Mazda ventures into special edition

Aspecial edition version of the Mazda MX-5 has been revealed, limited to just 160 examples.

Called Sport Venture, it’s based on the Sport trim level with the 130bhp 1.5litre petrol engine and has standard equipment that includes Deep Crystal Blue Mica paint, a grey fabric roof and 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it has Light Stone Nappa leather upholstery and silver rollover hoop trims.

The name pays homage to a special edition that was available on previous generation MX-5 in 2014, sporting a similar colour combination.

The Sport trim brings heated leather seats, a premium Bose sound system with nine speakers, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, built-in sat nav, wireless Apple CarPlay and word Android Auto.

Other features include climate control air conditioning, two removable cup holders, cruise control and various safety systems.

Mazda added another special edition last year, which is still on sale. The R-Sport has the same engine as the Sport Venture, but gets grey metallic paint, grey soft-top roof and 16inch Rays alloy wheels, while inside it has burgundy leather upholstery.

The Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture goes on sale this month, with prices starting at £27,615, making it about £1,300 pricier than a regular Sport model.