Fuel economy of new Mazda MX-5 improves by a dramatic 25 percent

Lighter, quicker and more nimble than its predecessor, the new Mazda MX-5 Miata demonstrates the power innovation can have when re-engineering a roadster from the ground up.

In addition to all of the aforementioned improvements the new MX-5 has, fuel economy can now be added to the list, with MX-5 achieving an estimated 12.8km/L combined fuel economy when equipped with the standard SkyActiv-MT six-speed manual transmission or the six-speed automatic.

This performance represents a 25 percent increase in fuel economy versus the car's estimated fuel economy when paired with the outgoing model's available six-speed manual transmission, highlighting the benefits of SkyActiv Technology.

The MX-5 followed the same 'Gram Strategy' Mazda global weight-savings initiative as other vehicles fully engineered with SkyActiv Technology before it - CX-5, Mazda6, Mazda3 in addition to the upcoming CX-3 - paring approximately 68kg while strengthening the body and improving safety. At the same time, the 2016 MX-5 has gained Mazda's torquey, yet fuel-sipping, SkyActiv-G 2.0-litre engine.