Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 is a two-seater convertible. The changes in the new version affect both the variant with a canvas roof as to who has it and folding metal ("Roadster Coupe").

2009 Mazda MX-5


Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 2009 model is available with the same gasoline engines, a 1.8-liter 126 hp and a 2.0 liter 160 hp, that is, give the same power that the model still sells.

2009 Mazda MX-5


Mazda MX-5

What has changed is that the 160-hp modifications have to give the maximum power at a speed higher. It has different pistons with another design, new valve springs and the friction that generates some of their moving parts is less. There are changes in the intake system so that the engine has a different sound.

2009 Mazda MX-5


Mazda MX-5

The manual gearbox of six marches that has the Mazda MX-5 of 160 hp has been revised to make the transition from one to another is softer (the synchronizers among the first four speeds are coated carbon).

2009 Mazda MX-5 Interior


Mazda MX-5

For the first time in Europe, can choose a six-speed automatic (Activematic) which has the option of selecting gears manually since there are few controls on the steering wheel. The front suspension has a new setting for the response to the changes of address to be more direct.

Mazda MX-5

There are aerodynamic improvements for the new form of frontbumper and by new baffles that are affixed to the front wheels.

Mazda MX-5

The version of hard folding roof is more than the amount of insulating material (surrounding the suspension and on the roof) than the previous model to limit the aerodynamic noise and it is caused by contact of the wheels to the asphalt. In the variant of the canvas roof of noise reduction has been lower.

Mazda MX-5

All versions have stability control as standard (DSC) and an indicator of average and instantaneous fuel economy and a thermometer. There is an auxiliary plug for external audio players.

Mazda MX-5

For more equipped variants ('Sportive') there is a new Bose sound equipment and connection "Bluetooth" for the phone with controls on the steering wheel for its management. Heated seats needed less time to warm up and have five levels of adjustment (in the current model can not be graded intensity).

Mazda MX-5

Some changes in appearance are in the frontbumper, which has ventilation and frameworks of different antifogs, the headlamps and the pilots, which also changed. Tires, which can be 16 "or 17", have a new design. There are two new colors for the body, "Aluminum Metallic" and "Metropolitan Gray Mica."

Mazda MX-5

In all versions have been eliminated a projection of the outer surface of the pockets of the gates to make more space paramilitary legs. The armrest of the door and center console is padded.