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Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé (2009-2015)

The Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé is the latest incarnation with the option of a beautifully simple folding hardtop which neither ruins the pretty lines of the car or blunts performance with added weight. The top is plastic rather than metal but it is still sturdy and offers a secure solution. It folds away very neatly leaving no less luggage space than the soft-top. It sells at a premium over the standard roadster but many will consider it worth the expense.

In 2009 The Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé received cosmetic updates including the latest Mazda family grinning front grill.

Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé Details

Production Dates2009-2015
Length 4020 mm / 158 in
Width 1720 mm / 68 in
Height 1255 mm / 49 in
Wheelbase 2330 mm / 92 in
Luggage Capacity 150 litres / 5.3 cu ft
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 litres / 13.2 US gal
Warranty 3 years or 60,000 miles
Service Intervals 12,500 miles

Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé 1.8

Mazda's 1.8 litre engine is smooth but lacks the punch of the 2 litre The 1.8 Mazda Mx5 Miata is still a hoot to drive though but we'd find the extra cash for the bigger engine.

Specifications

Fuel type Unleaded Petrol
Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive
Engine type Straight 4
Engine Capacity 1798 cc
Power 126@6500 ps
Torque 123@4500 lb.ft
Torque 167@4500 nm
Transmission type 5-spd manual
Kerb Weight 1230 kg / 2712 lb
UK Retail Price from £19,995
UK Insurance Group 11/21E

Performance

Max speed (manual) 123 mph / 198 kph
0-60mph (manual) - seconds
0-100kmph (manual) 9.9 seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 39.8 mpg / 7.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions (manual) 167 g/km

Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé 2.0 SE

The 2 litre Mazda MX5 is a cracking good car and the folding hardtop just makes it even more useable. There's plenty of power and the drive is an absolute pleasure.

Specifications

Fuel type Unleaded Petrol
Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive
Engine type Straight 4
Engine Capacity 1999 cc
Power 160@6700 bhp
Torque 138@5000 lb.ft
Transmission type 5-spd manual
UK Retail Price from £20,785
UK Insurance Group 13/26

Performance

Max speed (manual) 135 mph / 217 kph
0-60mph (manual) 7.9 seconds
0-100kmph (manual) - seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 37.2 mpg / 7.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions (manual) 177 g/km

Mazda MX5 Miata Roadster Coupé 2.0 Sport Tech

The 2 litre Mazda MX5 Sport Tech is the top of the range car with the best engine and a 6 speed gearbox. This one even has the folding hardtop. The additions are really only icing on the top of an already lovely cake. Purists may even call them unnecessary as the driving experience isn't any better for their presence. The Powershift gearbox is a tiptronic style automatic with paddle shifters rather than a full sequential automated manual transmission. It works well but is less involving to drive as the manual and looses the some of the purity of the roadster.

Specifications

Fuel type Unleaded Petrol
Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive
Engine type Straight 4
Engine Capacity 1999 cc
Power 160@6700 bhp
Torque 138@5000 lb.ft
Transmission type 6-spd manual / 6-spd PowerShift
UK Retail Price from £23,095
Euro Retail Price from €1248
UK Insurance Group 13/26E

Performance

Max speed (manual) 136 mph / 219 kph
Max speed (auto) 121 mph / 195 kph
0-60mph (manual) 7.9 seconds
0-60mph (auto) 8.9 seconds
0-100kmph (manual) - seconds
0-100kmph (auto) - seconds

Economy and Emissions

EU Combined Fuel Economy (manual) 36.2 mpg / 7.8 L/100km
EU Combined Fuel Economy (auto) 35.3 mpg / 8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions (manual) 181 g/km
CO2 Emissions (auto) 188 g/km
Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive Driven Wheels null-wheel-drive

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One Owner Review

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  1. Avatar for andrew cook andrew cook says:

    my first sports car,and what a great car it is.Great driving position,comfortable, zippy, brill to drive roof down in good weather with security of fold down hard top when parked up. Yes I would recommend this model.

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