Looking for a bit more zing from your ND Mazda MX-5? Renowned Mazda tuner BBR has just announced a stage 1 turbo package for the fun sports car. The stage 1 kit has been designed for the 2.0-litre engine option. In standard form the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder produces 118kW […]
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Mazda MX-5 RF continues 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The cool new Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop has been tested by the safety gurus at ANCAP, and, unsurprisingly, it has received a five-star rating just like its soft-top brother. Not only is the RF awarded a five-star rating, the update that coincided with the RF’s introduction also brought along a […]
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop now on sale in Australia
The exciting new Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop is now on sale in Australia, bringing an alternative exterior theme to the popular sports car. All MX-5 RF models in Australia come with the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine option, while the soft-top continues with the 1.5L and 2.0L offerings. The 2.0L produces […]
For Sale: 2002 Bullet Roadster – Mazda MX-5 with Lexus 1UZ V8
Another unique Australian sports car in this week’s Cool Find section; the Bullet Roadster. For those of you who aren’t familiar, the Bullet was the brainchild of John Bettini, of AEC Sprintex in Queensland. Starting with an NA Mazda MX-5, the Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 was put in place of the […]
Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop on sale from $38,550, arrives February
The Australian arrival of the hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF has been confirmed to take place in February, 2017, with prices starting at $38,550. The MX-5 RF will be offered with only the GT’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which produces 118kW/200Nm, throwing power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual as […]
Mazda tweaks MX-5 Speedster & RF for upcoming SEMA
Two special Mazda MX-5s will be shown at November’s SEMA show in Las Vegas; a sleek, lightweight Speedster Evolution and a sleek matte-black ‘Kuro’ variation of the clever hardtop MX-5 RF. With contrasting white and grey colour choice, each car represents a different take on the MX-5 philosophy. The Speedster […]
Mazda MX-5 RF production commences, in Australia Q1 2017
Production of the Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop has commenced at the company’s production facility in Hiroshima, just ahead of its market entry. Production has started at the ‘Ujina Plant No.1’ in Japan, with the first models set to be shipped off to North America and Europe. These will launch in […]
2016 Mazda MX-5 gets LS3 V8 conversion – the perfect car?
For as long as the Mazda MX-5 has been a motoring icon, the debate has been raging in regards to its, well… modest powertrain. We’re not here to pick sides in this battle, only report the fact that “Flyin’ Miata”, a Colarado-based auto house, has fitted one of the latest […]