ND debuts tomorrow 3rd Sep

emily_mx5 · Postby **emily_mx5** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:10 am

Interesting to note that the American release video host did not utter the word Miata at all, only mx5 and roadster.
Thats some pretty hardcore rebranding haha.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:09 am

I popped into South City Mazda this morning to pick up some parts for my 2007 Mazda 3 and took the time to check out the interiors of the new 3 and 6. The new MX5 borrows heavily from them which is probably a good thing since it will make these parts cheaper but I would have loved a "unique roadster version" instead - I always loved the 300ZX interrior which made you feel like you were in the cockpit of an aircraft when driving since the centre tunnel was quite high.

The new Mazda 6 looks great with the gaping mouth since it's a larger car so doesn't get over-powered by it and the proportions really look good.

The new Mazda 3 looks too front-heavy, its too long and the gaping mouth looks way too big.

I think that the ND's mouth looks too big in photos and expect it to look bigger in real life, especially since it's a much smaller car than the 3.

The aftermarket bumper manufacturers are probably feverishly at work right now to address this.

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:20 am

david_syd_au wrote:In Japan they are called Roadster, not MX-5.
Have a look at any MX-5 imported from Japan, and you will see the "Roadster" badge.

Ah, makes sense, thanks David

rjastra2 · Postby **rjastra2** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:51 am

Lokiel wrote:I popped into South City Mazda this morning to pick up some parts for my 2007 Mazda 3 and took the time to check out the interiors of the new 3 and 6. The new MX5 borrows heavily from them which is probably a good thing since it will make these parts cheaper but I would have loved a "unique roadster version" instead - I always loved the 300ZX interrior which made you feel like you were in the cockpit of an aircraft when driving since the centre tunnel was quite high.

New Mazda 2 dashboard

rjastra2 · Postby **rjastra2** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:53 am

emily_mx5 wrote:Interesting to note that the American release video host did not utter the word Miata at all, only mx5 and roadster.
Thats some pretty hardcore rebranding haha.

USA website - Miata still there
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/display ... leCode=J12

Roadster2 · Postby **Roadster2** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:33 pm

what the bmw z4 + a hint of aston martin from the rear/side view? Not too sure on how i feel about the headlights but overall i definitely like the look of it, certainly an improvement aesthetically from the NC.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:47 pm

rjastra2 wrote:
Lokiel wrote:I popped into South City Mazda this morning to pick up some parts for my 2007 Mazda 3 and took the time to check out the interiors of the new 3 and 6. The new MX5 borrows heavily from them which is probably a good thing since it will make these parts cheaper but I would have loved a "unique roadster version" instead - I always loved the 300ZX interrior which made you feel like you were in the cockpit of an aircraft when driving since the centre tunnel was quite high.

New Mazda 2 dashboard

LOL - I never even bothered to check out the Mazda 2s which are closer to the internal dimensions of the MX5. It almost makes me sad that the interior of the MX5 now looks exactly like the bottom of the range Mazda 2

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:49 pm

rjastra2 wrote:
emily_mx5 wrote:Interesting to note that the American release video host did not utter the word Miata at all, only mx5 and roadster.
Thats some pretty hardcore rebranding haha.

USA website - Miata still there
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/display ... leCode=J12

Now if only they could call it a mazda rather than a marzda...

kalt · Postby **kalt** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:17 pm

Caffeine wrote:the handbrake has made its way over to the right hand side again;

Hooray! Where it should be. That white/silver looks hawwt!

Also noticed the Sky News controller is set lower, and the central binnacle sits flush too (cannot rest left arm).

Most crucial question is where are the cupholders?

markwid · Postby **markwid** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:53 pm

kalt wrote:Most crucial question is where are the cupholders?

Aussie Stig · Postby **Aussie Stig** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:59 pm

Caffeine wrote:Got home to photoshop, much better than paint...

Still think a modern equivalent of mariner blue would look incredible;

2016 MX5. I hope they come out with something resembling Mariner Blue by CaffeineAU, on Flickr

Looks LAGUNA BLUE, NICE

shuey · Postby **shuey** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:17 pm

markwid wrote:
kalt wrote:Most crucial question is where are the cupholders?

Ok, I don't like the shape of them cupholders

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:32 pm

shuey wrote:
markwid wrote:
kalt wrote:Most crucial question is where are the cupholders?

Ok, I don't like the shape of them cupholders

Or the location, right behind your elbow on even numbered gearchanges.

Hammer · Postby **Hammer** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:38 pm

The cup holders from this angle, I can't figure out how they fold away. Is where they are a clip on location?

Buckshot · Postby **Buckshot** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:42 pm

I think in one of the multitude of articles I've read over the last 24 hours about the new car it said they can be removed ?

It made a point of saying they can be removed and placed in the boot when you want to get into some serious driving or something along those lines.