Mazda MX-5 Gets New 20th Anniversary Edition

This model, which will have a limited production run of just 2,000 units, will only be available in Europe and will take sportscar fans back to the basics of open-top driving fun. Each model is equipped with a special edition scuff plate in stainless steel with its unique serial number (from 1 to 2000).

Based on the 1.8-litre SE soft-top roadster, this version has a special exterior styling package with chrome grille, door handles and headlight fascia; along with silver-look fog lamp surrounds, unique 17-inch alloy wheels and 20th Anniversary logos. It can be ordered in three exterior colours – True Red, Crystal White Pearl and, specific for this edition, a new Aurora Blue – with matching body-colour painted decorative elements in the interior. A front suspension bracing bar is also added to ensure an even more sporty and exhilarating drive.

Joining the MX-5 will be the new Mazda5 and Mazda6 and the premiere of its next-generation SKY Concept – including the SKY-G petrol and SKY-D diesel engines, and the Mazda SKY-Drive automatic transmission (AT) – set for global roll out beginning in 2011.

These new products are next-generation technologies that will make a major contribution to achieving Mazda’s published target of improving fuel economy by 30 percent by 2015. Specifically they are:

* the SKY-G petrol engine will use 15 percent less fuel than the previous 2.0-litre engine, and be as efficient as today’s 2.2-litre diesel

* the SKY-D diesel engine will improve fuel economy by 20 percent compared to Mazda’s current 2.2-litre diesel

* the new automatic transmission will improve fuel economy by five percent, and be a perfect match to SKY engines with shifting feel similar to a dual clutch transmission

Credits: wilswong