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  • Mazda Surprises Chicago with MX-5 Accessories Design Concept

    Do you know what is better then a brand new 2016 Mazda MX-5? A personalized one. Or so claims Mazda, which has just revealed the MX-5 Accessories Design Concept in Chicago. The concept is based of course on the new generation Miata, but includes an added array of individual features. It also gives some hints of what the future Miata will look like. The vehicle actually has the typical for the 2016 MX-5 design, so there is nothing surprisingly different about it. We have already seen the rear of the car, which has a new lip spoiler and diffuser-style lower valance.

    In contrast to the red production version, the concept is painted in Ceramic Metallic. It is equipped with a special Aero Kit that makes it lighter and faster. It comprises of a front air dam, side sill extensions, rear bumper skirt and lip spoiler.

    Next, the MX-5 concept runs on BBS wheels in forged black that are sized 17x7J 45mm offset and wrapped in 205/45R17 tires. Behind all four wheels we can see red brake calipers and lightweight Brembo Brakes only at the front.

    The car can be also equipped with a Luggage Rack which is shown separately in Mazda’s display. This stylish feature is made of carbon fiber and weighs less than two pounds. The luggage rack mounts to the trunk and includes an integrated Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL).

    Power for U.S.-bound MX-5s as well as this concept comes from the 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G inline four-cylinder engine. It generates 155 horsepower (114 kW) and 201 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque. The unit can be connected to either SKYACTIV-MT or SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission.

    2015 Mazda MX-5 Accessories Design Concept
    2015 Mazda MX-5 Accessories Design Concept
    2015 Mazda MX-5 Accessories Design Concept
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    2015 Mazda MX-5 Accessories Design Concept

    Source: Mazda 

  • Mazda Develops Bio-based Engineering Plastic Featuring High-Quality Finish

     

    Mazda Motor Corporation has been developing a great variety of advanced technologies and products in the biomass field for a long time. Some of its remarkable achievements are the high-strength heat-resistant plant-derived bioplastic suitable for auto interior parts and the ground-breaking biofabric for vehicle seat upholstery made from plant-derived fiber. Now Mazda teamed up with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and in this collaborative work the formal has succeeded in developing an innovative bio-based engineering plastic which can be integrated into the exterior design parts of automobiles.

    What is the primary function of this plastic? The new creation will help Mazda decrease its negative environmentally-dangerous impacts in different ways. Moreover, the newly-developed plastic, made from plant-derived materials, will contribute significantly to the harnessing of the use of petroleum resources. Additionally, it will be able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

    Thanks to the intense color as well as the smooth and sleek finish of the surface, the plastic will be perfect for external vehicle parts with an extreme design factor.

    Prototype “Mazda Biotechmaterial” parts crafted from the bio-based engineering plastic will be exhibited by Mazda at Eco-Products 2014. The latter is among the largest exhibitions of environmental technologies and eco-friendly services in Japan.

    This new bio-based engineering plastic is going to be used for the first time for interior parts in the 2015 Mazda MX-5 which will officially launch next year. After that, it will be integrated in exterior parts in other production models as well.

    Mazda is determined to keep up with the unique, innovative and useful technologies which provide not only an improved driving experience but develop a sustainable society too.

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    Source: Mazda

  • 2015 Mazda MX-5 [render]

    Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling roadster in the world and it is time to get an all-new look. Still, the manufacturer didn’t reveal any information or pictures of the upcoming 2015 Mazda MX-5. Until then, here is a nice render picture of the next generation MX-5 created by Theophilus Chin.

    2015 Mazda MX-5 will be smaller and lighter compared to the outgoing model. The weight reduction will be more than 100kg (220 lbs), which means a lot better acceleration, improved fuel economy and superb handling. The new model will also adopt a lower center of gravity making the roadster a lot safer and harder to roll-over.

    The new MX-5 will get Mazda’s Kodo design language, so it will offer a very attractive styling as seen in recent products such as the 6 and 3, as well as the Hazumi Concept.

    Other highlights include more powerful engines in the range and a more rigid body that will also make it safer in case of a collision. Sales of the all-new Mazda MX-5 are expected sometime in the beginning of the next year and the model will probably make official debut in the end of 2014.

    Stay tuned!