Bowing today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata boasts a sharper and more aggressive look inspired by the automaker's new design language.

The new version of the Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster features a new grille and fog lamps housings. Models with the power retractable hardtop also have a revised fog lamp design and 17-inch wheels.

More nimble thanks to revised throttle Revised characteristics and the brakes appear identical on the spec sheet. The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata also gets an active hood protection system, modified throttle response in manual transmission models and wiring harness.

Apart from the sharper throttle response, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produce 167 hp and 140 pound-feet of torque.

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The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata which is currently hitting Japanese showrooms and should arrive in the US before the year is out. In Japan , the updated 2013 MX-5 Miata starts at 2,330,000 Yen (about US$29,200 / €23,300).

Subtle changes to the exterior of the Mazda MX-5 Miata a more aggressive front end. Known as the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata overseas, the two-seater open-top sports car receives a larger grille; a revised fog lamp design; new 17-inch aluminum wheels and chrome bezels for the hard-top model.

Inside, seats are now available in new tan leather while a Glossy Dark Gray finish is used for the decoration panel and black leather materials.

Performance enhancements for the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata include enhanced acceleration control for manual transmission models, hood protection system for pedestrian safety, improved braking control and technology improvements include the Active Bonnet.

Apart from the sharper throttle response, the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata all models in the US will come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produce 167 hp and 140 pound-feet of torque.

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