NEW SPECIAL EDITION MAZDA MX-5 ‘MIYAKO' ON SALE 1 JULY
- New highly specified Mazda MX-5 ‘Miyako' special edition on sale from £18,385 (OTR)
- Unique leather trim, 17-inch alloy wheels, special colours and special edition exclusivity
- First special edition of upgraded MX-5 offered on both soft-top and roadster coupe
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.
New Mazda MX-5 Miyako / Performance & Economy
| |
0-62mph
(sec)
|
Top speed
(mph)
|
Combined
(mpg)
|
Urban
(mpg)
|
Extra-Urban
(mpg)
|
| 1.8 Miyako Soft Top |
9.9 |
121 |
40.4 |
29.7 |
51.4 |
| 2.0 Miyako Roadster Coupe |
7.9 |
132 |
38.2 |
28.0 |
48.7 |
New Mazda MX-5 Miyako / Price List – July 2010
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Power
(ps)
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'On the road'
Retail
|
Emissions
CO2 (g/km)
|
Road Fund
Licence Band
|
Insurance
Group
|
| 1.8 Miyako Soft Top |
126 |
£18,385 |
167 |
H |
21E |
| 2.0 Miyako Roadster Coupe |
160 |
£20,885 |
177 |
I |
27E |
NB ‘On the road' prices include 17.5% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years European Roadside Assistance. All models are available with free 7-day drive away insurance.
