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Mazda MX-5 (ND)

The Mazda MX-5 (ND) is the fourth and current generation of the Mazda MX-5. Mazda officially unveiled the car on September 3, 2014, in the United States and Spain, and on September 4, 2014, in Japan.[6][7] The new MX-5 was presented at the October 2014 Paris Motor Show, and at the November 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The car is manufactured in Mazda's Hiroshima plant since March 4, 2015.[8] The vehicle was released in the third quarter of 2015. In the US, the release price of the MX-5 was between $24,915 and $30,065.[9] On March 24, 2016 the MX-5 was awarded World Car of the Year (WCOTY) and the World Car Design of the Year at the New York Auto Show. It was the second Mazda to win WCOTY following the Demio/Mazda2 in 2008.[10]

Mazda MX-5 (ND)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Also called
  • Mazda Roadster (Japan)
  • Mazda MX-5 Miata (North America)
ProductionMarch 2015–present
Model years2016–present (North America)
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
DesignerMasashi Nakayama (2012)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformMazda ND
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) (1.5 L)
  • 116 kW (155 hp; 157 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) (2.0 L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)[3]
Length3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Width1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Curb weight
  • Manual: 1,058 kg (2,332 lb)
  • Automatic: 1,080 kg (2,381 lb)[4]
  • 1.5 Skyactiv: 961 kg (2,119 lb) [5]
Chronology
PredecessorMazda MX-5 (NC)

Overview

 
Mazda MX-5 ND 2.0 L Skyactiv-G engine

The fourth generation MX-5 is 105 mm (4 inches) shorter and 100 kg (220 lb) lighter than its predecessor, putting the vehicle's curb weight near 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Incorporating Mazda's Skyactiv technology, the Miata is offered with a choice of two direct injection, naturally aspirated petrol engines. The base model has a 1.5 L 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) engine, while the 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) North American (United States and Canada) pre-2019 cars are rated at 116 kW (155 hp; 157 PS) at 6000 rpm and 201 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 4600 rpm of torque.[11] Mazda also replaced the hydraulic power steering system that the previous Miatas had with their new Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system.[12]

The car was launched with a six-speed manual shift transmission and a six-speed automatic transmission. The cockpit, steering wheel, and infotainment system are very similar to the 2014 Mazda3. The MX-5 is fitted as standard with a manually operated fabric roof that can be opened or closed within a few seconds.

In North America, the 2019 MX-5 has three variants: Sport, Club, and Grand Touring (GS, GS-P, GT in Canada, respectively) and all come standard with a 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) engine rated at 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) at 7000 rpm and 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm of torque.[13] All variants can be had with a MT or AT, with the MT fuel efficiency of 9.0 L/100 km (31.4 mpg‑imp; 26.1 mpg‑US) City and 7.0 L/100 km (40.4 mpg‑imp; 33.6 mpg‑US) Highway. The AT performs slightly better, at 9.0 L/100 km (31.4 mpg‑imp; 26.1 mpg‑US) City and 6.6 L/100 km (42.8 mpg‑imp; 35.6 mpg‑US) Highway.

In 2019, a GT-S trim was introduced bringing the Club trim's limited-slip differential, Bilstein shock absorbers, and strut tower brace to the GT trim as well as a black roof on all RF models. In 2020, these became standard features in the GT trim, and the separate GT-S designation was retired.

The MX-5 (ND) has been very popular with diecast manufacturers like Tomica, Hot Wheels, and Matchbox, with all three companies releasing their own versions of the car to the market.[14]

MX-5 RF

 
The Mazda MX-5 RF retractable fastback can best be compared with a targa roof.

In late 2016, a new MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) model was announced. It features a rigid roof and buttresses that give the silhouette a more coupé-like appearance than the soft top convertible. The top panel of the roof folds back while the buttresses remain in place, similar to a Targa top. Antecedents for the flying buttresses design are found in the Chevrolet Corvette (C3) T-top coupé and the Ferrari Dino 206 GT and 246 GT. The interior of the MX-5 RF model is almost the same as the soft top, with the same media screen, seats, steering wheel and switchgear, and the trunk volume is the same as the soft top. Differences include a full circle colored digital gauge in place of the soft top's semi-rectangular, half-digital, mono-colored display. The storage cubby behind the drivers seat has been eliminated, and the cubby behind the passenger seat as well as the glove box behind the center console have been made shallower to make room for the roof mechanism. The MX-5 RF uses the same engines as the soft top model and offers similar performance. The MX-5 RF also introduced a new 'Machine Grey Mica' paint.[15][16]

A limited edition run of 500 models was introduced with the launch of the Mazda MX-5 RF. Called the 'Launch Edition' these models were priced at £28,995 and were only available with the 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) 2.0-litre engine. These models included BBS alloy wheels, a twin-tone roof, black door mirrors and rear spoiler as well as Recaro seats. This version was only available in two colours: 'Soul Red' or 'Machine Grey'.[17] It was the first time since the original NA series MX-5 was available with a companion body style since the Mazda MX-3 which was a hatchback sport coupe.

