Motor Trend: 2016 Miata vs 2015 BRZ

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by swarb

It looks good in pictures. Then you see it in person and realize you aren't two feet tall and the top is always down. Because it doesn't look as good otherwise.

That hood line and the tall fenders kill it for me.

Saw a charcoal gray one yesterday. It's kinda fugly in person. I hope Fiat does better with the nose and rear.

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by Futaba

Just me of course but I think the new Miata looks awful.

It's definitely not just you.

[abraxis]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Saw a charcoal gray one yesterday. It's kinda fugly in person. I hope Fiat does better with the nose and rear.

That's actually what I'm waiting for too. 124 with retractable hardtop. Maybe an Abarth version. We'll see. 86 ain't going anywhere though. Only the Supra would be a suitable replacement, not a Miata platform.

[Turkish]

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[paiceyfan]

Did anyone see that the new Scion iA sedan is based on the Mazda 2?

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by paiceyfan

Did anyone see that the new Scion iA sedan is based on the Mazda 2?

Autoblog.com drove it. They seemed to like just about everything about it except for:
1. The front grille (they call it a gaping maw)
2. The lack of power (but they recognize this is no sports sedan)

Other than that what they loved were:
1. The price. They thought it to be a great bargain @ $16k
2. It's super lightweight @ 2300 lbs.
3. They loved the shifter
4. The cargo space
5. The mileage (42 MPG)

Personally I don't think the nose is all THAT bad. Especially in a darker color. With some suspension work and tuning, the car could be a fun little sporty sedan. Of course, there are better bargains to be had used, but if you need a new cheap car. This one ain't half bad.

Link
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/29/2...-drive-review/

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by paiceyfan

Did anyone see that the new Scion iA sedan is based on the Mazda 2?

just buy a mazda 2 though. they are like 12k. thats how much mine cost

[Entroper]

Originally Posted by fatoni

just buy a mazda 2 though. they are like 12k. thats how much mine cost

Unfortunately, there is no more Mazda2 in the US. I was kinda looking forward to seeing it get the Skyactiv engine.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Entroper

Unfortunately, there is no more Mazda2 in the US. I was kinda looking forward to seeing it get the Skyactiv engine.

really? i guess thats why there were only 12k. that car is an absolute riot for what it is.

[strat61caster]

The more I see pictures the more I wish they had not tried to make 'aggressive' headlights. If they had just made them a bit bigger and rounder and doe-eyed... Like they wanted to and then last minute nope, just look at the downturn of the hood as it approaches either side, that all should have been filled up with headlight.

[Poodles]

Originally Posted by Futaba

Just me of course but I think the new Miata looks awful.

Damn, he beat me to it VV

Originally Posted by strat61caster

The more I see pictures the more I wish they had not tried to make 'aggressive' headlights. If they had just made them a bit bigger and rounder and doe-eyed... Like they wanted to and then last minute nope, just look at the downturn of the hood as it approaches either side, that all should have been filled up with headlight.

YES! It looks squinty eyed and weird because of it. Reminds me of a kit car where they throw a projector in and throw a piece of clear plastic over it cause headlights are expensive... If I had photoshop installed I'd scale them up a bit to see what they look like a bit bigger, but I bet it would look much better.

[sprintertrueno86]

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-n...rt-is-orgasmic



Gettin an itch for the white ND

[mightaswell]

Originally Posted by Poodles

Damn, he beat me to it VV

YES! It looks squinty eyed and weird because of it.

Miatas are supposed to look like hyperactive adorable puppies!

This one looks like a cat you just sprayed with a water bottle.

[JS + BRZ]

Damn man!