I'm a bit conflicted...
When viewed in isolation, I like the car. It's stylistically very appealing and the mechanical specs suggest it will be fun to drive, especially if we see a 200+ HP Abarth version in the near term. But I can't help but be a little disappointed in the proportions of the design. The most attractive of the 124 Spiders from the 70s and early 80s didn't have the long nose of the current version, but instead had the cabin positioned midway along its length and with a smooth sloping rear end. I really like the classic look and was hoping the rebirth would honor more closely the original style. At least they gave us the double bumps on the hood. While I like the new version, I'm not exactly transported back in time. A Miata in different skin may be the recipe for a car with the right performance features, but will it stir my soul? I'm not so sure. But do I want one? Yes.