The Mazda MX-5 is Mazda's lightweight two-seat roadster and one of the clearest examples of the brand's driver-focused identity. It is built around simple pleasures: rear-wheel drive, low weight, sharp steering and open-air motoring. In Australia it appeals to enthusiasts who want an affordable sports car that feels interactive at real-world speeds, without needing huge power or luxury-car running costs. The MX-5 is not practical family transport, but that is not its purpose. It suits weekend drives, club events and buyers who value feel over outright numbers. Few new cars offer such a direct, simple sports-car experience.
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The Mazda MX-5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Gt Rs.
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About the Mazda MX-5 Jacob H purchased this Mazda MX-5 new with additional options for $57,500 (including all on-road costs). When asked whether he would buy this car again, he said: “Yes in a heart beat!. The MX-5 captures a dying type of driving experience that makes the simplest of drives at any speed as enjoyable as you can possibly find on the market today or at any point, giving you the joys of old school open top motoring with the reassurance of modern day reliability and automotive…
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$46,675
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$53,610
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$56,760
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,915 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,918 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
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The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the base variant that starts from $46,675.
See all Mazda MX-5 PricingThe most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Gt Rs variant that starts from $61,485.
See all Mazda MX-5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is 0 kg shared by all variants.
See all Mazda MX-5 towing capacityThe largest Mazda MX-5 is the GT variant which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.
All variants of the Mazda MX-5 have a maximum power of 135kW and 205nm of torque.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The Mazda MX-5 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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