Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition gets teased

Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition gets teased

It’s been a full 30 years since the world saw the unveiling of a small Japanese roadster that would change the world, the Mazda MX-5, at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. That’s a huge achievement for the little topless sports car, which is why Mazda is headed back to the Windy City next month to celebrate the milestone with the reveal of the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition.

Just one teaser photo of the model has been released so far, but while it doesn’t show much, we can see that the special edition will be based on the MX-5 RF – the prominent profile of the targa’s folding hardtop is clearly visible here. It also appears that it will wear a different red paint compared to the Soul Red hue that was offered on the fourth-generation ND model since its launch.

Perhaps the 30th Anniversary model will return to MX-5’s traditional Classic Red, which was previously shown on an ND roadster at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon – and which subsequently was offered in Mazda’s home market of Japan for a limited time. Some new wheels could be in store, too.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

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  • John Menangis Kuat Kuat on Jan 09, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    Mazda, just like all Japanese brands, make good and reliable cars with strong RV. This is complete opposite to China made car.

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    • Mutalib on Jan 10, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Many thousands of Malaysians already canceled orders of their China car and have ordered Aruz. Jepunis kualiti better bro

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    • nosushi on Jan 10, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Good until you see many gates around, airbaggate, steelgate, axlegate etc

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    • Kunta Kinte Menangis Kuat Kuat on Jan 10, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      Mazda, just like all Japanese brands (except Toyota Daihatsu), make good and reliable cars with strong RV. This is complete opposite to Perodua cars.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 12
      • John Minum Teh 8X Nangis Kuat Kuat on Jan 11, 2019 at 12:14 pm

        Mazda, just like all Japanese Brands (except Nissan, Dahaitsu), make good and reliable Cars. This is extremely complete opposite to Perodua Cars and Nissan Cars

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  • RM123k X70 VS RM129k Mazda CX5 on Jan 09, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Mazda cars are good quality. Mazda CX5 salesman giving me brand new 2018 model for RM129k. I rather buy this car than China junk at RM123k

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 18
    • Mohd. Adnan on Jan 09, 2019 at 10:43 pm

      Your money, your loss. X70 here I come!

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    • p2macai on Jan 10, 2019 at 8:44 am

      Very sure there will be many Perodua Salesmen, Honda Salesmen and Nissan Salesmen always talk rubbish about Toyota, Proton, Geely, Mazda, BMW, Volvo and others in every paultan.org articles

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  • It’s just bloody expensive in Bolehland!!

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    • Saravanan on Jan 10, 2019 at 11:22 am

      CKD is similarly priced with the competitors in it’s class….Mazda 2 top spec is anytime better than equivalent spec VIOS or CITY

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  • my dream car

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  • 4G63T DSM on Jan 10, 2019 at 10:45 am

    Oh boy. Here comes all the special editions.

    The Miata must be the most “special-edition”ed car in history.

    Right ahead of Toyota

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  • Saravanan on Jan 10, 2019 at 11:20 am

    Mazda is making cars like what BMW used to do in the 90’s….have driven the previous gen Mazda 3 2.O and CX 5 2.0….sheer joy to drive…just as reliable as THN…

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