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A brief look at the Mazda MX-5
The revolutionary Mazda MX-5 was introduced onto the commercial market at the end of the 80s and was meet with widespread critical acclaim. Since then the Mazda roadster has become a favourite choice for sports car fanatics. The MX-5 has been through some design and technical tweaks over the years but each variation of the Mazda MX-5 has managed to maintain the vehicle's unique level of style and performance on the road. Recently Mazda released an updated MX-5 20th Anniversary edition which featured a unique bodykit, chrome grille, new doorhandles and 17-inch wheels. This version was only available on the market for a limited amount of time and was a homage to the fist ever MX-5 that was released in 1990.
What kind of customer buys an Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 is extremely popular with a great deal of motorists including businessmen, young drivers and even experienced automobile fanatics. The 16-valve 2.0L MZR engine means that the vehicle always performs perfectly on the road whilst being able to provide higher levels of speed and performance for more experienced drivers. The Mazda MX-5 is perfect for those looking for a unique vehicle that will let them really stand out from the crowd. The cheapest version of the Mazda MX-5 starts at £17,990 which features 8i SE. This version is also available with a diverse range of add-ons like air conditioning and Mazda's powershift transmission.
Specifications of the Mazda MX-5
The first Mazda MX-5 model featured either a 1.6L or 1.8L engine and a quality 5-speed manual gearbox. The unique design including the aluminium bonnet and famous shape has stayed a staple of the vehicle during each generation. The newest generation features the option of a 5 or 6 speed transmission or an automatic 6-speed set up. The standard engine is a 16-valve, 2.0L MZR which produces 170bph or 130 kW. The Mazda MX-5 is also on the market with the add-on steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. New features such as traction and stability control were also implemented in order to improve the driveability of the car. A more recent version, the MX-5 Superlight features a quality Mazda 1.8 litre engine.
Variants of the Mazda MX-5
The Mazda MX-5 has gone through a series of revolutionary changes since its inception and production in 1989. With each new edition of the car bringing something new and exciting to the market. There have been several quality special editions of the vehicle including the M2 or Mazda Too editions that were released in 1992. These were intended to be niche editions that featured more of the 'soft' aspects of the MX-5. The second phase models featured a 1.6L engine and some notable changes to the exterior design including updated headlights a wider body. A special 10th anniversary version of the car was released in 1999 and a 20th anniversary edition followed in 2010. At the turn of the millennium Mazda released an MX-5 with new exterior design. A third generation of MX-5 vehicles have a sleek 16-valve 2.0 litre engine and a stylish MX-5 design.