- Mazda today introduced a sports car concept called the “Vision Research Model” which we hope hints at a future Miata EV.
- The stunning coupe concept has butterfly doors, bulging fenders and Miata-esque-like proportions.
- The “Vision Research Model” was shown as part of Mazda’s presentation of updated electrification plans through 2030.
The idea of an all-electric car Mazda Miata It may make purists uncomfortable, but it is certain to become a reality one day. While it’s still too early to say when the first MX-5 EV will arrive, Mazda today revealed a three-stage strategy that prioritizes electrification through 2030. Along with updated plans The company introduced the “Vision Research Model”, a stunning coupe concept that we hope will preview the future design of the iconic two-seat sports car.
Last year, Mazda confirmed car and driver that The next generation Miata will be electrified in some way. We expect that to mean some sort of hybrid setup, corresponding to part of the company’s second phase. However, we wouldn’t be surprised to see an all-electric Miata later this decade. Nor would we be surprised to see an EV version that looks similar to the concept shown in the press images as well as in the clips of the company. video on Mazda’s official YouTube channel (the concept first appeared at 34:55).
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In the minutes before the concept first appeared, we saw a lot of photos of people happily driving different generations of Miata, which further fueled our speculation that there was a connection between previous MX-5s and the Vision Research Model.
Our first glimpse of the concept was viewed via the iPhone screen, with the exposed chassis appearing to be a T-shaped battery pack. The bodywork then drops and we see the butterfly doors on the passenger side. guest opens.
While crazy doors are one of the defining features of the concept, we don’t expect them to be part of the production model. We expect future Miatas to maintain the convertible body style, although a fixed roof variant like the concept won’t be the first, as Mazda has offered the rare NB-generation coupe only. have JDM.
The rest of the fantasy sports car looks viable, albeit extremely impressive. Wide hips, pointed front fenders and low hood are all exaggerated features of the current ND Miata. The illuminated Mazda logo is mounted low on the concept’s nose and the slim, protruding front lighting elements are other neat touches.
Of course, we realize that Mazda’s Vision Research Model may not at all preview a future Miata EV. We have flashbacks about Eye-catching four-door Vision Coupe concept the company revealed in 2017 that didn’t materialize. However, its aspirational styling has influenced the brand’s design language, so perhaps the Miata-esque concept will do the same. At least we can dare to dream.
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