All new Mazda MX-5 wins Car of the Year Japan

Mazda Motor Corporation's all new Mazda MX-5 has been named the 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan. The all new MX-5 is the sixth model in Mazda's new generation lineup of vehicles that features the full range of Skyactiv Technology and KODO - Soul of Motion design. The lightweight open-top two-seater front-engine rear-wheel drive sports car is designed for pure driving fun.

In redesigning the model, Mazda aimed to further deepen the experience of driving fun and managed to both perfect the driving position and reduce the weight of the car by over 100kg. While ensuring that the model would remain a true driver's car, Mazda engineers were determined to make the vehicle practical enough for daily use, adopting a weatherproof, easy-to-open-and-close top and ensuring enough space in the luggage compartment for two carry-on-sized bags.

"This result is thanks to everyone's enthusiastic support, and we are both grateful and proud that our Roadster has received such a prestigious award," said Masamichi Kogai, President and CEO of Mazda. "Inspired by this win, we will continue building cars that offer driving pleasure, aiming to become a 'one-and-only' for our customers that they will choose again and again."