Mazda MX-5 IV (ND) 2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp)
Mazda MX-5:
The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. In Japan, it is marketed as the Mazda Roadster or, previously, as the Eunos Roadster. In the United States it is sold as the Mazda Miata , and it was formerly marketed under the same name in Canada. The name miata derives from Old High German for "reward".
Produced at Mazda's Hiroshima plant, the MX-5 debuted in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was created under the design credo Jinba ittai, meaning "unity of horse and rider". Noted for its small, light, balanced and minimalist design, the MX-5 has often been described as a successor to the 1950s and 1960s Italian and British roadsters, with the Lotus Elan serving as a design benchmark....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV (ND) Overview:
Mazda MX-5 (IV (ND)). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1000 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.3 s). The top speed reaches 214 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (160 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.5 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100 km for its class.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (127 L); may require careful packing.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (NC, facelift 2012): 2012 - 2015).
| General: |
| Brand: | Mazda |
| Model: | MX-5 |
| Generation: | IV (ND) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 SkyActiv G (160 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 80.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 13:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.3 kg/Hp, 160 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 200 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.9 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1000 |
| Max. weight: | 1260 |
| Max load: | 260 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 130 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3915 mm mm [105mm less] |
| Width: | 1735 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1230 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2310 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1918 mm |
| Front track: | 1495 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1505 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 125 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
If you could change one thing about the Mazda MX-5, what would it be?