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    Mazda MX-5 Base (2013) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the Australian market on 2nd March 2009. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $49,405 before on-road costs.

    This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6700 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 191g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 617km per full tank

    The Mazda MX-5 measures 1255mm (49.4 inches) in height, 4020mm (158.3 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2330mm (91.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1177kg (2594.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    100.08 - 101.11 kW/t
    68.45 kW/t
    262.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    150 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.1 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    12.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    617 km
    396 km
    1,404 km
    Price
    $47,280 - $52,010
    $23,390
    $182,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 11 years
    3 years
    10 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    118 mm
    108 mm
    143 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,020 mm
    1,720 mm
    1,255 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,020 mm
    Overall Width1,720 mm
    Overall Height1,255 mm
    Wheelbase2,330 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm

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    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD

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    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
    CO2 Level (Combined): 191
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 87.5
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Mzr I4
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 83.1
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
    Main Capacity (L): 50
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 617
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 383
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.1

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 218
    Maximum Speed (mph): 135

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 188
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Roadster
    Platform Code: NC
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 150

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
    Front Track (in): 58.7
    Front Track (mm): 1490
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.6
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 118
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
    Overall Height (in): 49.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1255
    Overall Length (in): 158.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4020
    Overall Width (in): 67.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1720
    Rear Track (in): 58.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1495
    Wheelbase (in): 91.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2330

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 950
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1096
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.2
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1352

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: Black
    Type: Mica

    Convertible Roof

    Foldable Hard Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Foldable Hard Top Operation: Electric
    Foldable Hard Top Type: Foldable Hard Top

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1177
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2595
    Tare Weight (kg): 1147

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Media Type: CD

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Brand: Bose
    Number of Speakers: 7

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather
    Handbrake Grip: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 4

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20061007
    ANCAP Overall: 4.00
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Roadster Coupe

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Side Airbag

    Front Head Protection: yes
    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 10000
    Distance (miles): 6214

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