Thursday, November 5, 2015
Mazda MX-5 2015 Miata Preview
Mazda MX-5 2015 Miata Preview
What's new for 2015
For 2015, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Gets a 25th Anniversary Edition trim level.
The base Sport convertible now get over the fabric fold rather than vinyl.
introduction
Mazda Miata 2015 has stood the test of time. Small affordable roadsters, while others have come and gone, the Miata is still going strong.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary car, Mazda has introduced a special edition car is loaded with all the options.
But even in basic form, there is still a lot to love about the Miata.
Over the years, Mazda has not forgotten about the MX-5 's primary mission: it is still a fantastic driver's car.
It was connected with the road thanks to a light, balanced chassis and a lot of steering feel. The Miata isn't all that strong,
but it's very enjoyable to drive quickly, especially when you string together a series of corners.
And thanks to the retractable Hardtop is available, relatively comfortable and Miata livable for congestion daily as well.
Of course, when you get a little two-seat roadster, the practicality of suffering, and that's the greatest weaknesses of the Miata.
If high, the more comfortable you are in can be a struggle.
Long vacation may be difficult too, because small and laughably luggage you will have a hard time fitting something more than a small bag.
Don't expect too much comfort on the inside, either. The Edmunds.com "B" rated Miata has a disappointing interior, with its "lack of repair and sturdy.
"Also, in effect, a trim level does not have a few items you might find as standard in other places, such as Bluetooth and satellite radio.
As far as direct rivals gone, the Mazda Miata is competing in a segment of one. 2015 Scion FR-S promising an excellent driving dynamics,
the strength a bit more and prices start low, but still only available as a hardtop coupe and four seats.
Mini Cooper and Fiat 500 are available as a convertible and they are a bit better equipped than the Miata (and with two chairs),
but also there is not much fun to drive.
While the sedan and hatchback segment is filled with picks for shoppers looking for a good car and very affordable, entertaining in the conversion segment, only one model fills the Bill.
A blast to drive and easy on the wallet, 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the only option for shoppers looking for a model that provides a budget-friendly, drop-top driving excitement.
Body styles, Trim Levels, and options
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat roadster is offered in four trim levels: base, Sport Club and the Grand Touring Edition 25th Anniversary. All come standard with a soft top manually operated as standard.
A power-retractable hardtop (PRHT) is available as an option on the Club and Grand Touring models, and comes standard on the Anniversary Edition model 25.
The standard features for Sport lis including 16-inch alloy wheels, cloth convertible top with glass rear window, fog lights, air conditioning, cloth seats, height-adjustable driver's seat,
leather-wrapped tilt-only steering wheel, power Windows and mirrors and a six-speaker sound system with CD player and auxiliary audio jack.
Club trim adds 17-inch wheels, a sporty front and rear fascia treatment, black exterior trim, cruise control, power door locks, keyless entry, a unique interior trim, leather wrapped shift knob, trip computer and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.
Sports models can be equipped with Convenience Package includes most of the upgrades of the Club (this package is standard on model Miata Sport with automatic transmission).
Next up the ladder, Grand Touring offers a choice of black or beige cloth and add automatic climate control, leather seats, heated seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror,
a seven-speaker Bose audio system with six-CD changer and silver interior accents. Model PRHT identical features.
Clubs and Grand Touring models can improve the handling of the Miata with the already nimble package Suspension,
that includes sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shocks and a limited-slip differential (only available with manual transmission).
Grand Touring qualify for the Premium package which has keyless entry and ignition, lights xenon, Bluetooth phone connectivity and satellite radio.
The 25th Anniversary Edition Miata PRHT Touring model essentially at the Grand with Premium content and Suspension package comes as standard, along with 17-inch wheels and upgraded leather seats.
Powertrains and performance
Powering all 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miatas are inline four-cylinder 2.0-liter that produces 167 horsepower (158 with automatic transmission) and 140 pound-feet of torque.
Sport models come standard with a five speed manual transmission, while Grand Touring clubs, and the 25th Anniversary model comes with a six-speed manual.
All trim levels had a choice of six-speed automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel and all wheel drive which Miatas Mazda rear.
In testing Edmunds, a Miata with a six-speed manual transmission was running from a position of silence up to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, fast enough.
Fuel economy is about average, with an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined (22 City/28 Highway) to a five-speed manual. The manual six-speed down a bit to 24 mpg combined (21/28), while automatically rated at 23 mpg combined (21/28).
Safety
Standard safety features on all models of the Mazda MX-5 2015 Miata include antilock disc brakes, side airbags and stability and traction control.
In braking tests Edmunds, a variety of model Miata changed within non-stop from 60 mph between 110 and 118 metres, which is a respectable number for a sports car.
Interior design and special features
An average-sized drivers will find Mazda Miata cockpit 2.015 in comfortable side, but still very comfortable. Higher driver is likely to run out of space to walk.
The Interior itself is rather basic in terms of design and materials, but at least very readable gauges and controls are user-friendly and well placed.
Those who choose the conversion over the directive will appreciate the ease of use; all that is needed is to press the button and pull the lever to release the light from tambatannya.
It takes only a few seconds to lower overhead, and increase it is just as quick and easy. With practice, some drivers with longer and stronger legs can raise the roof even without leaving their seats.
Power retractable Hardtop with it takes a little longer to convert from a coupe to a roadster, but add comfort, noise insulation and security makes it a good choice if you use Your Miata as a daily driver.
With the top down, wind beat impressive low even with side window down at 60 mph.
Famous short on convertible luggage space, and the Miata is no exception. With only 5.3 cubic feet total luggage space available for both hard-top model or soft, there's barely room for the light traveler luggage and it takes some effort to get their golf bags fit? If they fit at all. Points are deducted for stereo performance was disappointing when the top is down. Even the Bose system upgrades are suffering badly aimed and relatively weak speaker who failed to fill the cabin with noise. The lack of a USB/iPod interface and the unavailability of audio Bluetooth connectivity for both systems is an additional disappointment.
Driving impressions
Overall, 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the best handling cars that you can buy for the money-and if you've never owned a car rear-wheel-drive before, it is a good starting point. It is also comfortable and easy to live with if you want to just put the top down and cruise in the summer sun, or leave the top and begin the long journey.
Mazda Miata calling card, though, is the legendary handling capability. This could squeeze maximum pleasure from every part of the winding asphalt, and owe a lot to this skills for communicative steering and suspension are sorted. Expert drivers might find the body roll and stability control intervention cars became redundant when pushing hard around corners, but just about everyone else will enjoy her snappy handling.
Free-revving four cylinder engine does not pack a whole lot of punch compared to some other sports car, but it's always excited to play. In addition, short-throw shift action and clutch manual gearbox easily from the sublime.
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