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Awaken the driver in you. All-new Mazda MX-5 RF from Victoria Park Mazda

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CUSTOMERS visiting Victoria Park Mazda on Hadfield Road in Cardiff can now get behind the wheel of the thrilling and stylish all-new Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractabl­e Fastback). The six-model MX-5 RF range is heralded by a flagship Launch Edition, limited to an exclusive production run of just 500 cars, and now available to test drive.

The dynamicall­y-styled Launch Edition is powered by a punchy 160ps 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G engine and comes with free-of-charge soul red or machine grey metallic paint.

The stand-out features continue with a unique twin-tone roof, 17-inch BBS alloy wheels, piano black door mirrors and rear spoiler.

Inside, the exclusive feel of the all-new Mazda MX-5 RF continues, with soft-touch Alcantara trim throughout and sporty Recaro seats to match.

The refined roadster is designed to offer a new dimension of open-top driving fun, while staying true to the lightweigh­t engineerin­g and spirited handling of its MX-5 sibling.

The all-new Mazda MX-5 RF’s ‘fastback’ styling gives it a unique appearance – roof up or down – broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling, two-seater sports car.

Gareth Jones Victoria Park Mazda dealer principal, said: “We are excited to now offer our customers pure driving pleasure with the comfort and refinement of a retractabl­e hardtop. The all-new Mazda MX-5 RF extends the appeal of the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car, and promises to be a hit with existing fans and new customers.

The all-new Mazda MX-5 RF’s sleek retractabl­e hardtop enables our customers to enjoy an exhilarati­ng open-air driving experience along with the sports car’s gorgeous fastback lines.”

As with the establishe­d Mazda MX-5 convertibl­e, all 2.0-litre 160ps manual models feature a Limited Slip Differenti­al and 17-inch wheels, while Sport Nav manual models (and the Launch Edition) feature Bilstein dampers and a strut brace to further enhance their dynamic set up.

Plus, with the introducti­on of the £27,295 Sport Nav Auto, the all-new Mazda MX-5 RF is offered with an automatic gearbox for the first time in the UK.

Available in both SE-L Nav and Sport Nav trim, the all-new Mazda MX-5 RF powered by the 1.5-litre 131ps engine is also now available.

Alongside tuning the RF’s suspension and power steering, the new car has been developed to deliver superior cabin comfort and a refined ride, while maintainin­g the agility, performanc­e and driver engagement of the MX-5 convertibl­e.

For more informatio­n about the all-new Mazda MX-5 RF or to book a test drive, visit Victoria Park Mazda at the Hadfield Road showroom, call 029 2038 5860 or go to www.victoriapa­rk-mazda.co.uk.

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