The MX-5, also known as Miata ( /miˈɑːtə/) in North America and Eunos Roadster in Japan, is a lightweight two-seater roadster, of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. The model was introduced in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. The MX-5 was conceived as a small roadster – with light weight and minimal mechanical complexity limited only by legal and safety requirements; technologically modern, but a philosophically direct descendant of small British and Italian roadsters of the 1960s such as theTriumph Spitfire, MG MGB, Fiat 124 Sport Spider, Alfa Romeo Spider and Lotus Elan.
The second generation MX-5 (NB) was launched in 1998 and the current (NC) model has been in production since 2006. It continues to be the best-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history and by February 2011 over 900,000 MX-5s had been built and sold around the world.
Since the launch of the third generation MX-5, Mazda consolidated worldwide marketing using the MX-5 name, though enthusiasts in the US still refer to it as Miata, a name that means "reward" in Old High German, and the vehicle in 2011 was still marketed by Mazda in the US as the MX-5 Miata in printed showroom brochures.
Generations and overview
The MX-5, also known as Miata ( /miˈɑːtə/) in North America and Eunos Roadster in Japan, is a lightweight two-seater roadster, of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. The model was introduced in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. The MX-5 was conceived as a small roadster – with light weight and minimal mechanical complexity limited only by legal and safety requirements; technologically modern, but a philosophically direct descendant of small British and Italian roadsters of the 1960s such as theTriumph Spitfire, MG MGB, Fiat 124 Sport Spider, Alfa Romeo Spider and Lotus Elan.
The second generation MX-5 (NB) was launched in 1998 and the current (NC) model has been in production since 2006. It continues to be the best-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history and by February 2011 over 900,000 MX-5s had been built and sold around the world.
Since the launch of the third generation MX-5, Mazda consolidated worldwide marketing using the MX-5 name, though enthusiasts in the US still refer to it as Miata, a name that means "reward" in Old High German, and the vehicle in 2011 was still marketed by Mazda in the US as the MX-5 Miata in printed showroom brochures.
2008
Facelift
The MX-5 facelift was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and Science Museum in London, and later in 2009 Chicago Auto Show.
Japanese model went on sale in December 9, 2008 at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers.
Major changes concern the restyled front which now incorporates elements from Mazda’s newer models like the larger grille and new head and fog lights. Further restyled elements are the side skirts, rear bumper and the tail lights. The soft-top Touring and Grand Touring models feature a mesh grille bordered by a chrome frame. The hardtop Roadster Coupe now features a mesh grille bordered by a chrome frame and chrome elements inside the headlamps and outer door handles.
The instrument panel gained darker features and redesigned graphics for the gauges. To create more leg space in the cabin, a protrusion from the door pockets was eliminated.
The 2.0-litre engine was rated 167 bhp (125 kW; 169 PS) at 7,200 rpm and 140 lb·ft (190 N·m) at 5,000 rpm for manual, 158 bhp (118 kW; 160 PS) at 6,700 rpm and 140 lb·ft (190 N·m) at 5,000 rpm for automatic. Engine redline was raised by 500 rpm to 7,200 rpm in manual model. The suspension and gearbox have been fine-tuned; latter offers smoother shifts and automatic transmission will be introduced in Europe for the first time.
MX-5
Superlight version (2009)
MX-5 Superlight is a concept car commemorating the 20th anniversary of MX-5, designed at Mazda's studio in Frankfurt, Germany. It is made of lightweight materials to improve performance, handling, fuel economy, and CO2 emissions and does not include a windshield. It was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The vehicle included a MZR 1.8-litre petrol engine rated 126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 167 N·m (123 lb·ft) at 4,500 rpm, 5-speed manual transmission, double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, Bilstein monotube damper, 205/45R17 tires, 300 mm (11.8 in) ventilated front brake discs and 280 mm (11.0 in) solid rear brake discs. The "Superlight" weighs in at 2,200 lb (1,000 kg), making it 100 lb (45 kg). heavier than the original NA series MX-5 .
