Mazda MX-5 on top of the world
THE fourth generation Mazda MX-5 has been named World Car of the Year and is available from Victoria Park Mazda on Hadfield Road, Cardiff.
The all-new Mazda MX-5 also won World Car Design of the Year, making it the first car to win both titles in the history of the awards.
Mazda was awarded the prestigious title at the New York International Auto Show on March 24, bringing this cars’ awards tally to more than 30. It was also awarded 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan and 2016 UK Car of the Year. The other finalists for World Car Design of the Year included the all-new Mazda CX-3.
Gareth Jones, dealer principal at Victoria Park Mazda, said: “The all-new Mazda MX-5 is one of the most popular cars we’ve ever sold and it is wonderful that the twoseater roadster has been named both World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year.
The iconic car is not only incredible to drive but it looks fantastic too and is packed with innovative technology, so it never fails to put a smile on your face.”
The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 was launched in 2015 and is the sixth model in Mazda’s newgeneration line-up of vehicles featuring the full range of SKYACTIV technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design. Victoria Park Mazda customers can opt for the limitededition all-new Mazda MX-5 Icon, which is based on the 131ps SE-L Nav. The Icon is the first Mk 4 special edition with the spirited 1.5 litre SKYACTIV-G engine.
The new model boasts fuel economy up to 47.1mpg with CO2 emissions as low as 139g/km. Available from £20,995 on-the-road, the all-new Mazda MX-5 Icon is available with a choice of Meteor Grey Mica or Crystal White Pearlescent paint. The unique look is boosted further by 16-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and heated black leather seats.