General News
24 December, 2024
35 years of MX-5 sports car
MAZDA has unveiled a 35th anniversary edition of its iconic Mazda MX-5 sports car.
Based on the G20 Roadster GT, the 35th anniversary edition is finished in the triple-layer ‘Takuminuri artisan red’ premium metallic paint, complementing its beige soft top and bespoke 17in alloys.
The interior features a tan nappa leather upholstery, combined with beige carpet and floormats. Headrests embellished with exclusive ‘35th Anniversary’ logos and unique interior trims are other eye-catching highlights.
Power is by the Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre engine, a high-revving, naturally aspirated powerplant that delivers 135kW and 205Nm paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
The circuit-developed DSC-TRACK mode also makes its way to the 35th anniversary edition – a Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) control technology that offers a pure driving experience by lowering the intervention threshold and allowing an element of oversteer.
The 35th anniversary edition will go on sale in January 2025, limited to 50 units for Australia. Price is $52,720 plus on-roads.
Mazda has also enhanced the broader MX-5 line-up, with G20 Roadster models now offering a combination of cloth and suede upholstery for better driving support, along with a soft-touch Maztex centre console and armrests. Body-coloured door trims also make their way into the entry-grade G20 Roadster.
The GT grade becomes the entry point into the retractable fastback (RF) models, while the remainder of the line-up is unchanged.
The colour palette for 2025 remains vivid yet refined. In addition to the artisan red premium metallic unique to the MX-5 35th anniversary, customers can choose from the soul red crystal metallic or machine grey metallic premium paints. Alternatively, snowflake white pearl, deep crystal blue metallic, aero grey metallic or jet black mica round out the options.
The 2025 MX-5 will be available to buy from January 2025.
