The 2015 Mazda MX-5 is something that might look like a go kart to some people, but for those that have been driving one since they first showed up back in 1989, it looks like a dream. The Mazda MX-5 is a very lightweight, two-seat roadster with a front-engine and rear-wheel layout. The roadster has been popular for many years, especially the convertible models. It has also been the butt of a joke or two about mid-life crisis and things of that nature.
The 2015 Mazda MX-5 is based on a mash up of small British and Italian sports roadsters from the 1960’s like the Triumph Spitfire, MG MGB, Datsun 2000, Fiat 124 Sport Spider and the Lotus Elan. The newest model, the 2015 Mazda MX-5, is expected to bring the sales numbers through the roof and that is only based on the reviews and reports that have already been posted online. According to Car and Driver, the car is going to be lighter than the last model.
That will do a lot for the already good gas mileage behind the 1.5-liter direct injection, four cylinder engine with the 2.0-liter weighing just a little more. Those that are interested in knowing more about the car are going to have to wait a little while as the first new 2015 Mazda MX-5 will be released in Australia sometime in the middle of this year. The Mazda MX-5 has been around a while with the second generation being released back in 1998.
The third generation was released back in 2005, with the 2015 Mazda MX-5 being announced for release during the third quarter of this year. As it stands right now the Mazda MX-5 is the best selling two-seat convertible sports car in history. By the end of July of last year, more than 940,000 where built and sold around the world. In the United States, it is known as the Mazda MX-5 Miata, whereas the company is only calling it the Maxda MX-5 in other parts of the world.
For the 2015 Mazda MX-5, competition is there, however it might not seem like it is putting a dent in the popularity. Other cars that compete in the same market segment include the Mini Cooper, the Fiat 500 and the Scion FR-S from this year. If you are thinking about purchasing the 2015 Mazda MX-5, you will have 4 trim options available to you, including Base Sport, Club, Grand Touring and the 25th Anniversary Edition. The power hardtop convertible is only available on the latter three trim options.