Mazda Roadster 20th Anniversary (2009)
The Roadster 20th Anniversary models are based on the Roadster RS soft-top model with a six-speed manual transmission, and the VS Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) hard-top model with a six-speed automatic transmission, for Japanese market, commemorating 20 years of Mazda Roadster. Special equipment included Special equipment RECARO bucket sport seats (Black Alcantara and red leather), exclusive '20th Anniversary' badges on each side fender, clear front fog lights and bezels (black and silver on soft-top and RHT models respectively), 205/45R17 84W tires with 17-inch aluminum wheels (standard equipment on the soft-top base model), cowl connecting type front strut tower bar (standard equipment on the soft-top base model), fabric soft top with glass rear window (soft-top model only), heated seats with five temperature settings (standard equipment on the RHT base model), soft padding with synthetic leather door armrests and center console lid (standard equipment on the RHT base model).
MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition (2010)
The 20th Anniversary Model is a limited (2000 units) version of MX-5 soft top with MZR 1.8L engine for European market, commemorating 20 years of MX-5. It includes a special exterior styling package with chrome grille, door handles and headlight fascia; silver-look fog lamp frames, specific 17-inch alloy wheels and 20th Anniversary logos, a strut tower bar. Available body colours include True Red, Crystal White Pearl and, specific for this edition, a new Aurora Blue (with matching painted decorative elements in the interior).
The vehicle was unveiled in 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
UK model covered 32 percent of the
Anniversary model production (around 600 units), which was based on soft-top
1.8 SE. It included 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels with a unique silver finish,
front fog lights, chrome trims (around the grille, headlamps and fog lights),
body-coloured roll bars and a supporting strut brace. Inside, the stainless
steel scuff plate features a unique '20th Anniversary' logo and limited edition
number, premium '20th Anniversary' branded floor mats, a body-coloured front
dashboard, aluminium pedal set, and manual air-conditioning, leather steering
wheel, gear knob and hand-brake; MP3-compatible Radio/CD audio system with six
speakers, steering wheel controls and an auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 and
iPod connection. Available body colours include red, white and blue. True Red,
Crystal White Pearlescent, Aurora Blue Mica body colours were £395 options.
MX-5
Miyako (2010)
MX-5 1.8i Miyako and 2.0i Miyako are limited
(500 units each) versions of MX-5 soft-top convertible with MZR 1.8L engine and
powered retractable hard top with MZR 2.0L engine respectively for UK market,
commemorating 20 years of MX-5. The Miyako package included 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,
and free metallic paint with Aluminium Silver Metallic option (and Velocity Red
Mica on 1.8i Miyako). Both Miyako models also included remote central locking,
a leather steering wheel with audio controls, an MP3 compatible audio system
with six speakers and auxiliary (AUX) jack input, heated electric mirrors and
electric front windows, a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser. 2.0i
Miyako also included Limited Slip Differential, Dynamic Stability Control,
Traction Control System.
MX-5 Matte and Black
Special Edition (2010)
It is a version of MX-5 with MZR 2.0L engine,
commemorating 20 years of MX-5 in France. The vehicle was unveiled in 21st
annual Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV in Paris.
2010
SEMA concept (2010)
MX-5 Super20 included DPTune-reflashed ECU
with a supercharged Cosworth motor, ACT clutch, MAZDASPEED coilover shocks and
shock tower brace, and Racing Beat hollow anti-roll bars. StopTech brakes,
SpeedSource brake disks, 16-inch Enkei wheels.
The vehicles was unveiled in 2010 SEMA show.
MX-5
GT (2011-)
It is a race car built for the MSA British
Endurance Championship 2011, built by Jota Sport. It included engine rated
275bhp, six speed sequential paddle shift gearbox, carbon doors and
Polycarbonate windows, Spirited Green metallic body colour.
MX-5
Sport Black (2011)
It is a limited (500 units) model of MX-5
powered retractable hard-top with 160PS MZR-2.0L engine and Sport Tech
equipment package, inspired by the Mazda MX-5 GT race car, for UK market. It
included Brilliant Black powered retractable hard-top, black leather interior
with contrasting 'sand' colour stitching, Piano Black steering wheel and deco
panel, and unique 'Black Limited Edition' exterior badging, uniquely numbered
interior plaque and Limited Edition floor mats, dark 'gun metal' 17-inch alloy
wheels. Available body colour included Spirited Green metallic, Crystal White
Pearlescent and Velocity Red mica.
