Mazda unveils limited edition MX-5 08 | 12 | 2017
JUST IN TIME for Spring 2018, Mazda will introduce the latest addition to its iconic MX-5 range, the Z-Sport special edition. Limited to just 300 cars, it will go on-sale at Scottish dealerships on March 1 priced from £25,595. (Related: Roadtest — Mazda MX-5 1.5 Sport Nav)
The exclusive model gets a deep cherry red fabric hood, 17in black BBS wheels, and free-of-charge Machine Grey Metallic paint.
Inside there’s Sand Leather seats, plus Z-Sport floor mats and scuff plates. Each car comes with an individually numbered Z-Sport plaque on the dash.
Based on the 2.0-litre 160ps Sport Nav, the Z-Sport features a limited slip differential, Bilstein dampers and a strut brace to ensure it has the dynamic excellence to match its sporty exterior looks. (Related: Mazda petrol 'cleaner than electric')
The second MX-5 to wear the Z-Sport badge, the latest car revisits a name last used on the third-generation MX-5 in 2007. A 2.0-litre model with 17in BBS wheels, Stone Leather seats and Radiant Ebony Mica paint, the last Z-Sport’s cabin featured brushed aluminium dash inserts, alloy pedals and coordinated stitching on the steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake. With just 400 examples sold, the 2007 Z-Sport shared the exclusivity of next year’s new Z-Sport MX-5.
“The MX-5’s new cherry coloured roof was shown for the first time in public at the recent Tokyo Motor Show where it received a very positive reception,” Jeremy Thomson, managing firector Mazda Motors UK, said. “I’m delighted we can bring it to UK MX-5 buyers as part of the exciting Z-Sport limited edition model.
“We’ve had a long tradition of producing distinctive limited edition MX-5s that allow customers to drive a sports car with stand-out looks and enhanced equipment, and the new Z-Sport is one of the best yet.
“The stunning combination of the cherry red roof and Machine Grey Metallic paint make this one of the most exclusive looking MX-5s we’ve ever offered and I’m sure it will be a very popular choice when it arrives in dealerships next March.”
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Jim McGill