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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.

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

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.

 

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 !!