The vehicle went on sale in mid-July 2011.
Mazda Roadster BLACK
TUNED (2011-)
The Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED models are
based on Mazda Roadster RS Power Retractable Hard Top with 2.0-liter DOHC
engine and six-speed manual transmission, and Mazda Roadster VS Power
Retractable Hard Top with 2.0-liter DOHC engine and six-speed
electronically-controlled automatic transmission, for Japanese market. They
included following:
Factory-installed option included 6-disc CD
changer with AM/FM radio/MP3/WMA player and AUX jack. Available exterior body
colors included Spirited Green Metallic (exclusive), Velocity Red Mica
(exclusive) and Crystal Pearl White Mica (special body color).
The vehicles went on sale in 2011/10/03 at
Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers.
2011
SEMA concepts (2011)
MX-5 Spyder is a MX-5 soft top designed by
Mazda North American Operations and Magna Car Top Systems. It included a
single-panel grenadine-red soft-top made by Haartz Corporation, lower car body,
Stratosphere White body colour, Yokohama AO48 225/45R17 performance with
17-inch 10-spoke ADVAN RS wheels in Gun Metal Metallic, turbocharged MZR
2.0-liter engine fueled by BP's isobutanol, lithium-ion racing battery made by
Braille Battery, Racing Beat header, intake and exhaust muffler, MAZDASPEED
coil over kit, Brembo brakes, tanned Saddle black-leather seats with Aqua
leather accents and Coal Ash suede inserts, Spider Silk Gray Metallic-colored
trim pieces on the doors and dash, black interior, customized floor mats by
Star West, MAZDASPEED short-throw shifter.
MX-5 Super20 included Hyper Orange
Mica-coloured body, stationary glossy black hardtop with matching orange
stripes, color-matched roll bar, black leather seats with suede seat inserts
and orange contrast channel stitching, DPTune reflashed ECU, Racing Beat
304-stainless steel header and exhaust, Racing Beat hollow front and rear
anti-roll bars, ACT organic street clutch, MAZDASPEED coil overs and a shock
tower brace, Power Slot slotted brake rotors, StopTech stainless steel brake
lines and street performance brake pads, SpeedSource front brake ducts, black 16-inch
Enkei RPF1 twin-spoke racing wheels, Toyo Proxes RA-1 245/45ZR16
high-performance tires and 20mm H&R Track+ bolt-on wheel spacers in the
rear with 15mm Sparco wheel spacers in the front.
The vehicles were unveiled in 2011 SEMA show.
Tokyo
Auto Salon 2012 concepts (2012)
Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED-2012 is based on
Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED, but with BBS lightweight alloy wheels, Bilstein
height adjustable dampers, brembo brake system (painted in gold for the front)
and RECARO seats.
Mazda Roadster NR-A 'Jimba-Ittai' (マツダ ロードスター NR-A “人馬一体号”) is a race car with
ENKEI 16-inch alloy wheels, Blidgestone 16-inch tires, Bilstein dampers for the
20-milimeter lower vehicle height, Endless brake pads, TAKATA four-point
seatbelts.
The vehicles were unveiled in Tokyo Auto
Salon 2012.
MX-5
Miata Special Edition (2012)
It is a limited (450 units) version of 2012
MX-5 Miata with black-only Power Retractable Hard Top, two new body (non-roof)
colours, new 17-inch black gunmetal alloy wheels, black exterior accents, black
heated leather seats and piano black interior finishes, six-speed manual
transmission with short-throw shifter or six-speed Sport automatic transmission
with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Premium and Suspension packages.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Chicago Auto
Show.