Cooperation with Fiat Chrysler

A joint venture with Alfa Romeo on a joint rear-wheel drive platform was announced in 2012, but cancelled in 2014.[18] Fiat Chrysler announced the Fiat 124 Spider and Abarth 124 Spider, both based on the Mazda ND platform, in 2015.[19]

In 2016, the Detroit News stated "in partnering with Mazda’s MX-5 Miata to resurrect the classic Fiat 124 Spider, Fiat Chrysler not only gained a halo sports car for its struggling Italian brand, but likely saved the most celebrated small sports car of the past 25 years (the MX-5)" — citing the markedly increased cost of developing a new car at the time[20] and "the costliest wave of government regulation since the 1970s."[20]

2018 update

In late 2018, for the 2019 model year, the 2.0-liter engine was revised to generate 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) and 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) of torque, with the redline increased to 7,500 rpm, and a dual-mass flywheel was introduced to the powertrain. Externally, the car received a brown soft top and black 17" wheels. Interior upgrades include a telescoping steering column, a standard reverse camera, a reworked door opening mechanism, revised seat controls, and redesigned cupholders.[21]

2021 update

In December 2021, Mazda announced that the 2022 model year MX-5 will feature Kinematic Posture Control (KPC), a new technology that improves steering response and body roll by applying single-wheel rear braking during high-g cornering.[22]

Special editions

Mazda MX-5 Icon (2016)

Released in the UK as the fourth MX-5 to wear the "Icon" badge (others were 2000, 2005 and 2007 models). It was based on a 1.5-l SE-L model. The interior had red stitching on the leather, special floor mats and a plaque in the centre console. It was available in Meteor Grey Mica or Crystal White Pearlescent and featured chequered decals along the sides along with Soul Red paint on the front air dam, mirror caps and spoiler, finished with 16-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels. Production was limited to 600 cars.[23]

Mazda MX-5 Levanto (2016)

Inspired by the 1966 film The Endless Summer, this one-off collaboration with Garage Italia Customs features a unique indigo blue fading to bright orange paint job. In addition, the interior is re-trimmed in Japanese blue denim with blue Alcantara and orange stitching.[24]

Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport (2018)

The Z-Sport is characterised by their otherwise-unavailable combination of 17-inch BBS alloy wheels, metallic 'Machine' grey paint and cherry-red soft-top roof. It also came with sand-coloured leather upholstery, a numbered "Z-Sport" dashboard plaque, and "Z-Sport" logos on the door sills and floor mats. It was essentially the same as a Sports Nav 2.0 model, with additions available on the upgrade list.[25]

Mazda MX-5 Yamamoto Signature (2018)

This Italy-exclusive model is a tribute to Mazda MX-5 Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto and is available only with the 1.5 L engine. It comes only in Jet Black with red highlights, a Mazdaspeed aero kit, a red engine bay brace and oil cap, and a special badge on the driver's side door behind the side mirror. The interior features black and red Alcantara trim with an embroidered reproduction of Yamamoto's signature. Optional upgrades include an Öhlins suspension, 16" Enkei RPF1 wheels in Toyo R888R 205/50ZR16 semi-slick tires, 280 mm brake discs with Brembo 4-piston front calipers, Nissin rear calipers, and stainless steel braided hoses. Only four examples of this model were released.[26]

Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (2019)

 
Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the MX-5, Mazda released a limited edition variant of the ND. The MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition debuted at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on 7 February.[27] The car comes in an exclusive Racing Orange color with a special numbering badge, as well as specially engraved Rays Engineering forged aluminum wheels and updated orange Brembo front and orange Nissin rear brake calipers.[28] Each U.S. market owner was able to configure their 30th Anniversary Edition MX-5 before placing a $500 deposit. Of the 3,000 worldwide units, only 500 examples were allocated to the U.S., but after feedback from buyers, Mazda announced that an additional 143 units will be allocated for the U.S. market.[29] 165 examples were exported to Canada, 30 went to Australia,[30] and 30 were sold in the Philippines - including the 3,000th unit.[31][32]

Mazda MX-5 Eunos Edition (2020)

