New Mazda MX-5 Facelift: UK Pricing Announced

The upgraded and cosmetically refreshed MX-5 will arrive at Mazda's UK dealerships this April with prices starting from £16,345 for the soft-top model and from £18,345 for the Roadster Coupe with the retractable hardtop. For 2009, MX-5's UK customers have a choice of four powertrains, all of which have been fine-tuned to use less fuel. These include the 126HP 1.8-liter and the 160HP 2.0-liter with five-speed gearbox, the 160HP 2.0i-liter with a six-speed manual gearbox and the new 160HP 2.0-liter 'PowerShift' six-speed sequential paddle-shift auto transmission.

All 2009 MY MX-5s come with alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake, plus an MP3-compatible audio system with six speakers and a new auxiliary (AUX) input jack for MP3 and iPod connection. The 2.0i models feature DSC (dynamic stability control), TCS (traction control system), a Limited Slip Differential and side airbags. Climate control air conditioning is a £550 option on these models.

The Sport models (priced from £19,695) are equipped with new 17-inch alloy wheels, uprated Bilstein dampers, a front suspension strut bracing bar, a six-speed manual transmission, front fog lamps and heated leather seats. New specification additions include climate control air conditioning, cruise control, a premium BOSE audio system with 6-CD changer and seven speakers, and Bluetooth technology with voice recognition for hands-free telephoning.

Upgraded Mazda MX-5 Price List – April 2009

Mazda MX-5	Power (ps)	'On the road' Retail
1.8i	126	£16,345
1.8i Air Con	126	£16,895
2.0i	160	£17,345
2.0i Air Con	160	£17,895
2.0i Sport	160	£19,695
2.0i PowerShift	160	£20,195
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
1.8i	126	£18,345
1.8i with leather	126	£19,050
2.0i	160	£19,345
2.0i with leather	160	£20,050
2.0i Sport	160	£21,195
2.0i PowerShift	160	£21,695