Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Limited Edition Announced

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Mazda introduced a limited version of its roadster sport car MX-5, called R-Sport. Production for this model is limited to 150 examples.

Mazda MX-5 R-Sport Powertrain

All models are equipped with a 1.5-liter SkyActive-G four-cylinder petrol engine. This naturally aspirated engine can produce 130 hp at 7000 rpm and 152 NM of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine is coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox as a standard that transfers engine power to the rear axle.

Mazda MX-5 R-Sport

Mazda doesn’t mention any numbers and figures about acceleration, top speed or fuel economy but said that the MX-5 R-Sport is equipped with a i-Eloop kinetic recovery system and i-stop stop-start system as standard.

Design and Equipments

In term of design, it is easy to detect the R-Sport version by its different -inch alloy wheels and piano black mirror caps.

Inside the cabin, buyers get Nappa leather seats with silver stitching, sat-nav system, heated seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Mazda MX-5 R-Sport

Safety equipment to mention is Front Smart City Brake Support, Rear Smart Brake Support, Traffic Sign Recognition system, lane Departure Earning system, and Driver Attention Alert system.

Mazda MX- R-Sport price start from,$34,360 in the UK.

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