This is cool. A 25% improvement from 2015 to 2016 is a massive jump.
Compare...
2015 MX-5 Miata 2.0L (manual1 / manual2 / automatic) EPA ratings- City: 22 / 21 / 21
- Highway: 28
- Combined: 25 / 24 / 23
(Anybody know the difference between the 2 manuals?)
2016 MX-5 2.0L (manual / automatic) EPA ratings- City: 27 / 27
- Highway: 34 / 36
- Combined: 30
How?
Quote:
- paring approximately 150 pounds
- SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine
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Source:
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Fuel Economy Improves Dramatic 25 Percent Versus Outgoing... -- IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
There has to be much more to it than just that. Gearing? Tire size/RR? Power/torque changes?
Anyway, nice to see.