Top Five Things to Know About Mazda MX-5

BANGKOK: The Japanese auto manufacturer, Mazda is set to bring the fourth generation MX-5 to the Thailand Motor Expo 2015 featuring a stylish and bold exterior and sporty cabin along with the marvelous performance. Designed with a lot of perfection and zeal, this sports car from the Japanese auto maker will certainly manipulate the driving experience of every car enthusiast across the nation. The 2016 Mazda MX-5 has been re-engineered to equal the sense of luxury, power and comfort in a single machine. Following are the few points you'd probably like to know about this sports road machine.

Exterior Styling

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is based on the brand's latest 'Kodo' design philosophy, which flaunts new LED headlamps, tail lights and a wider stance at the front profile. The next-gen MX-5 has cut down on its length, but manages to gather some space in its width department, making it 68 inches wide. While, the wheelbase has been increased by 91.1 inches to provide more balance and control to the sports machine.

Sporty Interior

Stepping inside the new MX-5 is all together a new experience with its cockpit-style gauges, low seating arrangement, leather seats, refreshed infotainment system, climate control and a new color scheme. The LCD is designed with full accuracy and precision providing a clear picture about the details a driver needs to read such as the average fuel consumption, temperature outside the cabin and more.

Feature List

Mazda MX-5 features a large infotainment system, which comes with MZD connectivity and a premium audio BOSE system with FM/AM, CD and MP3 connectivity. The audio controls are mounted on the steering wheel for the ease of switching between the tracks.

Flawless Performance

The new MX-5 is offered in two powertrain options, one is 1.5-litres with Skyactiv technology and the capability to produce 131 hp and a peak torque of 150 Nm. The other is 2.0-litres engine that can produce 160 hp and a peak torque of 200 Nm. There is a six-speed Skyactiv manual gearbox coupled to the engine.

Safety Pack

Safety pack of the sports car include Anti-lock braking system with EBD, Dynamic Stability Control, Control Gear AAS (Active Adaptive Shift), Dual front and side airbags, paddle shift control and for the security point of view, there is a security key immobilizer.