Mazda has recently introduced a new 'Special Edition' MX-5 soft-top model to its product line-up this summer, finished in a patriotic choice of red, white or blue paint - in celebration of its status as 'Britain's favorite sports car brand'. Mazda has delivered one in every four sports cars sold in the UK this year.
The aptly named 'Mazda MX-5 Icon' is the latest edition of the world's best-selling roadster and is specially designed to appeal to British drivers looking to purchase their very first soft-top roadster this summer. A true sports car, the rear-wheel drive MX-5 delivers unrivalled handling, driving dynamics and wind-in-the-hair motoring.
The Mazda MX-5 Icon is available in two versions - the 'entry-level' 1.8i Icon features a 126ps engine and a five-speed transmission and is priced at ?16,825 on-the-road. Customers in search of higher performance can choose the 2.0i Icon powered by a 160ps engine, costing ?17,825.
Both Icon models offer great value with up to ?1,500 worth of additional extras. Special features of the Icon include climate control air-conditioning, Icon-branded black Medici leather seats and unique Icon-branded luxury interior mats.
Exterior features include Icon badging and chrome style bar trims and the cars can be ordered in one of three exterior colours - Copper Red Mica, unique Marble White (solid) and Stormy Blue Mica.
With its irresistible combination of a uniquely sporty rear wheel drive, wind-in-the-hair experience, high specification and excellent value, the Mazda MX-5 Icon is certainly another hit in the making.
Aside from the special Icon features, Mazda, maker of top of the line , also gave generous standard equipment to the MX-5 to make any car owner truly happy: leather wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, six-speaker audio system, electric windows, premium black cloth soft-top, 16-inch alloy wheels, twin chrome exhaust tail pipes and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser.
Not to mention that Icon owners will also enjoy a degree of exclusivity as production of this latest Mazda MX-5 model will be limited. Only 875 examples of the MX-5 1.8i Icon and 375 units of the
MX-5 2.0i Icon will be available in the UK.
Despite all of the additional specification, both Mazda MX-5 Icon special editions remain in the same insurance groups as their standard counterparts - 11E (1.8i) and 13E (2.0i).
Mazda MX-5 is considered rightful competitor to the likes of other open-top cars like the Mini Convertible, Vauxhall Tigra and Peugeot 207CC - all non-sports car segment vehicles.
