NE Miata: Next Miata – What would you like to see?

[mparc]

What do you want to see from the next-gen MX-5 Miata NE model regarding engine/power, size/weight, & design features compared to the current/past models?

An NE Miata speculation article from MazdaMotoring mentions a possible electrified hybrid option & an updated 2.0-liter gas base engine for the purists.

NE Miata: Next-Gen Miata - What to Expect | MazdaMotoring

The NE Miata is coming. Here's what to expect from the next-gen Miata, including the rumored Miata hybrid and estimated Miata NE release date.

mazdamotoring.com

I've heard the NE Miata is getting pushed back so the ND will be around even longer? I hope that's not the case. Ready for more power and a new design since the ND has already been with us for over a decade now.

So what do you want the next MX-5 Miata to be powered by and look like?

 

[N7turbo]

I would like to see them replace the 4 with an inline 5 at 2.5L, and mate it to a transmission that doesn't whine so much. Otherwise, there's not much to improve on.

 

[djp1701]

Adding a Turbo would be a nice addition and the dragonfly doors that are being proposed for the next RX (e.g. Iconinc).

My concern is that the '25 will be the last model year of the gas engine, they really want hybrid or fully electric; I will not go there, my '25 is on order.

 

[N7turbo]

I don't think they will go all-electric on the Miata. Not yet.

 

[djp1701]

I hope not, but that is the opportunity they have mentioned for the N'E', for electric. They will probably keep the gas model as an option, but I bet they will try to fade it out. We will have to fight to keep it, I think.