MAZDA is celebrating 35 years of its revered MX-5 sports activities automotive with a restricted numbers Anniversary Version primarily based on the G20 Roadster GT.
Becoming a member of a refreshed – and as much as $1500 dearer – MY25 line-up, the Mazda MX-5 thirty fifth Anniversary Version (from $52,020 plus on-road prices) is completed within the triple-layer Takuminuri Artisan Crimson premium metallic paint, complementing its beige tender prime and bespoke 17-inch alloys.
The inside includes a tan Nappa Leather-based upholstery, mixed with beige carpet and floormats. headrests embellished with unique “thirty fifth Anniversary” logos and distinctive inside garnishing are different “eye-catching highlights”.
Mazda’s particular version MX-5 continues to be powered by the identical 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine growing 135kW and 205Nm and paired with a six-speed guide transmission. It is usually outfitted with Observe mode stability management Mazda says provides “a pure driving expertise by reducing the intervention threshold and permitting a component of oversteer”.
The MX-5 thirty fifth Anniversary Version will go on sale in January 2025, restricted to a complete of fifty items for the Australian market. It joins an improved MY25 vary that sees a number of enhancements to the broader MX-5 portfolio, and revised pricing (as detailed under).
G20 Roadster fashions now supply a mix of material and suede upholstery “for higher driving assist”, together with a soft-touch Maztex centre console and armrests. Physique-coloured door trims additionally make their approach into the entry-grade variant.
The GT grade turns into the entry level into the retractable fastback (RF) fashions, whereas the rest of the line-up is unchanged.
The color palette for 2025 consists of Artisan Crimson Premium Metallic distinctive to the MX-5 thirty fifth Anniversary Version alongside Soul Crimson Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Metallic premium paints.
Alternatively, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue Metallic, Aero Gray Metallic or Jet Black Mica stay accessible.
The MX-5 stays one of many extra inexpensive sports activities automobiles on the Australia market, rivalling solely the Subaru BRZ (from $43,790 +ORCs) and associated Toyota GR 86 (from $43,240 +ORCs).
Mazda’s MX-5 competes inside the Sports activities underneath $80K section regionally the place it has to the top of November achieved gross sales of 621 items (17.3 section share factors).
The determine locations the MX-5 behind the Ford Mustang (1033 items and 28.7 per cent section share) and Subaru BRZ (899 items / 25.0 per cent), however forward of the Toyota GR 86 (550 items / 15.3 per cent), Nissan Z (308 items / 8.6 per cent), and Mini Cabrio (188 items / 5.2 per cent).
The 2025 MX-5 shall be accessible for buy from January 2025.
2025 Mazda MX-5 pricing*:
G20 Roadster
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$43,020
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(+$1500)
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G20 Roadster GT
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$49,720
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(+$1080)
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G20 Roadster GT (a)
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$51,220
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(+$1080)
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G20 Roadster thirty fifth Anniversary Version
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$52,020
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New variant
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G20 Roadster GT RS
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$52,720
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(+$1080)
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G20 RF GT
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$54,220
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(+$1080)
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G20 RF GT (a)
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$55,720
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(+$1080)
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G20 RF GT Black Roof (a)
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$56,720
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(+$1060)
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G20 RF GT RS
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$57,220
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(+$1080)
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.