The brand's CEO Masahiro Moro wants the next Miata ready for life without gasoline, plus a handcrafted halo car above itMazda confirms next MX-5 is being engineered to accommodate electric power. CEO Masahiro Moro also wants an exclusive halo sports car to sit above MX-5. CEO Masahiro Moro has confirmed the next MX-5, codenamed NE, is being prepared for electric power, and somehow Mazda thinks it can keep the little roadster seriously light. The current 2027 Mazda MX-5 (ND). Mazda Wants A Flagship Sports CarBut new Miata isn’t all we’ve got to look forward to.