Monday, June 4, 2007

Mazda Puts Beauty in MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i

By Craig Johanssen

Classy women are very meticulous when it comes to beauty or the physical appearance. The designs of their accessories are well detailed, glamorous, elegant and very eloquent looking. When looking for a car, the same characteristics are the basis of these women. Something that could further up lift their persona and that would always make them stand out in a crowd.

Mazda releases its classy folding hard-top version of its MX-5 – the MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i. It is so glamorous from any angle that every woman will desire. Proportionately designed, the MX-5 was designed from the beginning as a two-seater convertible sports car. Aside from the very aggressive headlights, the side mirrors and the fenders look very much complementary in their appearances.

That is not all! Those features are just for the exterior. The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i offers more advantageous features beyond its classy looks. It comes with a rear wheel drive, a fearless engine with top of the line Mazda engine oil cooler, and direct steering that gives the vehicle a clean and handy feeling as you sit low to the ground and struggle through the traffic and corner the edges of the road. In this aspect, the vehicle resembles a sports car which some classy women also desire.

It comes with either the 1.8i or the top-of-the-range 2.0i Sport engine. And either of the two gives sufficiently quick speed. This Roadster Coupe can handle the 0-62mph sprint in a mere 9.6 seconds. This is because of the 124bhp in a fairly light car. It is 37kg more than the soft-top version. This measure is not bad when it comes to the weight of a metal roof and all the connected mechanical things that are required to electrically lower it. Generally speaking, the car feels very alive and remarking.

According to Mazda, the vehicle’s exceptionally balanced driving dynamics exudes the “Jinba Ittai”. It is the Japanese philosophy which translates in English as “the relationship between the rider and the horse”. Green minds are not important in this aspect but the philosophy is really seen in the performance and dynamics of the vehicle.

Originally built in Britain, the vehicle has men fans as well because aside from its elegant good looks, this car has also not failed in performance (a thing that man drivers always look for).

Through pressing the roof-down bottom, you would be amazed with the retraction speed of just 12 seconds up or down, making it the fastest opening/closing retractable hard-top in the world. The roof lifts, folds and tucks itself away between the seats in the rear and the tiny boot. The boot can only contain 150 liters of luggage space, but it is not a hindrance at all.

What comes with a very classy vehicle? The answer: a very classy price. Its price starts at £18,530. Yes, it is a bit expensive than the entry-level coupe cabrios from Ford or Vauxhall. It is also around £4,000 more expensive than the Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 or the Mitsubishi Colt CZC. Nonetheless, if you really need an elegant and high performance vehicle, you need to grab this price.

Glamour, eloquence, excellent style, comfort, excellent performance, better engine, and class – everything is in the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i. Whether you are a woman in style, or a man of strength, you will surely love this car. Grab it and stand out in the crowd!

About the Mazda MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 is a sports car built since 1989 by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. Also known as “Miata” in North America and “Roadster” in Japan, the vehicle was a significant evolution in the motor car industry since its introduction. It revived the roadster segment of sports cars while other companies were also introducing roadsters to their model ranges, such as the MG F, and the third-generation Toyota MR2.

For the record, there have been three generations of the MX-5. And each consists of huge technical, mechanical and electronic upgrades. The first generation (NA) was introduced from 1989 to 1993 and sold more than 400,000 units. Initially, it had a 1.6-liter straight-4 engine, and then a 1.8-liter engine from 1994-2004. The distinctive pop-up headlights became the standing image of the NA. In 1999, the second generation MX-5 (NB) was introduced. There was a minute increase in the engine power and its fixed headlights, and the glass rear window became its distinctive features. In 2005, the third generation (NC) was introduced with a 2.0-liter engine; its fender bulges over the wheel wells became its distinctive features.

As of the latest record this year, the Mazda MX-5 is the best selling sports car all over the world. It already sold more than 800,000 vehicles.

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