Codenamed the MX Micro...
Codenamed the MX Micro Sport, the newcomer will be aimed directly at the Renaultsport Clio 182 and forthcoming Vauxhall Corsa GSi. The car is powered by the gutsy 150bhp 2.0-litre engine that made its debut in the Mazda 6, and should be capable of reaching a top speed of around 130mph.
Unveiled at this week"s Detroit Motor Show, the MX Micro Sport is tipped to go on sale in Japan during the summer and the US a few months later. Depending on public reaction, it could then reach Europe and the UK next year.