-7. The next-generation roadster will be on display along with an array of heritage, concept and motorsports MX-5s. MNAO also will lead consumer discussion sessions covering history, motorsports, R&D and design as well as coordinate one of the largest gatherings of MX-5 Miatas in North America. Registration for the annual event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.MiatasAtMazdaRaceway.com.