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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Preview
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Upon initial inspection, it appears that Mazda's engineers and stylists have met their goals of improving upon the handling, performance, and interior of the MX-5 Miata. Styling is a subjective matter, and while we like the overall shape and proportions of the new 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata, the tall hoodline, bulging fenders, and wider midsection appear more clumsily penned than the upcoming Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky - new roadsters from General Motors that will go head-to-head with the MX-5 Miata when they debut later this year. But, as with the RX-8, driving pleasure remains the elemental reason for the Mazda MX-5 Miata's existence. On paper - and with the RX-8 setting the example for light, lithe, and lively performance - it's hard to believe that this latest iteration of the world's best-selling roadster won't inspire a whole new love affair with open-air motoring. Photos courtesy of Mazda
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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