Available exclusively in France with a limited run of 110 units, the MX-5 Eunos Edition features a Jet Black Mica exterior, burgundy Napa leather interior, and black Rays Engineering wheels as an homage to the Eunos brand and the 1992 S-Limited Roadster.[33][34]

Mazda MX-5 100th Anniversary (2020 / 2021)

To commemorate Mazda's 100 year past and pay homage to their R360 Coupe, Mazda released the 100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF in the third quarter of 2020.[35] Based on their 2020 Grand Touring models this edition is only offered in their Snowflake White Pearl Mica colour and paired with their Garnet Red Napa leather seats.[36] Canada received them for the 2021 model year. This colour combination was inspired by the original R360 Coupe. There are several interior accents with the special 100th Anniversary badges and logos throughout. The "100 YEARS 1920–2020" anniversary logo is imprinted in the headrest of the seats, and have it on the key fob, and central caps of the wheels. The "1920–2020" badges are throughout the car, it being on the red accent rugs, and front fenders of the car. The convertible version of this edition has the exclusive burgundy top, while the retractable fastback (RF) version will have a black piano top color. Less than 700 of these editions over all Mazda Models (MX-30, 2, 3, 6, CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-9, and MX-5) are built and distributed worldwide.[37]

Mazda MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition (2022)

Available exclusively in the Philippines to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Miata Club Philippines, the MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition features a Platinum Quartz Metallic exterior with a navy blue soft top and a red stripe. Each unit will come with a commemorative book highlighting the history of the car club.[38][39][40]

Gallery

Specifications

Petrol engines[41]
Model Calendar
years
Model Transmission Displacement Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
CO2
Emissions
1.5 L 2015– Convertible Manual 1,496 cc (91 cu in) 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) 150 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) 8.3 s[42] 139 g/km
1.5 L 2017– RF Manual 1,496 cc (91 cu in) 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) 150 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) 8.6 s 142 g/km
2.0 L 2015–2018 Convertible Manual 1,998 cc (122 cu in) 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) 7.3 s 154 g/km[43]
2.0 L 2016–2018 RF Manual 1,998 cc (122 cu in) 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) 7.5 s 154 g/km
2.0 L 2016–2018 RF/Convertible Automatic 1,998 cc (122 cu in) 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) 8.5 s 149 g/km
2.0 L 2019– RF/Convertible Automatic/Manual 1,998 cc (122 cu in) 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) 6.5–7.9 s 156 g/km

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda MX-5 (2015)
Test Points %
Overall:      
Adult occupant: 31.9 84%
Child occupant: 17 80%
Pedestrian: 33.7 93%
Safety assist: 8.3 64%

Four airbags are fitted as standard, including torso airbags, pelvis airbags and head airbags for driver and passenger. Headrests provide protection from whiplash. A Vehicle Stability Control+ (VSC+), an 'active' hood for pedestrian protection and a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) are available. Since the MX-5 is a two-seater, the front passenger airbag can be disabled for safe transportation of children and the installation of a suitable rear-facing child seat restraint to be used in that position. In the Euro NCAP safety test, the MX suffered from a malfunctioning driver's airbag, which was unable to prevent the dummy from hitting the steering wheel. Its rating was 4 out of 5 stars.[44]

Reception

The fourth generation MX-5 received praise from automotive journalists. Jeremy Clarkson, in his "Driving" column of The Sunday Times, gave the car five out of five stars, calling it an "engineering gem." He also commented that "It’s a cure for depression, this car, it really is. You just can’t be in a bad mood when you’re driving it."[45]

Top Gear magazine gave the car a score of nine out of 10, calling it "A complete sweetie of a roadster, this is the best the MX-5 has been perhaps ever."[46] The car also received perfect five star review ratings from Car and Driver[47] and What Car? magazines.[48]

