This is the new Mazda MX-5 and it's smaller and lighter than the outgoing model
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Mazda has released lots of photos but not much information about the new MX-5, except to say it will be shorter by 105mm, lower by 20mm, wider by 10mm and lighter by 100kg than the previous MX-5.
That means it should weigh around 1,000kg, which is pretty light. Engine specs haven't been released yet but expect a 1.5 and 2.0 petrol inline-4 to be offered.
It will cost a little more than the current car so expect the base model to be around £20,000. That's £2,500 less than a Subaru BRZ.
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By Matt Hubbard