William Stopford
2027 Mazda MX-5 update brings more safety tech, higher prices
The Mazda MX-5 is now between $1950 and $4950 more expensive, but it has received more standard equipment.
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Not available
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
5.2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
13.7 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 L/100km
Power and torque
614kW / 1000Nm
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
599km
662km
Warranty
2 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
—
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Mobile Integration
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
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Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 10.25 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 8.8 in
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking assistance
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Telematics
—
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 214 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 312 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 485 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 130 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 161 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 218 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 5,204 cc
Liters: 5.2 L
Number of cylinders: 12
Engine
Cc: 1,998 cc
Engine code: SKYACTIV-G
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 82 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 45 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.25 in
Touch pad control: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Screen size: 8.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 13.7 L/100km
Country/highway: 9.4 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 599 km
Combined: 7.3 km/L
Country/highway: 10.6 km/L
Urban: 4.7 km/L
Urban: 21.3 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.8 L/100km
Country/highway: 5.5 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 662 km
Combined: 14.7 km/L
Country/highway: 18.2 km/L
Urban: 11 km/L
Urban: 9.1 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 345 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.3 s
Performance
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Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 835 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 614 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 1,000 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 184 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 135 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 205 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 7,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,000 rpm
Active differential
Location: Rear
Active differential
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Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manufacturer's name: SKYACTIV-MT
Transmission description: Manual
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Manual
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
—
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 325 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 84
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 205 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 84
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 205 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 11.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Body style
Body type: Convertible
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: ND
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Roadster
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 248 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 130 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,700 mm
Front track: 1,680 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 120 mm
Overall height: 1,290 mm
Overall length: 4,850 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,044 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,120 mm
Overall width: 1,942 mm
Rear track: 1,670 mm
Wheelbase: 2,885 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 9,400 mm
Front track: 1,495 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 150 mm
Overall height: 1,230 mm
Overall length: 3,915 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,918 mm
Overall width: 1,735 mm
Rear track: 1,505 mm
Wheelbase: 2,310 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 983 mm
Leg room front: 1,108 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,380 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 950 mm
Hip room front: 1,320 mm
Leg room front: 1,096 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,325 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
Exterior door handles
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Digital matrix: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
—
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type mica: yes
Glass roof
Sunshade type: Electric
Glass roof
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Convertible roof
—
Convertible roof
Type soft: yes
Glass rear window: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
—
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,315 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,910 kg
Tare weight: 1,856 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Published kerb weight: 1,035 kg
Tare weight: 1,008.75 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 1,170 w
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Brand name: Bowers & Wilkins
Number of: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy
On doors: Alloy
Luxury trim
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 4
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat belts
—
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Knee airbags
—
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Head protection: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous drive
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Anti collision system
—
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Lane departure warning
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Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Ventilated: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seat upholstery
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Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Seating
—
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 1
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Intermediate service
Distance: 16,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Storage
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
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