Accolades

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External links

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Main article Mazda MX 5 The Mazda MX 5 ND is the fourth and current generation of the Mazda MX 5 Mazda officially unveiled the car on September 3 2014 in the United States and Spain and on September 4 2014 in Japan 6 7 The new MX 5 was presented at the October 2014 Paris Motor Show and at the November 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show The car is manufactured in Mazda s Hiroshima plant since March 4 2015 8 The vehicle was released in the third quarter of 2015 In the US the release price of the MX 5 was between 24 915 and 30 065 9 On March 24 2016 the MX 5 was awarded World Car of the Year WCOTY and the World Car Design of the Year at the New York Auto Show It was the second Mazda to win WCOTY following the Demio Mazda2 in 2008 10 Mazda MX 5 ND OverviewManufacturerMazdaAlso calledMazda Roadster Japan Mazda MX 5 Miata North America ProductionMarch 2015 presentModel years2016 present North America AssemblyJapan Hiroshima Hiroshima Plant DesignerMasashi Nakayama 2012 1 Body and chassisClassSports car S Body style2 door convertible2 door retractable fastbackLayoutFront mid engine rear wheel drivePlatformMazda NDRelatedFiat 124 Spider 2016 Mitsuoka HimikoMitsuoka Rock StarHurtan Grand Albaycin 2 PowertrainEngine1 5 L Skyactiv G P5 VPS DOHC I42 0 L Skyactiv G PE VPS DOHC I4Power output96 kW 129 hp 131 PS 1 5 L 116 kW 155 hp 157 PS 2 0 L 135 kW 181 hp 184 PS 2 0 L Transmission6 speed Skyactiv MT manual6 speed Skyactiv Drive automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 310 mm 90 9 in 3 Length3 915 mm 154 1 in Width1 730 mm 68 1 in Height1 235 mm 48 6 in Curb weightManual 1 058 kg 2 332 lb Automatic 1 080 kg 2 381 lb 4 1 5 Skyactiv 961 kg 2 119 lb 5 ChronologyPredecessorMazda MX 5 NC Contents 1 Overview 2 MX 5 RF 3 Cooperation with Fiat Chrysler 4 2018 update 5 2021 update 6 Special editions 6 1 Mazda MX 5 Icon 2016 6 2 Mazda MX 5 Levanto 2016 6 3 Mazda MX 5 Z Sport 2018 6 4 Mazda MX 5 Yamamoto Signature 2018 6 5 Mazda MX 5 30th Anniversary Edition 2019 6 6 Mazda MX 5 Eunos Edition 2020 6 7 Mazda MX 5 100th Anniversary 2020 2021 6 8 Mazda MX 5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition 2022 7 Gallery 8 Specifications 9 Safety 10 Reception 11 Accolades 12 References 13 External linksOverview Edit Mazda MX 5 ND 2 0 L Skyactiv G engine The fourth generation MX 5 is 105 mm 4 inches shorter and 100 kg 220 lb lighter than its predecessor putting the vehicle s curb weight near 1 000 kg 2 200 lb Incorporating Mazda s Skyactiv technology the Miata is offered with a choice of two direct injection naturally aspirated petrol engines The base model has a 1 5 L 96 kW 129 hp 131 PS engine while the 1 998 cc 2 0 L 121 9 cu in North American United States and Canada pre 2019 cars are rated at 116 kW 155 hp 157 PS at 6000 rpm and 201 N m 148 lb ft at 4600 rpm of torque 11 Mazda also replaced the hydraulic power steering system that the previous Miatas had with their new Electric Power Assisted Steering EPAS system 12 The car was launched with a six speed manual shift transmission and a six speed automatic transmission The cockpit steering wheel and infotainment system are very similar to the 2014 Mazda3 The MX 5 is fitted as standard with a manually operated fabric roof that can be opened or closed within a few seconds In North America the 2019 MX 5 has three variants Sport Club and Grand Touring GS GS P GT in Canada respectively and all come standard with a 1 998 cc 2 0 L 121 9 cu in engine rated at 135 kW 181 hp 184 PS at 7000 rpm and 205 N m 151 lb ft at 4000 rpm of torque 13 All variants can be had with a MT or AT with the MT fuel efficiency of 9 0 L 100 km 31 4 mpg imp 26 1 mpg US City and 7 0 L 100 km 40 4 mpg imp 33 6 mpg US Highway The AT performs slightly better at 9 0 L 100 km 31 4 mpg imp 26 1 mpg US City and 6 6 L 100 km 42 8 mpg imp 35 6 mpg US Highway In 2019 a GT S trim was introduced bringing the Club trim s limited slip differential Bilstein shock absorbers and strut tower brace to the GT trim as well as a black roof on all RF models In 2020 these became standard features in the GT trim and the separate GT S designation was retired The MX 5 ND has been very popular with diecast manufacturers like Tomica Hot Wheels and Matchbox with all three companies releasing their own versions of the car to the market 14 MX 5 