If the answer isn't Miata...

It's LSx swap.

We place too much emphasis on displacement as the sole measure of engine size. Maybe this new engine is smaller and lighter despite having the same displacement.

Why have 2 slow seats with 'gokart' handling when you can have 4 seats with very good handling and WAY more go?

Exactly! You sound interested, want to come for a test ride?

Or, y'know, a car is a supremely individual preference, and well-adjusted people don't see cars as a reflection on their personal worth?

I think it looks less generic than the twins. Interior also seems much nicer. I don't like convertibles myself, but I think they work when the car is designed from the beginning to be one. I do own a Miata and love driving it with the roof down, but I would never buy the convertible version of a car that was…

Upgrade girlfriend to wife in the process? Weddings make great distractions.

There is a Miata/hairdresser joke in there somewhere....

Jezebel is the other site that starts with a J.

I agree. It seems like a lot of people hate the display, but I think it's nicely placed for readability, and fairly attractive.

I mean, I like the idea, but it doesn't appear to retract into the dash. It has a very last minute tacked on kind of look.

"How difficult is it to add power to that 2.0 skyactive engine?" is the only question in my mind.

With no RX7 to steal sales from I don't understand why Mazda doesn't offer a high powered Mazdaspeed version.

Wait a couple years and I'm sure they'll be another PRHT option. and IIRC FlyinMiata sells a supercharger kit with its own warranty.

"Wanna join me in my hot roadster, Mi-ata so horny"

Lol ok.

Why is a large screen "dominating" the cockpit a concern? It broadens appeal of the car, makes it appear more upscale inside, and improves everyday livability. Downsides are uh... I guess if you prefer analog dials from the 80s with a monochrome readout? But if you want that, just buy an old car and shut up about it.

Something about miatablowjob.com

Im actually disappointed its not a real site.

No seats in the back so you never have to take unwanted passengers.

TL; DR