Special edition Mazda MX5 makes for a distinctive and stylish roadster
NOT content with delivering just two special-edition Sport Black models this year, Mazda has brought the trim level to its range-topper – the MX-5 RF. The iconic sports car follows on from the 2 and 3 hatchbacks in receiving Sport Black as a trim level in 2018 – and in a similar fashion.
It receives a number of Piano Black additions, including a rear spoiler and door mirrors, while gunmetal grey alloys feature too. There’s also just the one body colour – Eternal Blue Mica.
Hop inside and you’ll find model-unique floor mats, scuff plates and badging. As for equipment, this is based on the existing SE-L Nav grade, meaning out-of-the-box features include cruise control, keyless start, LED headlights, heated front seats and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation.
The Sport Black also gets those heated seats wrapped in leather, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights and a limited-slip differential for no extra cost. Pricing for the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Black begins at £25,695 and will go on sale from May 28. There’s also only 300 examples, so you should act fast to avoid disappointment.
This isn’t the first special-edition MX-5 to go on sale in the UK this year. January saw the introduction of the Z-Sport, which brought a cherry red roof, 17-inch BBS alloy wheels and a cream interior to the soft-top version of the car.
Peter Allibon, sales director at Mazda UK, said: “I’m delighted we can offer an exclusive RF model to our customers. With it joining the Z-Sport convertible in the line-up, we now have an unrivalled choice of MX-5s in the range, which means that anyone wanting to drive a distinctive and stylish roadster can find what they need with our special edition models.”