# 2016 Miata

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [August 11, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271 "2014-08-11T07:18:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/1 "2014-08-11T07:18:11Z")

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> Miata is said to be slightly smaller and about 220 pounds lighter than the current NC model, putting it closer to the original in terms of weight. We also think it will be turbocharged, at least as an option.

> **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Mazda/photos/gm.327893044044715/10154415148790363/?type=1&theater)**
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So, will this be better or worse than the FR-S / BR-Z?

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**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/2 "2014-08-11T07:24:57Z")

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Subscribed. Curious to see what they created. They did some weight shaving I believe.

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**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/3 "2014-08-11T07:32:55Z")

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> [@Onyx Z32"](#):
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> So, will this be better or worse than the FR-S / BR-Z?

I’m going to say better, but comparing 2+2 hardtops to a 2 seat convertible roadster isn’t really a fair comparison.

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**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/4 "2014-08-11T07:35:43Z")

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My Miata thing went off.

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/5 "2014-08-11T07:57:00Z")

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> [@JayS](#):
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> I’m going to say better, but comparing 2+2 hardtops to a 2 seat convertible roadster isn’t really a fair comparison.

Well they’re both light weight and RWD so I’m sure comparisons will be made. I’m wondering how it’s going to look with the insect-like design Mazda has been going.

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/6 "2014-08-11T08:02:11Z")

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I’m sure it will be underwhelming

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**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/7 "2014-08-11T08:06:11Z")

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> [@Onyx Z32](#):
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> Well they’re both light weight and RWD so I’m sure comparisons will be made. I’m wondering how it’s going to look with the insect-like design Mazda has been going.

The 6 and 3 both look fantastic this generation imo. I’d like to see them come out with a similar look.

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**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/8 "2014-08-11T10:01:33Z")

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I like the new 6 but I think the 3 is awful. But I’m excited to see the Miata.

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**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/9 "2014-08-11T11:23:30Z")

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Either way, it’s going to be better than the NC. That car is a pig compared to the NA and NB.

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/10 "2014-08-11T11:31:12Z")

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**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/11 "2014-08-11T12:33:40Z")

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> [@Motocrossx23](#):
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> Either way, it’s going to be better than the NC. That car is a pig compared to the NA and NB.

I thought this too but my dad’s NC is actually still a blast to drive.

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**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/12 "2014-08-11T13:36:03Z")

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Will people still say its :gay: ?

If I didnt have the S, id have an older model

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**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/13 "2014-08-11T16:06:29Z")

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> [@rugsr](#):
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> Will people still say its :gay: ?
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> If I didnt have the S, id have an older model

Yes.

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**Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/14 "2014-08-11T17:46:05Z")

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> [@drewster99](#):
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> I thought this too but my dad’s NC is actually still a blast to drive.

Oh I’m not saying the NC isn’t fun, but it definitely gained some weight.

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**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2014, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/15 "2014-08-12T05:43:04Z")

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Miata’s are gheyy.

The only reason I haven’t bought an NB yet is simply the weight…it’s an extra ~300lbs in stock trim.

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**Author:** ![Paul\_B](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paul_b/32/5452_2.png) [@Paul\_B](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paul_B)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/16 "2014-08-14T05:28:41Z")

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> [@GV1390](#):
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> Miata’s are gheyy.
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> The only reason I haven’t bought an NB yet is simply the weight…it’s an extra ~300lbs in stock trim.

I feel I must chime in here. Currently driving a 1990 Miata, previously had a turbo 1995 Miata. Family has owned (and Ive driven extensively) a 2002, 2004 and a 2012. Each car has things that make it really awesome, and some things that it lacks. One day I want to own one of each generation to enjoy what each has to offer.

Gennaro: \<3 (sp?) lol IMO you really don’t notice the extra 300 lbs in the NB though. IF you do notice it, it can quickly be overlooked by the NB being a more comfortable driving car. The car is so much stiffer than the NA it makes it a much nicer handling car. If anything, buy the Mazdaspeed Miata and add an FM package.

The NC is really an awesome car. It does need a little more power but what car doesnt…especially Miatas. My dad’s 2012 Miata with intake and exhaust really is a blast to drive even if still a little underpowered. It gained weight and size but after driving it, it still feels small. Slap on some lowering springs and it makes it appear smaller, and look better.The NC certainly feels much quicker than my 1.6 NA. I can only imagine what the 2016 will feel like with the power (or more) of the NC and the weight of the NA.

Comparisons to the FRS/BRZ are inevitable and those cars are better in some ways than the Miata and worse than some ways. It also is difficult to compare a coupe to a convertible. Closer comparisons can come when they make a convertible FRS/BRZ whether it is soft or hard top.

Miatas are ghey!

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**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/17 "2014-08-14T05:37:01Z")

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If I forget to take a shit in the morning I’d notice a bigger difference than 300 lbs.

For super competitive SCCA racing, yeah it’s some weight. But for spirited driving…lol, no difference,

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**Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/18 "2014-08-14T05:38:54Z")

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> [@Motocrossx23](#):
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> If I forget to take a shit in the morning I’d notice a bigger difference than 300 lbs.
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> For super competitive SCCA racing, yeah it’s some weight. But for spirited driving…lol, no difference,

lol morning shits and half tanks of fuel.

\<3

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**Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/19 "2014-08-14T05:39:02Z")

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I’d notice the difference in my car with a skinny passenger or not, but hey that’s me.

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**Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2016-miata/270271/20 "2014-08-14T05:42:02Z")

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You have to remember, you have an NA 1.6L

I have the 1.8 VVT motor, not that it’s much more but add to that the comfort level in an NB over NA and it takes the cake.

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