RF Edit The Mazda MX 5 RF retractable fastback can best be compared with a targa roof In late 2016 a new MX 5 RF Retractable Fastback model was announced It features a rigid roof and buttresses that give the silhouette a more coupe like appearance than the soft top convertible The top panel of the roof folds back while the buttresses remain in place similar to a Targa top Antecedents for the flying buttresses design are found in the Chevrolet Corvette C3 T top coupe and the Ferrari Dino 206 GT and 246 GT The interior of the MX 5 RF model is almost the same as the soft top with the same media screen seats steering wheel and switchgear and the trunk volume is the same as the soft top Differences include a full circle colored digital gauge in place of the soft top s semi rectangular half digital mono colored display The storage cubby behind the drivers seat has been eliminated and the cubby behind the passenger seat as well as the glove box behind the center console have been made shallower to make room for the roof mechanism The MX 5 RF uses the same engines as the soft top model and offers similar performance The MX 5 RF also introduced a new Machine Grey Mica paint 15 16 A limited edition run of 500 models was introduced with the launch of the Mazda MX 5 RF Called the Launch Edition these models were priced at 28 995 and were only available with the 118 kW 158 hp 160 PS 2 0 litre engine These models included BBS alloy wheels a twin tone roof black door mirrors and rear spoiler as well as Recaro seats This version was only available in two colours Soul Red or Machine Grey 17 It was the first time since the original NA series MX 5 was available with a companion body style since the Mazda MX 3 which was a hatchback sport coupe Cooperation with Fiat Chrysler EditA joint venture with Alfa Romeo on a joint rear wheel drive platform was announced in 2012 but cancelled in 2014 18 Fiat Chrysler announced the Fiat 124 Spider and Abarth 124 Spider both based on the Mazda ND platform in 2015 19 In 2016 the Detroit News stated in partnering with Mazda s MX 5 Miata to resurrect the classic Fiat 124 Spider Fiat Chrysler not only gained a halo sports car for its struggling Italian brand but likely saved the most celebrated small sports car of the past 25 years the MX 5 citing the markedly increased cost of developing a new car at the time 20 and the costliest wave of government regulation since the 1970s 20 2018 update EditIn late 2018 for the 2019 model year the 2 0 liter engine was revised to generate 135 kW 181 hp 184 PS and 205 N m 151 lb ft of torque with the redline increased to 7 500 rpm and a dual mass flywheel was introduced to the powertrain Externally the car received a brown soft top and black 17 wheels Interior upgrades include a telescoping steering column a standard reverse camera a reworked door opening mechanism revised seat controls and redesigned cupholders 21 2021 update EditIn December 2021 Mazda announced that the 2022 model year MX 5 will feature Kinematic Posture Control KPC a new technology that improves steering response and body roll by applying single wheel rear braking during high g cornering 22 Special editions EditMazda MX 5 Icon 2016 Edit Released in the UK as the fourth MX 5 to wear the Icon badge others were 2000 2005 and 2007 models It was based on a 1 5 l SE L model The interior had red stitching on the leather special floor mats and a plaque in the centre console It was available in Meteor Grey Mica or Crystal White Pearlescent and featured chequered decals along the sides along with Soul Red paint on the front air dam mirror caps and spoiler finished with 16 inch Gunmetal alloy wheels Production was limited to 600 cars 23 Mazda MX 5 Levanto 2016 Edit Inspired by the 1966 film The Endless Summer this one off collaboration with Garage Italia Customs features a unique indigo blue fading to bright orange paint job In addition the interior is re trimmed in Japanese blue denim with blue Alcantara and orange stitching 24 Mazda MX 5 Z Sport 2018 Edit The Z Sport is characterised by their otherwise unavailable combination of 17 inch BBS alloy wheels metallic Machine grey paint and cherry red soft top roof It also came with sand coloured leather upholstery a numbered Z Sport dashboard plaque and Z Sport logos on the door sills and floor mats It was essentially the same as a Sports Nav 2 0 model with additions available on the upgrade list 25 Mazda MX 5 Yamamoto Signature 