The world premiere of Mazda's MX-5 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is to take place at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This special edition celebrates two decades of Mazda's success, just 2,000 units will be produced in Europe and will take sportscar fans back to the basics of open-top driving fun. Each of the models will be equipped with a special edition scuff plate in stainless steel with its unique serial number (from 1 to 2000).
This special edition is 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.
Mazda will also highlight its continuing environmental programmes in Geneva with the European 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.
- 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
The all-new Mazda5 also making its world premiere. This new people carrier is especially family-friendly and will offer Europeans:
- an eye-catching design that sets it apart in the C-MAV segment
- a new 2.0-litre DISI* petrol engine equipped with i-stop that achieves approximately 15 percent reduction in CO2 emissions
- enhanced Karakuri interior flexibility for up to seven people and sliding rear doors
The new Mazda6 facelift will also be presented for the first time worldwide at the Geneva Motor Show. This major update enhances the many strengths for which the Mazda6 is widely known and introduces:
- the new Mazda family face, and new lamp designs front and back, for sportiness and a more premium identity that is clearly visible
- a powertrain line-up with six engines – including three derivatives of the 2.2-litre turbo diesel and a new 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine – all of them even more frugal and with lower emissions
- a new five-speed automatic transmission developed especially for the new DISI petrol to ensure optimal acceleration behaviour and fuel economy
Mazda’s press conference at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show will be held on the Mazda stand in Hall 5, on 2 March.
For more information on the Mazda Range call Mazda Darlington on freephone 0800 980 4532 or Mazda Durham on freephone 0800 980 4534.