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About the Mazda MX-5
The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Convertible and 2D Targa body styles. Available in Australia from $33,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $55,790 for the Limited Edition.
There are 3 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.
Engine options include 1.5L petrol direct injection (96kW/150Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (118kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2017 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
93.02 - 114.23 kW/t
74.83 kW/t
253.59 kW/t
Boot Space
127 - 130 litres
127 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 7.4 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
608 - 738 km
462 km
1,500 km
Price
$33,340 - $55,790
$29,590
$521,715
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 10 years
2 years
9 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 - 150 mm
100 mm
150 mm
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
GT
Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD | $55,790 |
*excl. on-roads
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1230mm
1735mm
3915mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the GT with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda MX-5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda MX-5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda MX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $33,340.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Limited Edition that starts from $55,790.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, GT and Limited Edition.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 118kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses Premium Unleaded.