2020 Mazda MX-5 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 2020 classified as a ND. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $37,890 before on-road costs.
This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 97 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 152 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 6.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 149g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 703km per full tank
The Mazda MX-5 measures 1225mm (48.2 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 1038kg (2288.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 195/50 R16 front tyres and 195/50 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,915 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
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Electrical System
Electrical System Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 149
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Cntry Highway: 119
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Urban: 201
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1496
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 74.5
Engine Stroke: 85.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 45
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size Inch: 7.0
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Touch Screen: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 37
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 15.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 703
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 437
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 46
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 55
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 11.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 19.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.4
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 97
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 132
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 152
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 84
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 84
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: ND
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 130
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4.6
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 48.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1225
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2310
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 90.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1735
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 154.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3915
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1505
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.8
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 140
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.5
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 950
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1325
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 52.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1096
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43.1
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Led Lights Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Mica
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2288
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1038
Tare Weight Kg: 1012
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Digital Radio: yes
System Touch Screen: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
System Audio Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 0
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Media Control
Media Control Touch Screen: yes
Media Control Wheel: yes
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Usb Charging Port
Usb Charging Port Front Location: Front
Usb Charging Port Front Number: 2
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Painted Body Colour
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Overtaking Sensor
Overtaking Sensor Buzzer: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Head Protection: yes
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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