2014 Mazda Miata - First Look

[Mr.Woolery]

the curves and the slashed body creases are clashing. It's the unholy offspring of a Miata and a Z4...

Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

[jaredef]

Kill it with fire!

We all know Mazda is gonna do what Dodge did with the new Challenger. Refine the NAs sexy good looks.

[ChrisJuliano]

Ehhh to short and tall, needs to be more aggresive like the s2k, short and not tall

[—kung fu jesus—]

I never trust anything with the words "Brenda Priddy" on it.

Unless its from Mazda, no care.

When I saw that watermark, a wave of ease washed over me, assuring me the car wouldn't look like that.

I lol'd in agreement to these.

With the NAIAS falling flat, the automotive press is looking for good stories. Mazda is gonna keep its cards close to the chest on this design and they are right to do so.

[— YellowYata —]

It's funny they never design for front license plates even though they're required everywhere. It's always an ugly tack-on as if it only occured to them after the car rolls off the assembly line.

[—kung fu jesus—]

Actually, the germans do a fairly good job integrating the front plates with a modular-type design.

It would be easier if there was a standard for plates, but there isn't. Look at the front fascia on modern cars, then consider the size of the tool needed to mold it. It is an expensive set of molds just for one. Now consider the variety of front plates across the world. Pricey.

[— YellowYata —]

Actually I just remembered that Corvettes have a molded space in the front bumper for a license plate. If a state doesn't require one, there's a nice Corvette logo'd cover in place.

I propose a new global standard of no front license plate at all.

[theothersawyer]

I am so glad Georgia doesn't require front license plates! It absolutely KILLS the look of cars. I hate them!

[★ Rspeedjoe ★]

Another Mazda designed for the European Market; looks like a BMW.
I'm sure they will sell 2 or 3 in the states and the rest will sit on dealer lots.
If that's really it, the timeless look of the NA is gone forever.
They are totally missing the retro band wagon.
I hope can only hope they do not forget the LED marker lights.

[— Phatmiata —]

FIXED that for you

It's funny they never design for front license plates even though they're required ALMOST everywhere. ...............

Not here in Florida, or our neighbors in Georgia. haaha

[Kolbotn]

I do like it...

[Skinny]

You guys are missing the point on the whole front mount plate thing.

Key words in that whole article was 1.3L

For fucks sake mazda, the only acceptable 1.3 in any roadster better go brap brap brrrrrap brap brap brap

[Flyin 92]

Reminds of this

[jester911]

I don't hate the look of it. Hopefully they will actually use it.

[George]

I sometimes wonder... does your insurance price rise depending on displacement? (I'd guess not when you tend to stick 5l V8s in everything)