MX-5 Venture Edition
(2012)
MX-5 Venture Edition are limited (250
Soft-top, 550 Roadster Coupe) versions of Mazda MX-5 1.8 MZR Soft-top (SE) and
2.0 MZR Roadster Coupe (Sport Tech) for the UK market. It included Havana Brown
heated leather seats, leather steering wheel and hand brake with contrasting
grey stitching, matching door trim, climate control air-conditioning, piano
black dashboard accents, alloy pedals, cruise control, satellite navigation
system by Sanyo TomTom, choice of 3 body colours (Metropolitan Grey Mica, Ebony
Mica, Crystal White Pearlescent), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a Traction
Control System (TCS), Limited Slip Differential (Roadster Coupe only).
MX-5
"Yusho" (2012)
It is a version of MX-5 with supercharged
2.0-liter MZR petrol engine with supercharger kit by Flyin 'Miata and Cosworth
pistons and connecting rods rated 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp) and
274 N·m (202 lb·ft) at 5450rpm, top speed of 240 km/h
(149 mph), individually designed muffler with large cross sections and
centrally positioned double tailpipes, six-speed manual transmission with
special sports clutch and shorter final drive ratio of 4.1, suspension with
Bilstein shock absorbers, sport, larger stabilizer bars and lowering springs
from Eibach; 8Jx17 anthracite gray alloy wheels with Toyo semi-slick tires,
matt-white film wrapping and white foiled rear spoiler, rear diffuser in carbon
fiber-optics and the dark wheels, suede-trimmed steering wheel, Recaro sport
seats with leather and Alcantara.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Leipzig
Motor Show.
Senshu
MX-5 Roadster Coupe (2012)
It is a limited (200 unit) version of MX-5
with Retractable Hard Top with 2.0-liter MZR petrol engine, six-speed manual
transmission, sport-line equipment, for German market. It included dark alloy
wheels with 205/45R17 tires, a "racing stripe" Seitenfolierung, a
black rear diffuser, sport exhaust tailpipes and a black bezel of the front
grille, light gray leather interior with embossed five-stage seat heating for
driver and front passenger, accessory option include an iPod and USB adapter
and lowering vehicle by 30 millimeters. Available body colors included
Brilliant Black Metallic Arachneweiß Tornadoraot and metallic.
The model name was chosen by 9,600 Facebook
users who had voted at the TV station DMAX. Other candidate names included
"Arashi" and "Migoto".
MX-5
GT Concept (2012)
It is a concept car inspired by the MX-5 GT
race programme, built by Jota Sport. It included a normally aspirated 2.0-litre
Mazda petrol engine rated 205bhp, manual transmission, adjustable suspension,
carbon front splitter, a rear diffuser and boot spoiler, sports exhaust system
with a central tailpipe, Recaro seats, road slicks tires, body-coloured roll
hoops behind the seats.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
MX-5
Kuro Edition (2012)
MX-5 Kuro are limited (200 soft-top, 400
Roadster Coupe) versions of MX-5 126PS 1.8i SE Soft-top and 160PS 2.0i Sport
Tech Roadster Coupe, for the UK market. The Soft-top and Roadster Coupe
included 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions respectively. Common features included
a diffuser-style rear sports bumper, larger diameter sports exhaust, unique
race car inspired exterior graphics, Black detailing around the front grille
and front fog lights, plus unique 'Kuro Edition' badging, Stone and Black
heated leather seats, Stone leather door inserts with contrasting red
stitching, a silver interior deco panel with red accents, alloy pedals, premium
floor mats with race inspired logo and climate control air-conditioning.
The vehicles went on sale in July 2012.
Marketing
As part of Mazda's 20th anniversary of Mazda
Roadster in Japan, Motor Corporation held a special commemorative event on
September 20, 2009, at its Miyoshi Proving Ground in western Japan.
As part of Mazda's 20th anniversary of Mazda
MX-5, 200 MX-5's from Europe were gathered at 24 Hours of Le Mans. A "Best
of Show" competition was held during the event with a special award going
to the most beautiful MX-5.
2012
update
New features included using coordinated black
and silver features to the respective soft top and power retractable hard top
cars, more aggressive looking front face, a new luxury tan color interior
option, improved control of the accelerator in the manual transmission models
and brakes in all models, implementing Active Bonnet for pedestrian protection,
weight reduction via re-designed front bumper, new 17-inch aluminum wheels and
the internal wiring.
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