# Speedy Lightweight Cars Mazda's MX-5 Speedster Focuses On Speed and Light Weight Over All Else By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mx5-speedster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mazda-lightweight-concept-mx-5-cars-sema/40197/) & [mazdausamedia](http://www.mazdausamedia.com/index.php?s=31626&item=126084) The MX-5 Speedster is an all-new vehicular creation, offered up by [Mazda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact), that is one of two concepts that the Japanese automaker is showing off at the [Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. This concept is based on the 2016 MX-5. This particular vehicle is as race-ready a vehicle as they come. Indeed this car takes the car back to the basics in a manner that is completely balanced from both an aesthetic and a performance standpoint. As a result, the Mazda Miata MX-5 Speedster is highly reminiscent of a typical 1950s roadsters, in that it is lightweight, speedy and features an incredible [open-top design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider). Ultimately, this vehicle has its priorities straight -- speed and light weight are important, and everything else is secondary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Sports Cars:** Opportunity for automakers to develop more lightweight sports cars that prioritize speed and performance over other factors. - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for car designers to focus on minimalist and balanced designs that prioritize performance and speed over unnecessary features. - **Open-top Cars:** Opportunity for automakers to develop open-top cars with a focus on speed and lightweight design, reminiscent of classic 1950s roadsters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automakers to develop innovative lightweight sports cars that prioritize speed and performance over other factors. - **Design:** Opportunity for car designers to focus on minimalist and balanced designs that prioritize performance and speed over unnecessary features. - **Racing:** Opportunity for the racing industry to adopt or promote sports cars that focus on speed and lightweight design, reminiscent of classic 1950s roadsters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Featherweight Sports EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev.md) - [Stability-Enhancing Vehicle Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-stability-features.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md) - [Athletically Sleek SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-mazda-cx70.md)