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With a history that began in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 is one of the best sold convertibles on the market. In its 21 years of history, the MX-5 saw three different generations, numerous design updates, and even more engine changes. However, the most impressive update has been announced for the fourth generation that is set to be launched in 2012.
The Mazda MX-5 will remain a rear-wheel drive compact sports coupe with exterior design inspired by the Shinari Concept unveiled earlier this year. With the new generation, Mazda will focus on reducing the total weight to less than 1,000 kilos.
At the launch of the Shinari concept, Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corp.’s design division said: "this design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements." Guess the MX-5 will be among the first to adopt Mazda’s new "Kodo - Soul of Motion" design language.
UPDATE 12/02/2011: British magazine, AutoCar, has offered new details on the next generation Mazda MX-5 set to go on sale in 2014. It seems that the current 1.8 and 2.0-liter engines will be replaced by a new turbocharged version of the 1.3-litre four cylinder SkyActiv petrol engine. It will also be built on a new rear-wheel drive SkyActiv platform, which will be known as the S-platform.
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