2018 Edit This Italy exclusive model is a tribute to Mazda MX 5 Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto and is available only with the 1 5 L engine It comes only in Jet Black with red highlights a Mazdaspeed aero kit a red engine bay brace and oil cap and a special badge on the driver s side door behind the side mirror The interior features black and red Alcantara trim with an embroidered reproduction of Yamamoto s signature Optional upgrades include an Ohlins suspension 16 Enkei RPF1 wheels in Toyo R888R 205 50ZR16 semi slick tires 280 mm brake discs with Brembo 4 piston front calipers Nissin rear calipers and stainless steel braided hoses Only four examples of this model were released 26 Mazda MX 5 30th Anniversary Edition 2019 Edit Mazda MX 5 30th Anniversary Edition To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the MX 5 Mazda released a limited edition variant of the ND The MX 5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition debuted at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on 7 February 27 The car comes in an exclusive Racing Orange color with a special numbering badge as well as specially engraved Rays Engineering forged aluminum wheels and updated orange Brembo front and orange Nissin rear brake calipers 28 Each U S market owner was able to configure their 30th Anniversary Edition MX 5 before placing a 500 deposit Of the 3 000 worldwide units only 500 examples were allocated to the U S but after feedback from buyers Mazda announced that an additional 143 units will be allocated for the U S market 29 165 examples were exported to Canada 30 went to Australia 30 and 30 were sold in the Philippines including the 3 000th unit 31 32 Mazda MX 5 Eunos Edition 2020 Edit Available exclusively in France with a limited run of 110 units the MX 5 Eunos Edition features a Jet Black Mica exterior burgundy Napa leather interior and black Rays Engineering wheels as an homage to the Eunos brand and the 1992 S Limited Roadster 33 34 Mazda MX 5 100th Anniversary 2020 2021 Edit To commemorate Mazda s 100 year past and pay homage to their R360 Coupe Mazda released the 100th Anniversary Mazda MX 5 Miata and MX 5 Miata RF in the third quarter of 2020 35 Based on their 2020 Grand Touring models this edition is only offered in their Snowflake White Pearl Mica colour and paired with their Garnet Red Napa leather seats 36 Canada received them for the 2021 model year This colour combination was inspired by the original R360 Coupe There are several interior accents with the special 100th Anniversary badges and logos throughout The 100 YEARS 1920 2020 anniversary logo is imprinted in the headrest of the seats and have it on the key fob and central caps of the wheels The 1920 2020 badges are throughout the car it being on the red accent rugs and front fenders of the car The convertible version of this edition has the exclusive burgundy top while the retractable fastback RF version will have a black piano top color Less than 700 of these editions over all Mazda Models MX 30 2 3 6 CX 3 CX 30 CX 5 CX 9 and MX 5 are built and distributed worldwide 37 Mazda MX 5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition 2022 Edit Available exclusively in the Philippines to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Miata Club Philippines the MX 5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition features a Platinum Quartz Metallic exterior with a navy blue soft top and a red stripe Each unit will come with a commemorative book highlighting the history of the car club 38 39 40 Gallery Edit Roadster RF hardtop InteriorSpecifications EditPetrol engines 41 Model Calendaryears Model Transmission Displacement Power Torque 0 100 km h 0 62 mph CO2Emissions1 5 L 2015 Convertible Manual 1 496 cc 91 cu in 96 kW 129 hp 131 PS 150 N m 111 lbf ft 8 3 s 42 139 g km1 5 L 2017 RF Manual 1 496 cc 91 cu in 96 kW 129 hp 131 PS 150 N m 111 lbf ft 8 6 s 142 g km2 0 L 2015 2018 Convertible Manual 1 998 cc 122 cu in 118 kW 158 hp 160 PS 200 N m 148 lbf ft 7 3 s 154 g km 43 2 0 L 2016 2018 RF Manual 1 998 cc 122 cu in 118 kW 158 hp 160 PS 200 N m 148 lbf ft 7 5 s 154 g km2 0 L 2016 2018 RF Convertible Automatic 1 998 cc 122 cu in 118 kW 158 hp 160 PS 200 N m 148 lbf ft 8 5 s 149 g km2 0 L 2019 RF Convertible Automatic Manual 1 998 cc 122 cu in 135 kW 181 hp 184 PS 205 N m 151 lbf ft 6 5 7 9 s 156 g kmSafety EditEuro NCAP test resultsMazda MX 5 2015 Test Points Overall Adult