Five Things You Need to Know About the 2016 Mazda MX-5

3. Wider, Lower, Sleeker

At 68.1-inches wide, the 2016 MX-5 is nearly half an inch wider than the outgoing model. At a height of 48.6 inches, the new car will be roughly a half inch lower than the 2015 MX-5. This gives the 2016 roadster a sportier, sleeker profile than the current car.

Overall length has shrunk as well. Measuring in at 154.1 inches long, the 2016 MX-5 has lopped off nearly three inches compared to the old model.