The MX-5 is Mazda's first roadster, and although it is only equipped with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine, it can capture a large number of young consumers with its small body, flexible handling and low price, becoming the best-selling roadster in the world.
Recently, in order to further cater to the consumption upgrade of the market, Mazda MX-5 also ushered in a new model, and opened a pre-sale in the Japanese domestic market, with a pre-sale price range of 2.6235 million yen to 3.9226 million yen (equivalent to 14.63-21.88 million yuan).
One minute to see the new car highlights:
1. Annual minor makeover, the shape is basically the same as the current model
2. Equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L naturally aspirated engine, the transmission matches 6MT and 6AT
3. Add KPC (Motion Attitude Control) technology, the control stability is better
4. The follow-up will be in the form of electrification (hybrid/pure electricity).
Due to the small modification of the annual model, the overall shape of the new Mazda MX-5 is basically the same as that of the current model, and the family-style soul design elements and the iconic convertible coupe style are still fascinating.
As a sports car, the new Mazda MX-5 is also equipped with a front opposed 4-piston caliper, matching the brembo large-size ventilation disc, while having a forged rim, the visual effect is very windy.
In terms of power, it will continue to be equipped with 1.5L and 2.0L naturally aspirated engines, of which the 1.5L maximum power is 132 hp, the peak torque is 152 Nm, and the transmission is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission.
The biggest highlight of the Mazda CX-5 redesign is the addition of KPC (Motion Attitude Control) technology, which according to the official, can control the suspension to make the vehicle have a smoother body attitude under different dynamics to improve vehicle stability.
This is manifested in the fact that it produces a kind of "anti-lift force", which pulls the body down when the vehicle slows down. When cornering under high gravity conditions, less braking force can also be applied to the inner rear wheels.
At the same time, the new Mazda MX-5 also launched a 990s model version, which further reduced the under-spring mass and applied a lighter chassis and engine technology, making the car weigh only 990kg, truly realizing the "human-horse" sense of handling.
It is reported that the Mazda MX-5 has been officially listed in Japan in the middle of next year, but it is a pity that there is no information on domestic sales before the deadline. Of course, even if the subsequent introduction of domestic, it will not be the current starting price of less than 150,000 yuan, and the specific pricing can refer to the old model, which is in the price range of 300,000-350,000.
It should be mentioned that the Mazda MX-5 equipped with a traditional fuel engine will also meet with one less model, because at the previous media roundtable meeting of Japan's Kuruma News, Mazda executives said that they would include its MX-5 models in the electrification product planning.
Although it has not yet been determined what kind of powertrain the electrified Mazda MX-5 will appear, professors have also combined relevant information to speculate that it is equipped with a light hybrid powertrain with a pure internal combustion engine + 24V/48V, after all, it is necessary to ensure the lightweight structure and handling performance of the Mazda MX-5, and the light hybrid powertrain undoubtedly has great advantages.
Of course, as the electrification process intensifies, it is not excluded that the Mazda MX-5 will be launched in the future according to different markets of pure electric models or plug-in hybrid models.
As a two-door convertible coupe that has swept the world and has pure sports genes, it is really regrettable that it is about to embark on the electrification process.
However, Mazda executives also said that they will respect the positioning of the MX-5 as a light sports car, and even if the new powertrain appears in the future, its attributes of flexibility, compactness and extreme control engraved in the bones will not be ignored.
In general, do it and cherish it.
Netizen comments
Netizen 1: 1.5 This power is called a sports car?
Netizen 2: 990kg This power still catapults, haha
Netizen 3: The import price doubled, starting at 33W. 4s is not some selling
Netizen 4: Children's toy car
Netizen 5: Less than a ton, this power is better than 325