occupant 31 9 84 Child occupant 17 80 Pedestrian 33 7 93 Safety assist 8 3 64 Four airbags are fitted as standard including torso airbags pelvis airbags and head airbags for driver and passenger Headrests provide protection from whiplash A Vehicle Stability Control VSC an active hood for pedestrian protection and a Lane Departure Warning System LDWS are available Since the MX 5 is a two seater the front passenger airbag can be disabled for safe transportation of children and the installation of a suitable rear facing child seat restraint to be used in that position In the Euro NCAP safety test the MX suffered from a malfunctioning driver s airbag which was unable to prevent the dummy from hitting the steering wheel Its rating was 4 out of 5 stars 44 Reception EditThe fourth generation MX 5 received praise from automotive journalists Jeremy Clarkson in his Driving column of The Sunday Times gave the car five out of five stars calling it an engineering gem He also commented that It s a cure for depression this car it really is You just can t be in a bad mood when you re driving it 45 Top Gear magazine gave the car a score of nine out of 10 calling it A complete sweetie of a roadster this is the best the MX 5 has been perhaps ever 46 The car also received perfect five star review ratings from Car and Driver 47 and What Car magazines 48 Accolades EditCar of the Year Japan Award 2015 2016 49 Automobile magazine s All Stars list in 2016 50 Car and Driver s 10Best list from 2016 2019 51 52 Yahoo Autos 2016 Fresh Ride of the Year 53 Roadshow by CNET Editors Choice Best Convertibles 2016 54 World Car of the Year at the 2016 World Car Awards UK 55 2016 World Car of the Year Awards World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year 56 2016 UK Car of the Year 57 The Daily Telegraph 2016 Car of the Year 58 Auto Express 2017 Roadster of the Year 59 Red Dot Best of the Best Award Product Design 2017 60 New York Daily News DNA Award 2018 61 What Car Magazine 2018 Best Convertible Less Than 25 000 62 MotorWeek Drivers Choice Awards Best Convertible 2018 63 Edmunds com 2019 Editor s Choice Awards Best Sports Car 64 References Edit How Mazda Made Sure the ND Miata Was Practically Perfect Motor Trend 2017 08 25 Retrieved 2020 04 15 Potts Greg 2021 01 26 The Hurtan Grand Albaycin is a wacky rebodied MX 5 Top Gear Retrieved 2021 03 25 Mazda MX 5 Miata Features And Specs Car and Driver US Retrieved 2021 10 23 2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata Spec Sheet Mazda USA 2016 03 01 Retrieved 2016 03 01 2018 Mazda MX 5 Miata Spec Sheet UltimateSpecs 2020 04 05 Retrieved 2020 04 05 Mazda Unveils All new Mazda MX 5 Press release Mazda 2014 09 04 Retrieved 2014 12 27 Ewing Steven J 2014 09 03 2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata has arrived Autoblog Retrieved 2014 09 06 Ernst Kurt 2015 03 06 Mazda begins production of next generation MX 5 Hemmings Daily Hemmings Motor News Retrieved 2015 03 06 Hyde Justin 2015 06 01 2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata First Drive Yahoo Autos Yahoo Retrieved 2015 06 01 Mazda MX 5 Wins World Car of the Year 2016 T W White amp Sons Blog 2016 03 24 Retrieved 2016 07 15 2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata Car and Driver 2015 01 01 Retrieved 2015 02 17 ND Miata Electric Power Steering Anyone Else Worried RallyWays Retrieved 2017 12 01 2019 Mazda MX 5 Miata Mazda 2019 03 27 Retrieved 2015 03 27 Yes this is the inevitable Hot Wheels v Matchbox Mazda MX 5 Miata comparison post the Lamley Group 2016 06 23 Retrieved 2018 02 02 All new Mazda MX 5 RF Mazda UK Retrieved 2016 12 01 Masda MX 5 Brochure PDF Mazda Motors UK 2016 12 16 Archived from the original PDF on 2016 12 28 Retrieved 2016 12 27 Mazda Mazda MX 5 RF Launch Edition www brayleys co uk Retrieved 2016 12 01 Senior FCA Exec Confirms Mazda MX 5 Platform For New Fiat Abarth Model Motor Authority Internet Brands Automotive Group 2014 12 23 Retrieved 2014 12 28 New Fiat 124 Spider UK prices and specs Auto Express Dennis Publishing Limited 2016 08 22 Retrieved 2016 12 27 a b Payne Henry 2016 06 20 Payne How Fiat saved Mazda s Miata Detroit News Retrieved 2016 12 27 Capparella Joseph 2018 06 01 2019 Mazda MX 5 Miata Gets More Power Car and Driver Retrieved 2018 07 22 2022 Mazda MX 5 Pricing and Packaging Mazda USA 2021 12 16 Retrieved 2021 12 17 All new Mazda MX 5 Icon special edition to debut at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed