Mazda Australia has confirmed that an update for its MX-5 sports car is in the works, although no details on it have been released at this time.
Aside from confirming on its own website that a new roadster is inbound, the Japanese company has invited buyers to register their interest in “the most advanced MX-5”.
What exactly makes the upgraded MX-5 more advanced than the current model remains to be seen, with CarsGuide attempting to contact Mazda Australia to see if it could shed any light on it.
Given the existing MX-5 launched in September last year ushered in a smaller, more expensive line-up with a longer list of standard equipment and punchier naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines – including a range-topping 135kW/205Nm 2.0-litre unit – changes are likely to be minor.
That said, the ND-series MX-5 could be line for refreshed exterior styling – likely just redesigned bumpers – as it has been around for five years now, making the case for a mid-life facelift stronger.
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Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum.
That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time.
And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all.
In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.
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