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The new 2009 Mazda MX-5 available in Japan
by Auto123.com
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The new generation of the most popular roadster of all time is now available in its native land, Japan. Unveiled just a few weeks ago, the MX-5 has inherited several of the brand's styling cues, including the large lower air intake with five wide corners.
Mazda remains true to its Jinba Ittaļ concept where driver and car are but one, which is the very essence of the diminutive roadster. Numerous improvements and modifications have been made. Indeed, in addition to the brand-new front end, it features 16 and 17-inch wheels, a faster retractable roof and three new body colours, including sunflower yellow.
The interior has also been lightly refreshed, benefiting from easier-to-read instruments and available dark aluminum trim.
Performance-wise, the manual transmission version sees its maximum rpm bumped up from 7,000 to 7,500. The suspension has also been redesigned to offer a more natural ride. The automatic versions are now equipped with the Direct Mode 2 and Active Adaptive Shift systems. Finally, Mazda improved the engine and decreased the noise level to ensure a more pleasing sound.
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