Yes, most of us are now back to work, but we have just the piece of news to cheer roadster fans up – the new Mazda MX-5 is expected to launch in Malaysia this September, according to a Bermaz source. Our car will be fully-imported (CBU) from Japan.
We’re also told a manual gearbox won’t be offered – whether that’s good or bad, you decide. So our car’s high-compression 1.5 litre SkyActiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine should be mated to a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive auto.
The engine is derived from the Mazda 2‘s but puts out a bit more at higher revs, developing 129 hp at 7,000 rpm and 150 Nm at 4,800 rpm. Americans will get a 2.0 litre version that reportedly has 168 hp and 200 Nm of torque on offer.
Unveiled last year at the Paris show, the ND-generation Mazda MX-5 is over 100 kg lighter than the NC, while wearing a taut Kodo dress that’s bold enough to split opinions. You’ll find headrest-mounted speakers, the MZD Connect infotainment system and electric power steering.
UPDATE: Upon checking with a source from Bermaz, it is now mooted that the 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine will instead feature under the bonnet of the Malaysian-spec Mazda MX-5. In US-spec state of tune, the mill puts out 155 hp and 200 Nm of torque. The six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic gearbox is still the sole transmission expected.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mainly express disappointment over the new Mazda MX-5 being auto-only, as many enthusiasts prefer a manual for the driving experience. Some argue the auto version will sell better due to market preferences, while others criticize Mazda and Bermaz for not offering a manual option, especially in a sporty car like the MX-5. There is also debate about pricing, engine power, and the importance of manual transmission in maintaining the car's sporty appeal. Overall, sentiment is mixed but leans toward disappointment among purists.