Super TestCar reviews - Mazda - MX-5 - convertibleMazda modelsUsed Rivals18 Jun 2003 NISSAN EXA COUPE (1987-1991) NOT a soft-top but the 1.6 or 1.8 (from 1988) twin-cam engined N13 Pulsar-based coupe with a targa T-top and removable rear hatch structure. Its front-wheel drive small car platform means this is much more a sporty runabout in the mould of a Toyota Paseo, although it does have a bit more space inside than expected. FORD CAPRI 2D CONVERTIBLE (1989-1992) WRONGLY maligned, the Capri overcame its early quality problems and developed into a good vehicle. Locally re-styled Club Sprint models are now commanding good prices. The Mazda-sourced 1.6-litre 16-valve DOHC engine performs well - and its turbo variant even better. Avoid the earliest 1989 1.6 8-valve models. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2D CABRIOLET (1990-1994) MORE of a convertible sedan than a sports car but smart and lively with a 1.8-litre engine driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual box. A good boulevard cruiser, this cabriolet was a revolution in its own right, as witnessed by cars like the Holden Astra, Peugeot 307 CC and Renault Megane convertibles. TOYOTA MR2 2D COUPE (1987-1990) THE original MR2, almost origami-like in its angular-ness, is a classic, with superb steering and handling from a lightweight body and super-sweet 1.6-litre DOHC 16-valve gem of an engine that's mid-mounted, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual box. A great driver's car, and Toyota-reliable to boot. 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 |
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