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
Hatchback
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
3 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.1 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 L/100km
Power and torque
270kW / 550Nm
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
817km
662km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
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
—
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 20 GB
Internal Memory /HD
—
Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 14.5 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 8.8 in
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
—
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
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
—
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
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
12v power outlet
—
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 162 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
Cc: 2,995 cc
Liters: 3 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
Cc: 1,998 cc
Engine code: SKYACTIV-G
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV Charge Sustaining: yes
WLTP emissions
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Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 58 L
Gas capacity: 58 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 45 L
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Hybrid and electric systems
—
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 14.5 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location Dashboard passenger side: yes
Screen size: 10.9 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 11.9 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: 7.1 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 817 km
Combined: 14.1 km/L
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: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Performance
—
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 367 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 270 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 550 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,700 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
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 150 kW
Maximum torque nm: 340 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,200 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Secondary power
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Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Limited slip differential
Location center: yes
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
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
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
—
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
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
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 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 diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 8.5 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: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: PPC
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Convertible
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: ND
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Roadster
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
—
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 965 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 480 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat up; to lower window: 130 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,565 mm
Overall height: 1,404 mm
Overall length: 4,745 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,022 mm
Overall width: 1,842 mm
Rear track: 1,546 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,600 mm
Wheelbase: 2,825 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: 1,039 mm
Headroom rear: 953 mm
Hip room front: 1,476 mm
Hip room rear: 1,446 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,421 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,384 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
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
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
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
—
Paint
Type pearl: yes
Paint
Type mica: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
—
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Weights
Published kerb weight: 2,025 kg
Tare weight: 1,989 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: 755 w
Touch screen: yes
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
Speakers
3D enhancement: yes
Number of: 19
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Door sill protector
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Luxury trim
—
Luxury trim
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
Number of: 4
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
—
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
—
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
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
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Autonomous drive
—
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 87
ANCAP child occupant score: 87
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 78
ANCAP safety assist score: 79
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jun 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2024
ANCAP version tested: 2.0 TDI Avant Basis LHD
Crash test results
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Side airbag
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Head protection: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Ventilated: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
—
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 1
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roof
—
Convertible roof
Type soft: yes
Glass rear window: yes
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
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