Mazda MX-5 Facelift Photos Leaked

set to be Unveiled in Paris
by Clinton Deacon
September 4, 2008 11:50 AM
Filed Under: Japanese, Mazda, Paris Motor Show

Just a few weeks ago initial designs surfaced from the EU Trademark Office which revealed details on the facelifted MX-5, however these pictures required a little imagination to fully envision what the model would look like, but not any more.  Mazda has just released this official image showing the facelifted MX-5 in full frontal nudity.

Mazda hasn't given any information yet, but it appears exterior changes are kept to a minimum with only the front bumper sporting the only notable modifications with a remodelled grille and larger redesigned air intakes on either side. Moderate changes under the hood are also expected to help the Mazda MX-5 continue its strong position it already holds in its segment

Source: Mazda
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Comments

What is it with new cars these days? more & more metal is being replaced with plastic parts. That front bumper is huge.

by Davethepetrolhead | September 4, 2008 12:40 PM
yeahh i totally agree with you... and that huge bumper is kind ugly to...

by BabyMilo | September 4, 2008 12:43 PM
i wonder why stupid

by carcrazy1234 | September 5, 2008 3:40 AM
seriously though i know what u mean... just you should really KNOW why they're doing that lol

by carcrazy1234 | September 5, 2008 3:41 AM
It's all due to the tightening regulations on pedestrian safety.

I prefer this to the current model, nice change!

by BritBoy | September 4, 2008 12:51 PM
Nooo its nothing to do with safety , ist all about Cost and reducing your outlays , if it costs £50 to make and engineer a bumber out of sheet metal , then it is cheaper to make one mould and make a thousand bumpers out of plastic for the same price .

The only cars these days that have metal bumpers are landrovers .

by Bada_Bing | September 4, 2008 12:57 PM
I like the subtle updates.

by The_woo_factor | September 4, 2008 1:12 PM
this car is smiling. It need more agressive looks.

by mechamynd | September 4, 2008 1:34 PM
I don't mind the new MX-5, however they have never really pushed the envelope as far as power goes. I'd like to see a hypo 2.0L or 2.3L turbo motor. Mazda MX-5 MPS!!

by atleast500hp | September 4, 2008 3:27 PM
Wow, this one one hell of a facelift! Looks pretty aggresive, just like the RX8. I like these peformance Mazdas.

by Tuner_mad | September 4, 2008 6:30 PM
Love it...

by Car_nut | September 4, 2008 9:52 PM
To be known as the MIATA again in 2010 (USA Only)

by Ash | September 5, 2008 1:03 AM
Sorry make that 2009

by Ash | September 5, 2008 1:04 AM
I like the non facelift version....looks more unique

by kevoluetion | September 5, 2008 2:48 AM
I like this new version. The current model looks a bit lame since they eliminated the flip-up headlights. This is more in line with the styling on the rest of the Mazda lineup.

by flyerbry | September 5, 2008 4:29 AM
it's smiling :D

by EJ255 | September 5, 2008 1:18 PM
I like it. HOWEVER I WISH MAZDA WOULD JUST GIVE IT MORE POWER LIKE 240HP or just give it the turbocharged 2.3L engine out of the Mazdaspeed3 and let it loose on the S2000.

by DeRay | September 6, 2008 6:57 PM
I like it too, but with more power, comes more cost. I don't think it needs S2000 power, but a maybe 200HP. would be nice.

by sukispeed | September 6, 2008 7:46 PM
What a car. Nice cruising two seats convertible. However, not as nice as Honda S2000.

by American-Rules | September 7, 2008 6:12 AM

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