Upgraded Mazda MX-5 & MX-5 Roadster Coupe

Upgraded for 2009, the 8-strong range of new Mazda MX-5 sportscars will go on sale in the UK 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.

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’ six-speed 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 sportscar thrills of driving the Mazda MX-5 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.