Mazda MX-5 (2014)

CAR GARAGE | Mazda MX-5  (2014) | We've been hearing more Lately rumors regarding the next generation Mazda MX-5. The problem apparently lies with Their 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated inline-four with SKYACTIV technology. Engineers Were not Able to get enough horsepower from this engine in order to meet expectations.They Considered then using a variant of the current 2.0-liter inline-four, but that failed to meet fuel economy Appears numbers.It now the company has narrowed Their options down to either a 1.8-liter inline-four with SKYACTIV or even a 1.3-or 1.5-liter inline-four with forced induction.

The end goal is for the new MX-5 to Achieve around 150hp with a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy over the current model. Mazda engineers are also focusing attention on much of Their weight, with the ultimate goal of reducing the car's mass to 2.200 lbs. or less. Yes, time is short and with a model as Important as the MX-5, it's vital for Mazda to get this right.