2010 Mazda MX-5
MSRP
$28,995
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Two Seater
passenger capacity
2
energuide estimate - city
9.2
energuide estimate - hwy
7.1
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.0L/122
sae net horsepower @ rpm
167 @ 7000
sae net torque @ rpm
140 @ 5000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
48
wheelbase
91.7
length, overall
158.7
width, max w/o mirrors
67.7
height, overall
49.0
trunk volume
5.3
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3818
Base Curb Weight
2458
Cruising Range - City
1226.55
Cruising Range - Hwy
1589.33
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.89
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.33
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.76
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.10
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.5
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P205/50R16
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Var Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
30.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
37.4
Front Leg Room
43.1
Front Shoulder Room
53.2
Front Hip Room
50.6
Track Width, Front
58.7
Track Width, Rear
58.9
Min Ground Clearance
4.7
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Mazda’s record selling MX-5 roadster gets a gentle refresh for 2010, but thankfully leaves the fundamentals alone. First and foremost is the new face that better reflects Mazda’s styling direction. The interior answers some ergonomic questions the previous versions kept hanging... Power comes from a 167-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder with either a fantastic six-speed manual or a new six-speed automatic. The Power Retractable Hard Top continues as an option on mid-priced GS models.

Pros

Most flattering car to drive

Cons

Where’s the Mazdaspeed version?

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Carguide Editorial, Carguide Canada April 27 2010 at 08:00 AM