Another 'Best Roadster' award for Mazda MX-5
06 Aug 2009|3,531 views
Being the world's fastest powered retractable hard-top, with new 'PowerShift' six-speed sequential paddle-shift transmission with full auto mode, there is no wonder that Mazda's MX-5 roadster continues to impress automotive experts, once again selected for critical acclaim in the 2009 Auto Express New Car Awards.
Presenting the Mazda MX-5 with a class-topping annual award for the fourth successive year, the judges from the UK's best-selling weekly automotive magazine ranked the iconic two-seater, rear-wheel drive sports car as 'Best Roadster' - beating BMW and Porsche rivals for the top ranking.
Praising the Mazda MX-5, Auto Express commented: "The pretty roadster is the default choice for affordable wind-in-the-hair thrills thanks to its simple folding fabric hood, entertaining rear wheel drive handling and incredibly attractive prices. The folding hard-top Roadster Coupe variant only serves to boost the car's appeal, providing improved refinement and security."
Significantly upgraded, the range of new Mazda MX-5 sportscars, available with either traditional soft-top or in Roadster Coupe form featuring a powered retractable hard top, have a fresh design that enhances their dynamic appeal and is harmonised with Mazda's next-generation Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda2 line-up.
Chassis modifications ensure that all models deliver an evolution of Mazda's unique Jinba Ittai - oneness between car and driver - by enhancing the Mazda MX-5's legendary agility and controllability even further. Fine-tuning of both the 1.8i and 2.0i engines has achieved significant reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption, as have improvements to the sportscar's aerodynamics.
"Both models carry-over the key features which have made the Mazda MX-5 the world's best selling sportscar. The Mazda MX-5 is unrivalled as a rewarding sportscar that can also be used for everyday motoring all year round, with low running costs and high levels of specification - and the whole sportscar ownership experience is supported by Mazda's legendary reliability and durability," concludes Cameron.
The Mazda MX-5 has also won praise from Auto Express as a used car - winning 'Best Convertible' awards every year since 2005.
Being the world's fastest powered retractable hard-top, with new 'PowerShift' six-speed sequential paddle-shift transmission with full auto mode, there is no wonder that Mazda's MX-5 roadster continues to impress automotive experts, once again selected for critical acclaim in the 2009 Auto Express New Car Awards.
Presenting the Mazda MX-5 with a class-topping annual award for the fourth successive year, the judges from the UK's best-selling weekly automotive magazine ranked the iconic two-seater, rear-wheel drive sports car as 'Best Roadster' - beating BMW and Porsche rivals for the top ranking.
Praising the Mazda MX-5, Auto Express commented: "The pretty roadster is the default choice for affordable wind-in-the-hair thrills thanks to its simple folding fabric hood, entertaining rear wheel drive handling and incredibly attractive prices. The folding hard-top Roadster Coupe variant only serves to boost the car's appeal, providing improved refinement and security."
Significantly upgraded, the range of new Mazda MX-5 sportscars, available with either traditional soft-top or in Roadster Coupe form featuring a powered retractable hard top, have a fresh design that enhances their dynamic appeal and is harmonised with Mazda's next-generation Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda2 line-up.
Chassis modifications ensure that all models deliver an evolution of Mazda's unique Jinba Ittai - oneness between car and driver - by enhancing the Mazda MX-5's legendary agility and controllability even further. Fine-tuning of both the 1.8i and 2.0i engines has achieved significant reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption, as have improvements to the sportscar's aerodynamics.
"Both models carry-over the key features which have made the Mazda MX-5 the world's best selling sportscar. The Mazda MX-5 is unrivalled as a rewarding sportscar that can also be used for everyday motoring all year round, with low running costs and high levels of specification - and the whole sportscar ownership experience is supported by Mazda's legendary reliability and durability," concludes Cameron.
The Mazda MX-5 has also won praise from Auto Express as a used car - winning 'Best Convertible' awards every year since 2005.
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