The Manila Times

ENHANCED ENGINE, NEW BROWN SOFT TOP FOR 2019 MX-5 MIATA

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THE feeling you get on the open road in a lightweigh­t roadster is unmatched. To build upon that feeling, Mazda’s engineers have enriched the 2019 MX-5

boast 17 percent more power and greater

a result of numerous changes, MX-5 is quicker, more responsive and aims to be more engaging to drive, adhering to Mazda’s —“horse and rider as one”—engineerin­g philosophy. The 2019 MX-5 Miata is currently on sale with a starting MSRP of $25,730.

Beyond engine improvemen­ts, the 2019 MX-5 introduces many other updates: Available brown soft top for MX-5

telescopin­g steering column with 30 mm MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainme­nt with a 7-inch monitor that features both touchscree­n and Commander control and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. For 2019, MX-5 Sport can be supple

- age that adds low-speed Smart City Brake Support automatic emergency braking, Lane-Departure Warning and Blind Spot

Building upon MX-5 Sport continues to be the more luxurious MX-5 Grand Touring and harder-edged MX-5 Club models. Both are offered as soft tops as well as in MX-5

MX-5 Grand Touring upgrades from the base MX-5 Sport with 17-inch dark

- auto- dimming rearview mirror with with a 4-month trial subscripti­on, Mazda -

Listening to customers’ demands, Mazda will offer a new GT-S Package for MX-5 Grand Touring models equipped

transmissi­on, equipping those models with a front shock tower brace, limitedsli­p rear differenti­al and Bilstein dampers.

All 2019 MX-5s come standard in the producing 181 hp at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. That represents an increase of 26 hp and 3 lb-ft of torque over the previous model. Thanks to a host of internal improvemen­ts, including lighter pistons and rods and a larger throttle, MX-5’s engine produces more torque throughout its rev range and enjoys a 700 rpm higher redline for the new model year. The new engine comes

6-speed manual transmissi­on or an available 6-speed automatic transmissi­on with paddle shifters and Sport mode.

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