Josh Nevett
Very Good
2026 Mazda MX-5 review
The time to buy a Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary has come and gone, such is the exclusivity and popularity of this limited-run roadster.
26 Days Ago
Overview
Variant
—
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
662km
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
662km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
3915 mm
Height
1230 mm
Width
1735 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Boot space
130 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
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