Mazda MX-5 is an uncompromising classic Japanese trot, after its introduction has a large number of fans around the world, although for more than 30 years, the MX-5 has also been replaced and upgraded with the times, but its basic style and the main driving pleasure has never changed. And Mazda itself knows what the MX-5 sells, so the MX-5 still feels like it still has a strong original flavor over the years – which is not a bad thing!
The 2022 MX-5 basic version uses the SKYACTIV-G 1.5-liter engine, and the RF version uses a 2.0-liter engine, which is considered to be a continuation. But its biggest upgrade is still in the kernel, and its suspension system introduces Mazda's newly developed KPC system. The so-called KPC is the abbreviation of Kinematic Posture Control, that is, the dynamic attitude control system. KPC brakes the inner tires when the vehicle is cornering at high speed, and by loading braking force on one side of the wheel, it can generate a certain downforce to reduce potential body roll.
KPC will monitor the speed of the left and right wheels in real time during operation, and adjust the braking force according to the current driving state, the direct effect, or the direct feeling to the driver is that the new MX-5 feels similar to the previous generation model under normal driving conditions, but in more intense driving, it will be significantly more stable than the previous generation model, but is this a good thing for some fans of MX-5 who pursue extreme feelings?
In addition, Mazda engineers have been paying considerable attention to the weight reduction work of the MX-5, and with the KPC system MX-5, through the optimization of other suspension components, the entire suspension system has not added any additional weight.
Among the 2022 models released by Mazda this time, the main new car is the MX-5 990S Special Edition. The 990S Special Edition is based on the MX-5 S version using a 6-speed manual transmission, but uses newer shock absorbers, coil springs, electric steering, and adjusts for the dynamic response of the engine.
In addition, the 990S Special Edition model uses 16-inch RAYS forged rims (weight reduction of 3.2 kg) and matches brembo ventilated brake discs. Its car is called the 990S, and as the name suggests, the 990S Special Edition weighs 990 kg, which is only 30 kg heavier than the 1989 MX-5.
The Mazda 990S Special Edition currently starts at 2.893 million yen, equivalent to about 161,000 yuan, which is a very competitive price. However, in the domestic market, Mazda introduced 2.0-liter RF models, the price is also above 300,000, this price can be said to increase the entry threshold of the MX-5 trot.