Report: Next Generation MX-5 Miata Could Get 70-MPG

**Administrator** · 12-11-09, 10:04

Mazda is looking to return to its roots when the next generation MX-5 Miata debuts. According to a report by InsideLine, the car will take inspiration from the MX-5 Superlight Concept and weigh just 2,200 lbs. Mazda has already announced that starting in 2011 it aims to cut the curb weight on all of its new models by at least 220 lbs.

Even more impressive is that it is expected to use the company's new SKY-G engine, which Mazda debuted recently at the Tokyo Auto Show. Displacing just 1.3-liters, this 4-cylinder isn't a hybrid or a diesel, but reportedly makes as much as 150-hp and can get anywhere from 50-mpg to 70-mpg!

Mazda has yet to reveal how it managed to get such a high fuel economy number out of this setup, but InsideLine is reporting that industry juggernaut Toyota is impressed and interested in the technology.

Recently Mazda did show a hybrid version of the SKY-G engine in its Kiyora Concept which debuted at the Tokyo Auto Show. Powered by the same 1.3-liter version of Mazda's new SKY-G engine combined with a six-speed Sky-Drive automatic transmission, Mazda's i-stop start/stop system and regenerative braking Mazda says it can achieve 75 mpg.

More: Report: Next Generation MX-5 Miata Could Get 70-MPG on AutoGuide.com

**n2o_matt** · 12-11-09, 13:38

no one ever replies to these things, I didn't realize you could till just now...

Let me be the first to say, this thing is FAIL. Remove the windscreen for a weight reduction lol wtf.

**A Simple MX6** · 12-11-09, 13:51

I've thought about it, lol.

And I'm pretty sure it'll have to have that here.. But if it still gets that same gas mileage, I might have to look into one, if not, at some point. I can put upwards of 1k-mi a week on my Mx6, so I wouldn't mind having such better gas mileage, haha.

**ls six** · 12-11-09, 22:24

It's a concept car dude lol, it's obviously meant to resemble certain classic race cars.

Just when I was getting into the MZR vibe Mazda goes and changes it's lineup again

**Chefsp0t** · 12-11-09, 22:40

It needs a M on the hood and a 5 on the door.

**d0sitmatr** · 12-12-09, 8:02

I like it, and Im sure they are going to do some refining to make it street legal (IE: windshield)
can you imagine what this would look like with a hardtop ?

**SAdrmmr04** · 12-12-09, 18:55

not so much a fan of the design, but the Sky-G engine was worth reading about as was the proprietary transmission they mated to the motor which accounts for a bit of the fuel savings

cantillio · 1-31-10, 13:52

My mom's got an anniversary edition 6spd and the gas mileage is terrific but... for 2011 I still say they add a small back seat, change up the styling and revive the MX6!