In 1989, Mazda launched a new upscale brand called Eunos for the Japanese market (exports to other markets happened as well), and one of the first few models to wear the V-shaped badge was the Roadster, otherwise known as the MX-5.
A few years later, the company introduced a limited-edition of the NA Roadster called the “S Limited” in 1992, which was limited to just 1,000 units and had a eye-catching black/red/gold colour combination. As a nod to this piece of Mazda’s history, the carmaker recently introduced a new edition of the current ND MX-5, dubbed the “Eunos Edition.”
Available only in France with a price tag of 34,600 euros (RM165,623), only 110 units of the special MX-5 will be offered. To recapture the magic of the original Eunos Roadster S Limited, the Eunos Edition comes exclusively with a Jet Black Mica (41W colour code) exterior finish and a set of 16-inch Rays forged alloy wheels – the latter should have been painted gold in our opinion.
Meanwhile, the cabin is trimmed in burgundy Nappa leather, and you also get a few numbered badges on the exterior (fenders) and interior (dashboard) to showcase its exclusivity. The package also includes a model-specific keychain as well as dedicated pouch for the key fob.
Beyond these items, the rest of the car is as per a standard MX-5 with a 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet. The mill generates 132 PS (130 hp) and 152 Nm of torque, with drive going to the rear wheels for a top speed of 204 km/h and a zero to 100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds.
Available equipment for the roadster remains the same as well, including Mazda’s i-Activsense suite of systems, a Mazda Connect infotainment unit with connected features, single-zone air-conditioning, and a nine-speaker Bose sound system with headrest-integrated speakers.
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Hello Mazda. Lotus wants their colour scheme back….
I admire Mazda. 10 years ago, it was a dead company. But the staff worked hard to reinvent themselves. Without begging for bantuan kerajaan and handouts, they invented the SkyActive engines, which transformed Mazda to a successful company.
This is something we need to learn instead of selling our company away to China and finding the easy way out to a problem.
Today we are a mere rebadger.
But Mazda has reinvented itself!
As usual, you conveniently omitted Mazda is rebadging Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-max as its own pickup. Mazda also didn’t become successful overnight, so don’t count out Proton yet. You will have to lick back your own spit.
How does a 2.0 Skyactiv G engine produces only 132PS?
2.0 engine only produce 132hp and 152Nm torque? that’s the same power as a NA 1.6 engine. with over 400cc, that’s gravely underpowered. 0-100 in 8.3 seconds and top speed of 204kmph is too slow. even a civic 1.5 turbo can do 8.2 seconds and top speed of 207kmph in standard form. knowing that the sales will be poor, that’s why mazda is only manufacturing 110 units.
oh thanks for sharing the original Eunos image. baru faham the connection/celebration!