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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Upgraded Mazda MX-5
Upgraded for 2009, the 8-strong range of new Mazda MX-5 sportscars will go on sale across the water during April. Both the soft-top and Roadster Coupe bodystyles have a fresh design that enhances dynamic appeal, is harmonised with Mazda’s next-generation Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda2 line-up and lowers aerodynamic drag to Cd 0.38 (soft-top) and 0.36 (Roadster Coupe).
Chassis modifications ensure that all models deliver an evolution of Mazda’s unique Jinba Ittai – oneness between car and driver – by enhancing the Mazda MX-5's legendary agility and controllability even further. Fine-tuning of both the 1.8i and 2.0i engines has achieved significant reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption.
“The latest exterior, interior and technical upgrades to the 2009 Mazda MX-5 range will ensure that the soft-top will continue to offer the purest, fun-to-drive thrills, while the Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe adds to those thrills with an even more coupe-like and premium experience,” explained Mark Cameron, Sales Director Mazda.
For 2009, Mazda MX-5 customers will now have a choice of four powertrains, all fine-tuned to use less fuel – the 126ps 1.8i or higher-revving 160ps 2.0i with five-speed gearbox, the 160ps 2.0i with a smoother-shifting six-speed manual gearbox and the new 160ps 2.0i ‘PowerShift’ sixspeed sequential paddle-shift transmission with full-auto mode.
The engine fine-tuning and aerodynamic drag reductions have resulted in significantly lower CO2 (from 167 g/km for the 1.8i, down from 174 g/km) and enhanced fuel consumption (from 40.4 mpg for the 1.8i, up from 38.7 mpg).
The new PowerShift transmission delivers an even more sporty drive for the Mazda MX-5, with gear changes achieved by operating the paddles behind the steering wheel – just like an F1 racecar – so the driver does not have to take his, or her, hand off the wheel. PowerShift makes Broad cross-country driving in the MX-5 even more thrilling and when road, traffic conditions or the driver’s mood demands, the full-auto mode gives the option of fully automatic operation for easy city driving and motorway cruising.
The sportscar thrills of driving the Mazda MX5 2.0i with a manual transmission are further enhanced by raising its rev-limit by 500rpm to 7,500rpm and retuning the engine to develop peak power (160ps) at 7,000rpm (up 300rpm). For models with the six-speed gearbox, the engine is fitted with a new Induction Sound Enhancer (ISE) which gives the power unit an even more exciting sound.
Sport models are equipped with new 17-inch alloy wheels, uprated Bilstein dampers, a front suspension strut bracing bar, a six-speed manual transmission, front fog lamps and heated leather seats. New specification additions include climate control air conditioning, cruise control, a premium BOSE® audio system with 6-CD changer and seven speakers, and Bluetooth technology with voice recognition for hands-free telephoning.
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