2018 Mazda MX-5

JapanGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2018
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
ND
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.5 SKYACTIV-G Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
131 hp
Power (kW)
96 kW
Torque
150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Top speed
204 km/h (127 mph)
0–60 mph
7.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.3 seconds
Displacement
1,496 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,920 mm (154.3 in)
Width
1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height
1,225 mm (48.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Curb weight
1,050 kg (2,315 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-20
  • 5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.3 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
74.5 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
85.5 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
13 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front-Mid
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km / 3 years
Spark Plug
120,000 km (74,565 mi)
Brake Fluid
40,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
20,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
100,000 km / 5 years
Transmission, Fluid
100,000 km / 5 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Gear Ratio
1st Gear
5.08 :1
2nd Gear
2.99 :1
3rd Gear
2.03 :1
4th Gear
1.59 :1
5th Gear
1.28 :1
6th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
2.86 :1
Reverse
4.69 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
  • Front
  • Rear
Front Brakes
Diameter
258 mm (10.2 in)
Width
22 mm (0.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
255 mm (10.0 in)
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
45 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
E
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
7.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
4.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
6 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
35.8 MPG
Highway
57.6 MPG
Combined
47.1 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
139 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
950 mm (37.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,096 mm (43.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,325 mm (52.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,215 kg (2,679 lb)
Cargo Capacity
165 kg (364 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
610 kg (1,345 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
605 kg (1,334 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Roof Material
Textile
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Swing-out
Platform
Mazda Platforms
ND

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Rear
Other Equipment
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Whip
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional

Colour

Cabriolet Top Colour
Black

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
54.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
108 - 147 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
8
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
450 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
CD
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Internet Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
Yes
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Number of Ports
1 pcs
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
7"
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 9 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
10.04 :1

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
130 litres
Depth
640 mm (25.2 in)

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Phone
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Optional

Accessories

Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Active Bonnet
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2015
Adult Occupant
84 %
Child Occupant
80 %
Vulnerable Road Users
93 %
Safety Assist
64 %
Overall
4/5 stars
Overall Score
35.2
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
14.2
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
3

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: Yes
  • Rear: -

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
100,000 km / 3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
1 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Passenger Seat
in Front of

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

ACRISS

Category
Intermediate (I)
Type
Roadster (N)

Awards

World
Car of the Year
2016
Car Design of the Year
2016
Car of the Year Japan
2016 - 2015

Tests

Autotest
Body/Trunk
3.9
Interior
3.3
Comfort
3.4
Motor/Drivetrain
2.1
Driving Characteristics
2.2
Environment/EcoTest
2.5
Security
1.9
Judgment Technology/Environment
2.6
Judgment Technology/Environment
Satisfactory
Judgment Car Cost
3.2
Judgment Car Cost
Satisfactory

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