Mazda MX-5 Base (2017) price & specs

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Overview

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Targa that was released to the Australian market on 3rd January 2017. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sport built in Japan with prices starting at $38,550 before on-road costs.

This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 7.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 164g of CO₂. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 643km per full tank

The Mazda MX-5 measures 1235mm (48.6 inches) in height, 3915mm (154.1 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2310mm (90.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1080kg (2381.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 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

100 litres

495 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

$37,245 - $55,790

$33,470

$552,683

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

5 - 11 years

3 years

10 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Ground Clearance Unladen

140 - 150 mm

105 mm

150 mm

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Dimensions

3,915 mm

1,735 mm

1,235 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	3,915 mm
Overall Width	1,735 mm
Overall Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	2,310 mm
Turning Circle	9,400 mm

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Sales Data

2024662Total Sales

2025821Total Sales

2026557YTD Sales

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Explore Mazda MX-5 Features & Specs

Base

2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 164 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,998 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 45 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 643 km

Combined: 14.3 km/L

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 160 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 118 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 200 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,600 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Limited slip differential

Location rear: yes

Type: Mechanical

Transmission

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Manual

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

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

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 84

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 205 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 84

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 205 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Targa

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: ND

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Targa

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat up; to lower window: 127 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 9,400 mm

Front track: 1,495 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 150 mm

Overall height: 1,235 mm

Overall length: 3,915 mm

Overall width: 1,735 mm

Rear track: 1,505 mm

Wheelbase: 2,310 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 950 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

Headlight control

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): LED

Bulb type (low beam): LED

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type mica: yes

Convertible roof

Type foldable hard top: yes

Glass rear window: yes

Operation: Electric

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,080 kg

Tare weight: 1,053.75 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 7 in

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless start: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Luxury trim

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

Airbags

Number of: 4

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 84

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 80

Euro NCAP overall: 4

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 93

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 64

ANCAP date tested: 1 Jun 2016

ANCAP version tested: 1.5 litre Roadster

Euro NCAP date tested: 7 Oct 2015

Euro NCAP version tested: Mazda MX-5 1.5 SE-L 2dr CA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Overtaking sensor

Manufacturer's name: Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 2

Seating configuration: 2+0

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Manual

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 10,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 72 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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