Super TestCar reviews - Mazda - MX-5 - convertibleMazda modelsOverviewThe second MX-5 stuck very closely to the successful formula of the '89 original29 Mar 2001 MAZDA'S MX-5 has not lost sight of its original guidelines at any stage during the past decade. The latest version, carefully revised in 1998, retains the charm of the '89 original. So the neat handling, cute looks and basic sports car attributes are still there, even if the engine has grown over the years from its original 1.6-litres to 1.8-litres, and even if the original pop-up headlights have been scrapped in favour of more trendy, lightweight fixed units. Model release date: 1 March 1998 to 1 September 2000 Did you know?About 40 per cent of the previous MX-5 has been carried across to the new model, which arrived here in March 1998.All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe MX-5 gained a bigger 1.8-litre engine (up from 1.6-litres) and power steering in 1993 but generally remained true to its original sports car principles. Timeless styling and true character have endeared the front-engined, rear-drive MX-5 to car enthusiasts. |
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