Mazda Reveals 25th Anniversary Edition MX-5 at New York Auto Show

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Mazda Reveals 25th Anniversary Edition MX-5 at New York Auto Show

- Mazda also debuts the newly developed chassis of the next MX-5 -


HIROSHIMA, Japan [Press Release]

Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil the Mazda MX-5 Miata
25th Anniversary Edition today at the New York International Auto Show.

The special edition model was created to celebrate 25 years since the launch
of Mazda’s iconic roadster, the Mazda MX-5 (known as Mazda Roadster in Japan).
Also today, the automaker will reveal a newly-developed SKYACTIV-Chassis
that will be used in the upcoming next generation MX-5.

This year at the New York Auto Show Mazda is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the MX-5 Miata sports car with a large display of old and new models. The highlights of the ceremony are the debut of a new 25th anniversary special edition of the car, and the unveiling of the next generation all-new Mazda MX-5’s SKYACTIV chassis.




So contrary to the earlier reports, the 2015 MX-5 is not going to be revealed in full at NYIAS. We will only get a glimpse of its chassis, which features a front-midship-engine layout and rear-wheel-drive configuration. The engine is moved further towards the center of the car, and the whole thing weighs 100 kg less than the current model.




As for the Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition, it comes only in Soul Red Metallic and is based on the 2.0-litre 160ps Roadster Coupe model with power retractable hard top and either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.

What sets the special edition model apart includes Brilliant Black-painted roof, A-pillars, and door mirror housings; the off-white leather seat upholstery and door trim, hand-finished dashboard decorative panel in Piano Black and the fitting of Bilstein dampers plus 17-inch Dark Gunmetal alloy wheels.

Pricing and availability of the Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition are yet to be announced.








source: Mazda Media