Press release UK Mazda 2016 06 21 Retrieved 2021 10 31 Mazda MX 5 Levanto Roadster blog 2016 07 01 Retrieved 2018 12 15 Brodie James 2018 03 12 New Mazda MX 5 Z Sport 2018 review UK Auto Express Retrieved 2022 08 11 Mazda MX 5 Yamamoto Signature Roadster blog 2018 05 30 Retrieved 2018 12 15 Mazda MX 5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition to Premiere at Chicago Auto Show Mazda 2019 01 09 Retrieved 2019 01 09 Mazda MX 5 30th Anniversary 2019 UK review Autocar Retrieved 2019 11 17 Mazda North American Operations Answers Ongoing Demand For 2019 Mazda MX 5 Miata 30th Anniversary Inside Mazda Retrieved 2019 05 16 Limited edition Mazda MX 5 to celebrate 30 years of world s favourite roadster Motoring com au 2018 12 12 Retrieved 2018 12 15 Tabamo Dinzo 2019 09 12 Just 14 images of people receiving their 30th Anniversary Mazda Miatas Top Gear Philippines Summit Media Retrieved 2022 03 23 Limjoco Kevin C 2021 10 23 2021 Mazda MX 5 RF 30th Anniversary Edition C C Publishing and Media Group Retrieved 2022 03 23 Smith Christopher 2020 03 09 Mazda Revives A Classic Nameplate With The MX 5 Eunos Edition Motorsport Network Retrieved 2020 03 11 Lye Gerard 2020 03 11 Mazda MX 5 Eunos Edition for France only 110 units Paultan org Retrieved 2020 03 11 Cars SUVs amp Crossovers US Mazda Retrieved 2021 10 03 Baldwin Roberto 2020 06 29 Mazda Miata 100th Anniversary Released in Limited Edition for the U S as 2020MY Car and Driver US Retrieved 2018 11 19 Mazda PH Celebrates Centenary with Mazda3 and MX 5 100th Anniversary Special Edition Models wheels ph Philippines 2020 09 03 Retrieved 2020 12 16 Mazda Is Producing This Special Limited Run MX 5 Exclusively For The Philippine Market CarGuide 2022 02 16 Retrieved 2022 02 18 Garcia Leandre 2022 02 18 Mazda celebrates Miata Club Philippines 25th year with a special edition MX 5 Top Gear Philippines Summit Media Retrieved 2022 03 23 Sarne Vernon B 2022 02 16 Want a Mazda MX 5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition Visor Retrieved 2022 03 23 Mazda MX 5 Miata ND Technical specifications size dimensions fuel economy ultimatespecs com Mazda MX 5 PDF France Mazda Retrieved 2017 09 28 Pund Daniel May 2017 2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata Long Term Test Update Car and Driver US Retrieved 2017 07 20 Oagana Alex 2015 10 07 2015 Mazda MX 5 Equals Audi TT Performance in Poor Euro NCAP Rating autoevolution SoftNews NET Retrieved 2016 12 27 Clarkson Jeremy 2016 05 23 The Clarkson Review 2016 Mazda MX 5 The Sunday Times UK Retrieved 2018 06 24 The Top Gear car review Mazda MX 5 Top Gear magazine UK Retrieved 2018 06 24 2018 Mazda MX 5 Miata Car and Driver Retrieved 2018 06 28 Mazda MX 5 Convertible What Car Retrieved 2018 06 28 Japan Car of the Year Award BATFA Japan Retrieved 2018 05 27 St Antoine Arthur 2016 03 22 2016 Automobile All Stars The Winners Automobile Retrieved 2019 01 19 Mazda MX 5 Miata 10Best Cars Car and Driver Retrieved 2018 05 27 2019 10Best Cars Car and Driver 2018 11 29 Retrieved 2018 11 30 2016 Yahoo Autos Fresh Ride of the Year Mazda MX 5 Miata www yahoo com Retrieved 2015 11 17 2016 Mazda MX 5 Miata review Roadshow CNET 2015 07 28 Retrieved 2016 02 22 Simpson John 2016 03 24 Mazda MX 5 named World Car of the Year 2016 ahead of A4 and Merc s GLC Contract Hire And Leasing UK Retrieved 2016 03 31 Mazda MX 5 wins 2016 World Car of the Year award The Japan Times 2016 03 25 Retrieved 2018 10 03 Simpson John 2016 03 02 Mazda MX 5 named UK Car of the Year 2016 Contract Hire And Leasing UK Retrieved 2016 03 31 Hudson Paul 2016 07 08 Mazda MX 5 named Telegraph Car of the Year 2016 The Daily Telegraph Retrieved 2018 10 03 Roadster of the Year 2017 Mazda MX 5 RF Auto Express 2017 06 28 Retrieved 2018 05 28 Red Dot Award Product Design Mazda MX 5 RF Red Dot Retrieved 2018 05 28 Hunting Benjamin 2018 03 21 DNA Award Winner 2018 Mazda MX 5 Miata New York Daily News Retrieved 2018 05 28 What Car Car of the Year Awards 2018 Mazda MX 5 2 0 SE L What Car Retrieved 2018 05 28 MotorWeek Drivers Choice Awards MotorWeek 2018 02 08 Retrieved 2018 06 01 2019 Editor s Choice Awards Edmunds com 2019 02 12 Retrieved 2019 02 12 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to wbr Mazda MX 5 ND and wbr Mazda Roadster ND Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mazda MX 5 ND amp oldid 1129637902, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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