Gallery: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata (JDM) <\/h3>\n
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He further explained: “By 2030, all our products will have some electrification. So that means the sports car is not outside of that scope. But I can’t say exactly when we’ll introduce a battery on the MX-5 at this moment.”<\/p>\n
One cannot ignore the fundamental Mazda philosophy, Jinba Ittai, TopGear<\/em> elaborates, which emphasizes the perfect harmony between horse and rider. It’s a concept that seemingly contradicts the industry’s ongoing shift towards heavier lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Matsue seems to be worried, too.<\/p>\n “Thinking about our development duration [until 2030], seven years is a short time. I don’t expect power density to become two or three times [better] compared to the current power density. Of course, I expect better, but I don’t think that will happen. We don’t want to have a very heavy MX-5. So if the MX-5 is 1.5 tonnes of peak weight, that is not the MX-5.”<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth pointing out that Mazda currently has one of the most conservative approaches toward electrification in the automotive industry. The brand\u2019s only battery-powered model is the MX-30, and it follows its own philosophy that is different from most other EVs. It seems that the focus will remain on hybrid vehicles as Matsue uses the word electrified<\/em> instead of electric<\/em> when speaking about the MX-5.\u00a0<\/p>\n The current MX-5, now in its fourth generation, remains as popular as ever. A total of 7,569 units have been delivered to customers in the United States so far in 2023, which represents a major increase over last year’s results. Another facelift is reportedly on the horizon, possibly extending the fourth-gen MX-5’s lifespan beyond 10 years.<\/p>\n If Mazda gives the production green light for an electric version of the roadster, the current model in a refreshed form will most likely fill the gap until the zero emissions version arrives. The manufacturer has also recently announced its focus on the MX-5 at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, teasing a mysterious MX-5 concept just a few days ago.<\/p>\n