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First look at Mazda’s revised roadster

The facelifted Mazda MX-5 has been revealed ahead of its Paris show debut.We’ve already seen the design plans for the MX-5, and this official image confirms that Mazda’s popular roadster will receive a mild facelift with the majority of alterations happening to the car’s front end.

Most noticeable are the new black fog light surrounds, which have become bigger and taken on a more angular shape to give the car a sharper, more aggressive appearance. The grille has also grown in size and now dips to form a V-shape, rather than the rounded design on the current model. The headlights follow the same theme, taking on a different angle to match the fog light surrounds. A new front splitter design completes the new face. The revisions don’t extend to new engines, so the current 1.8 and 2.0-litre range will remain when sales begin early next year.

Vicky Parrott

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derek171 5 September 2008

Re: Revealed: facelifted MX-5

Why is the styling of today's cars becoming so clumsy ?

I thought sports cars were supposed to be pleasing to the eye and stir the loins. The Mark One & Mark Two MX5's had very pleasant styling as updates of the first Lotus Elan - I speak as an admirer of the very capable MX5 since it first appearance in the nineties.

This new one looks like the love-child of a Peugeot 407 & a frog-eye Sprite.

Maybe, a reflection of consideration for pedestrian safety & NCAP tests ??

Perhaps, there's still hope for the creaking "new" MG !!

Honest Paul 5 September 2008

Re: Revealed: facelifted MX-5

Mazda need this, sales of the current modal have been slow over here and secondhand prices are very low (lower than the older model in some cases). An aesthetic re-jig will help but it won't solve the issue. Roll on the all new model.

noodlexyz 5 September 2008

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I like the updated styling, especialy the fender flares and the lower slung front fascia. Should look good on the road.