Mazda MX-5 review

About Otomotif - Mazda MX-5 roadster, which embedding into a two-seater, rear-wheel berpenggerak machines in front. Known figure named Miata in America is the result of the expansion of Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. But first, the design of the Mazda roadster is the expansion of North America (MANA). 

We menjajal MX-5 variants that could be revealed as a concept at the Paris Motor Show 2008 This is the 3rd generation of the Miata. As for the MX-5 which came to Indonesia using automatic transmission. Mazda gives references 6-Speed ​​Direct Activematic with Active Adaptive Shift transmission lever. But for more condense adrenaline, pinned 'paddleshift' behind the wheel to move the transmission.

Further talking about the models 'its convertible', which is so iconic Mazda roadster is promoting automatic operation method. Looking to the overall dimensions, packed all 4,020 mm, width 1,720 mm, height 1,255 mm. Thus, the figure is 50 mm longer than the first generation and 75 mm from the 2nd. Width exceeding 45 mm compared to the first generation and second generation than the 40 mm. While the increased height of the first 20 mm and 27 mm from the second. By doing so, the latest generation roadster is more versatile dimension so that the change was significant enough size. 

Carrying the MZR four-cylinder engine 2.0L, on paper the maximum power reaches 158 hp at 6,700 rpm and torque of 188 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Equipped technology S-VT (Sequential Valve Timing), valve technology developed by Mazda. uses hydraulic pressure to rotate the camshaft. In addition, also equipped with ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) so it does not use a conventional cable from the gas pedal to the fuel system.

The black color is a matter of taste often found in the vehicle 'sport'. Mazda to accurately give the feel of black and dark gray on the seat, the vehicle features arranger, audio system, and some instrument panel. Effect of increased availability of elegant silver color wraps in front of the cabin, gear position, steering wheel spokes, and rollover bars behind the seats. 

Instrument panel and dashboard design belongs to the concept of horizontal medium. We then measure the width of a car in the interiors of 13 650 mm and height of 940 mm. And, luggage has long 1,250 mm, width 550 mm and height 83 mm. 

Turning on space seating position, legroom minimal and maximal distance MX-5 passing 160 mm. Legroom up to a maximum reach of 480 mm and a minimum of 320 mm. Whereas maximum headroom height 935 mm and 900 mm

MX5 has an audio system and feature exceptional. First for audio, this roadster armed with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, MP3, WMA capability (Windows Media Audio), radio, and 'auxiliary'. While as many as seven Bose speakers with 2 AudioPilot and Noise Compensation technology provides its own nuances while enjoying your favorite music..

Thanks to the ability of the MZR 2.0-liter engine 4-cylinder, DOHC, VVT and treats deftly transmission, making the sensation of driving the MX-5 feels incredible. Acceleration 0-100 kph in 10.9 seconds capable ditoreh. Indeed, this result is still less than the BMW Z4 roadster is incised 7.3 seconds. However, look at the difference in engine capacity of 500 cc, it is an achievement of the MX-5 nicks pretty good time. 

If compared with the Z4, it looks like the MX-5 does have a performance level under the German roadster. Power MX-5 behind 46 hp, while torque is 60 Nm at odds. This Japanese roadster cover his weakness with better handling. Its weight is much lighter than the Z4, among others, which makes the MX-5 is able to swing with more agile and scalable. In these testing times, we enjoy maneuvering around each corner with the MX-5. At a speed of 80 kph, the car can still go on being notched bend without experiencing oversteer. 

For acceleration, the test results confirm the car is strong at low and medium speed (1st gear ratio 3.538) and at medium speed (gear 2nd 2060, 3rd 1404, 4th 1.000 5th 0713). For example, 30-50 kph acceleration achieved easily in a time of 1.9 seconds, then the speed of 50-70 kph to appear more powerful engine performance with just 2.2 seconds to record.

For the Indonesian market, the MX-5 is sold with a variant type with a capacity of 1,999 cc gasoline engine. With the tag of Rp 590 million (on the road in Jakarta), is quite interesting. Just this month, the lowest variant of the BMW Z4 is sold in the Indonesian market with a tag of $ 998 million, or SLK 200 K "Grand Edition" priced at Rp 939 million.