New limited edition Mazda MX-5 R Sport revealed for 2020

This is the Mazda MX-five R Activity – the most recent in a extensive checklist of unique edition versions of the MX-five. Manufacturing is restricted to just a hundred and fifty examples, with every carrying a rate-tag of £27,seven hundred.

In essence, the MX-five R Activity is a far more generously outfitted variation of Mazda’s mid-variety Activity model. Updates consist of a new set of 16-inch alloy wheels from expert RAYS, a grey convertible roof, piano black doorway mirrors and a new Polymetal Gray metallic paint finish. Inside, Mazda has also added burgundy leather-based upholstery with silver stitching.

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Aside from these objects, the R-Sport’s standard specification matches that of its mid-variety stablemate. LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, cruise handle and keyless entry are all fitted from the factory, as well as a 9-speaker Bose stereo technique and a seven-inch infotainment technique with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Automobile compatibility.

The MX-five R-Activity is only obtainable as a tender-top rated convertible with Mazda’s entry-level Skyactiv-G one.five-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends ability to the rear wheels by means of a six-speed manual gearbox. Electric power and torque figures stand at 130bhp and 152Nm respectively – adequate for a 0–62mph time of eight.three seconds and a top rated speed of 127mph. If you want the far more strong two.-litre model with 181bhp, you won’t be in a position to get it in R-Activity trim.

Prospects can register their interest now, but Mazda states first British isles deliveries of the R-Activity can only get spot “once the current retail limits come to an finish.”

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