Mazda MX-5 Base (2020) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Targa that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 2020. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $43,200 before on-road costs.

    This Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 7000 rpm) and 205 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Mazda claims the MX-5 Base uses 7.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 168g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 625km per full tank

    The Mazda MX-5 measures 1235mm (48.6 inches) in height, 3915mm (154.1 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2310mm (90.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1112kg (2451.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    93.45 - 130.43 kW/t
    74.83 kW/t
    330.01 kW/t
    Boot Space
    127 - 130 litres
    110 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.2 - 7.2 L/100km
    5.1 L/100km
    14 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    625 - 726 km
    433 km
    1,111 km
    Price
    $35,890 - $50,920
    $34,520
    $536,888
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 11 years
    3 years
    10 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 - 150 mm
    82 mm
    150 mm

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    Dimensions

    3,915 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,235 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,915 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,235 mm
    Wheelbase2,310 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm

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    Base

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

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    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 168
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 83.5
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 91.2
    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: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Type: Wheel
    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Displays Pressure Reading: yes
    Rim Mounted Sensor: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 625
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 388
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 33
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.6
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 42
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.2

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
    Maximum Power (kW): 135
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 205
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    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

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Alloy & Leather

    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: Targa
    Local Body Type: Targa
    Platform Code: ND
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 127

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
    Front Track (in): 58.9
    Front Track (mm): 1495
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
    Overall Height (in): 48.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1235
    Overall Length (in): 154.1
    Overall Length (mm): 3915
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 59.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1505
    Wheelbase (in): 90.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2310

    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): 52.2
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325

    Doors

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

    Headlight Control

    Height Adjustment: Automatic
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    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: Variable

    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): 1112
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2452
    Tare Weight (kg): 1086

    Audio System

    Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Media Control

    Touch Screen: yes
    Wheel: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 7.0

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Automatic

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Navigation System: yes
    Includes Phone: yes

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Painted Body Colour
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Handbrake Grip: Leather

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 4

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20160601
    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
    ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Roadster

    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

    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

    Type: Sensor

    Side Airbag

    Front Head Protection: yes
    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1

    Ventilation System

    Heater Type: Combustion

    Power Locks

    Automatic Locking: yes
    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 10000
    Distance (miles): 6214
    Period (Months): 12

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