Paris Motor Show 2014: All-new Mazda MX-5 debuts

The all-new Mazda MX-5  has made its European public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The fourth generation model is set to go on sale in the UK in early 2015 and should cost from around £20,000.

The new car wears more aggressive styling than earlier cars and is lighter than its predecessor by around 100kg. Despite its new look, the philosophy of the new MX-5 is the same as ever – it’s a light, nimble, rear-wheel drive sports car that’s designed to be affordable.

Mazda has confirmed its SkyActiv technology is to appear, but final engine details are to be confirmed. Expect two choices – a smaller 1.5-litre engine with around 130PS and a larger 2.0-litre engine with 165PS. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an automatic offered as an option.