Sure it may not appeal to tough guys out there but it’s hard to deny the importance and the success of Mazda’s MX-5 roadster. The MX-5, is the best-selling two-seater sports car in the world and is showing no signs of letting up. It was first launched back in 1989, the MX-5 has stayed strong through three generations and now has a new special edition for the Japanese domestic market.
Named the Black Tuned Edition, this dressed up MX-5 will give Japanese buyers a little more for their money. Based on the retractable hardtop model, the special edition keeps the standard 2.0-litre engine mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed automatic transmission.
Special design features include a gloss black retractable hard top and exterior mirrors and black metallic 17-inch alloy wheels. The Black Tuned Edition can be had in a choice of three body colours, with two (Spirited Green Metallic and Velocity Red Mica) exclusive to the limited edition.
In the cabin, special features are limited to full black leather trim with yellow stitching on the seats and the steering wheel plus liberal use of piano black trim on the dashboard.
All up, it’s not a bad take on the MX-5, but without any performance upgrades it will appeal more to those who want to look good rather than drive hard.
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