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Old 04-24-2015, 03:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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News: 2016 MX-5 Miata gets 25% better EPA rating than 2015 Miata



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
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.

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