New Miata spotted.....

[Bigfoot]

WhaaaaAT!

[Bill]

You sure that is not the Fiat version 

[JD]

^^^^^ looks like that to me too

[Bigfoot]

Whaaaaaaat

[JD]

New Fiat 124 Spider (convertible) based on latest Mazda Miata - this was announced in Sept of 2017 (?) and been available for a few months ...

[propayne]

If memory serves, the new Fiat based on the Miata was to pay homage to the original Pininfarina designed Spider from the '60s/'70s.

The Fiat version has a different engine from the Mazda and is a little heavier.

I liked the styling.

- Phillip

[mark p]

If memory serves, the new Fiat based on the Miata was to pay homage to the original Pininfarina designed Spider from the '60s/'70s.

The Fiat version has a different engine from the Mazda and is a little heavier.

I liked the styling.

- Phillip

Yes, the Fiat has a 1.4L Turbo engine, different styling, and some also specific suspension changes.
Here is a link to Car and Driver's comparison test:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-fiat-124-spider-abarth-vs-2016-mazda-mx-5-miata-club-comparison-test