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About the Mazda MX-5
The new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Targa and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $38,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $52,790 for the GT.
There are 3 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2022.
The Mazda MX-5 is only available with an null motor that produces 135kW and 205Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2023 MX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Very Good
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Power to Weight
121.4 - 130.43 kW/t
78.72 kW/t
260.07 kW/t
Boot Space
127 - 130 litres
127 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
625 - 662 km
510 km
943 km
Price
$38,340 - $52,790
$38,340
$312,700
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 10 years
2 years
9 years
Service Interval
12 months
9 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 mm
82 mm
150 mm
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2023 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
GT
Gt Rs
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
1235mm
1735mm
3915mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
| Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 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 | 7.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
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Mazda MX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $38,340.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the GT that starts from $52,790.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, GT and Gt Rs.
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 135kW 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.