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Continuing to celebrate the 20th
Anniversary of the world’s
best-selling roadster, Mazda has
introduced a new ‘summer special
edition’ version of its iconic
sportscar, named the Mazda MX-5
Miyako.
The new model, which is on sale
from 1 July, is available in two
versions – the 1.8i Miyako
soft-top priced at £18,385
(on-the-road) and the more
powerful 2.0i Miyako roadster
coupe with the world’s fastest
folding powered roof (up or down
in 12 seconds), priced at
£20,885 (on-the-road).
The name ‘Miyako’ is taken from
the idyllic Japanese holiday
island of Miyako-jima,
considered by many to be one of
the most beautiful spots in
Japan and the perfect location
for open-top motoring.
The new Miyako is generously
equipped with the interior
benefitting from unique Medici
premium perforated black leather
trim with a red underlay and
stitching, special badging,
floor mats and climate control
air-conditioning. The exterior
includes front fog lamps, larger
17-inch alloy wheels, a front
suspension strut brace (for
improved steering response), and
free metallic paint.
“The new Mazda MX-5 Miyako will
have extra appeal to a broader
range of customers, including
those who recognise the uniquely
pure driving pleasure this Mazda
continues to deliver, and those
who aspire to owning a special
edition model,” comments Mark
Cameron, sales director, Mazda
UK.
“This is the first special
edition model based on the
upgraded MX-5 that we have
offered on both soft‑top and
roadster coupe body styles and I
am sure it will attract new
buyers to our brand. Both
models also represent great
value, with the 2.0i Miyako
costing just £590 more than the
entry level 2.0 SE model.”
The 1.8i 126ps Miyako soft-top
accelerates to 62mph in a brisk
9.9 seconds, while the 2.0i
Miyako roadster coupe with its
160ps engine undercuts that time
by two seconds. Combined mpg
and CO2 ratings are
40.4/38.2mpg and 167/177g/km,
respectively. Both Miyako
models carry generous equipment
levels with many features as
standard including: remote
central locking, a leather
steering wheel with audio
controls, an MP3 compatible
audio system with six speakers
and auxiliary (AUX) jack input,
as well as heated electric
mirrors and electric front
windows, a Thatcham Category 1
alarm and immobiliser. In
addition, Limited Slip
Differential (LSD), Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) and
Traction Control System (TCS)
are included on the 2.0i.
Both versions of the MX-5 Miyako
will be available in Aluminium
Silver Metallic, while the
soft-top will also be available
in Velocity Red Mica – free of
charge. Just 500 examples of
each version will be
manufactured for the UK market. |
