The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is more expensive than the equivalent version roof of canvas (2.0 litre engine with six gears), but can compensate pay for it because it has some advantages of convenience and functionality compared to the version of canvas roof.
The roof of the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is powered by only release a latch and pressing a button for a few seconds. Among the versions of the MX-5 roofed hard folding canvas roof and there are certain differences in the structure, but for practical purposes, and the dynamic qualities of the interior are very similar.
Compared with the models mentioned, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe is a radically different car Utility and size. For a sum of money like there is a cabriolet two places that do not derive from a car closed. There is no other two-seater cabriolet of similar size and power is cheaper: a BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i has a higher price and less equipment (comparative tab). A Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 K is much more expensive (comparative tab).
It measures less than 4.0 m has only two seats with not much space (people over 1.85 may not be comfortable). There is a car designed for traveling because it is usually noisy. It is a car that completely satisfies those who, above all other qualities enjoy driving on roads slow. She has some quick reactions and sport like few cars, a special touch and, despite its size, does not transmit road in the sense of being a small car, but a very solid car at the same time as lightweight.
With the limitations of a car so small and low (there are people who will find it difficult to enter and leave), his body and interior are well resolved: the relatively good visibility in all directions need little space to rotate, the controls are usually in a comfortable position of power and there are enough slots to place objects.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe Interior
Most of the plastic in the interior have no padding. Although generally a soft plastic tends to be better than a hard, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe seem to be very good (also good adjustment and auction) and give the impression that will endure the test of time well. Of the remaining 40 per cent (240 units with canvas roof) expected that most will be 1.8 litre engines with the finish grade.
It is a car made for those drivers who find pleasure in driving accuracy steer the car in slow roads, and give more value to the stability that the acceleration in line. Have the reactions that distinguish a good sport: there is a very short interval between the actions of the driver and its impact on the trajectory of the car. Enter very well in the curves, support changing rapidly, slows down a lot and felt exactly how it is supported in the car each time.
As a car is alive and reactions bit buffered, move quickly with it requires an adaptation period greater than that of a car "normal" or even moderately strong. However, broad roads have an accurate linear stability because it is only too likely to continue over the irregularities of the road. It is safe because slows much and has stability control as standard. You can disconnect, but take it connected at all times is the most secure.
The work he has done with the suspension of the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe gives a satisfactory result. The suspension is stiff, but it is far from being insufferable: Mazda has assembled some very good shock absorbers that are able to hold the body properly, to give a reasonable comfort and keeping the wheels in contact with the ground when the floor is broken. This shows that a car does not have to be more stable regard harder suspension, for example, a buffer dry and excessively harsh, makes the body rebound and loses the path abruptly when the car passes through certain irregularities curve.
The relative flexibility of the suspension which has the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (at least in the initial part of the trail) makes the body has a significant roll (picture), taking into account the low that is the body. The motor seems to me good. What it leads to appreciate is that if the ceiling is on the body and there are potholes, there are certain vibrations of the structure that reach more subdued than with the roof stay in its compartment.
The level of stiffness and solidity of the car I think bigger than usual in a cabriolet their price. The Mazda has a good starting point for having good torsional stiffness and not vibrate in potholes: is designed from the outset to be a cabriolet, have a small size and only two seats.
The 160 hp engine gives an acceleration of normal capacity for its power and the weight of this car (which is rather slight). Like other atmospheric engine, we should bring it up high for a system that gives acceleration close to the maximum. For normal driving, not at the top, it is nice because it has a rapid response to the accelerator.
Overall, the interior is slightly isolated from the engine. On the one hand, little is leading to a regime high, the sound of the engine comes with sharpening the occupants; on the other hand, also come certain vibrations (which gives some sense of roughness).
The consumption can be considered rather high, considering that this is a car and not much lighter load. In a tour of mountain road at a very fast pace, but not at the top, spent 15.7 l/100 km.