Mazda Black Tuned Roadster

Mazda has released the Special Edition Black Tuned Roadster for the Japanese market.

Based on the Roadster RHT (retractable hard top), the BLACK TUNED edition comes in either RS trim (6MT) or VS trim (6AT) and comes with a black roof, black wheels, black grille, black rear roll bar garnish, black leather seats, black door trim, fog lights and Bose stereo.

Three external body colors are available, including two exclusive colors – Spirited Green Metallic and Velocity Red Mica – and the popular Crystal White Pearl Mica.

The cars comes with a 2.0 liter DOHC engine and a six-speed manual as standard. A six-speed automatic is optional.

The special edition of the MX-5 in Japan also comes with the Brilliant Black of the folding hard-top roof and side mirrors, unique interior contrasting black leather with sand-colored stitching and it’s sitting on Gun Metallic 17 inch alloy wheels.





Press Release

Mazda Releases Special Edition 'BLACK TUNED Roadster' in Japan
- Stylish model with Power Retractable Hard Top, alloy wheels and other parts in exclusive colors -
HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation has released the Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED, a special edition version of its iconic lightweight, two-seat, open-top sports car for the Japanese market. The special edition Roadster (known overseas as the Mazda MX-5) goes on sale today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide.
The Mazda Roadster originally launched in 1989 and is currently sold in approximately 60 countries around the world. Total production stands at over 900,000 units and the Roadster is officially certified by Guinness World Records as the world's "Best selling two-seater sports car".
The special edition BLACK TUNED Roadster is based on the premium 'RS RHT' and 'VS RHT' model grades that feature Mazda's groundbreaking power retractable hard top (RHT). The BLACK TUNED theme is reflected in stylish special features including a Brilliant Black roof and door mirrors, and Gun Metallic 17-inch alloy wheels. Interior quality is also enhanced, with the seats and steering wheel covered in black leather with sand-colored stitching.
Three external body colors are available, including two exclusive colors - Spirited Green Metallic and Velocity Red Mica - and the popular Crystal White Pearl Mica.
Main features of the special edition Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED
Base models
Mazda Roadster RS RHT with 2.0-liter DOHC engine and six-speed manual transmission, and Mazda Roadster VS RHT with 2.0-liter DOHC engine and six-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission.
Special equipment
* Power Retractable Hard Top (Brilliant Black)
* 17-inch alloy wheels (Gun Metallic)
* Front grille garnish (Brilliant Black)
* Door mirrors (Brilliant Black)
* Rear roll bar garnish (Brilliant Black)
* Black leather seats (with sand-colored stitching)
* Black door trim (with sand-colored stitching)
* Decoration panel (piano black)
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel (with sand-colored stitching and piano black switch bezels)
* Leather-wrapped parking brake lever (with sand-colored stitching)
* Front fog lights (clear) and fog light bezels (black)
* Outer door handles (body-colored)
* Bose® sound system (AUDIOPILOT^TM2) and seven speakers (no head unit)
* Leather-wrapped shift knob (with chrome ring) *1
* Soft pads on the side door trim arm rests (synthetic leather) *2
* Soft pad on the center console lid (synthetic leather) *2
* Seat heaters (with five temperature settings) *2
* Front suspension tower bar (built into the cowl) *3
Factory-installed option
Six-disc CD changer with AM/FM radio/MP3/WMA*4 player and AUX jack
Exterior body colors
There is a choice of three exterior body colors: Spirited Green Metallic (exclusive), Velocity Red Mica (exclusive) and Crystal Pearl White Mica (special body color).

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RX-8 a new look, not to interfere with the basic design theme. Dilute the new Mazda RX-8 include restyled front and rear bumpers and front, sporty, high quality finish front and rear lights and larger exhaust pipes (now

measuring 90 mm across). The new Mazda RX-8 The newly designed five-spoke wheel with a sporty design reminiscent of the symbolism and the rotary engine, with different arrangements for each wheel size. Tight muscular lines give RX-8 the liberating look of an athlete in motion. Muscular style is classic sports car

proportions and ZoomZoom edge that is unmistakably Mazda. The RX-8 is unique “freestyle” four door design is proof that a tru e sports car must sacrifice space or convenience for performance. The advanced

design of the rear hinged rear doors open a wide door, allowing adult-sized passengers to easily enter and exit the vehicle. The design is also advantageous when securing a baby or small child in the back seat. With an

area large rear-seat passengers with enough room for four full size adults and enough space for weekend luggage trunk even creates, the sports car of flexibility.

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If we look from exterior the CX-5 is a four-door SUV with a hatchback that looks like a sports car, too. It’s angled front has a racing feel to it, and it looks like it’s in motion even when it’s idle. Mazda is basing many of its designs of Ford’s existing Focus line. For interior we can fell comfort with seats five comfortably and has a wealth of features for both cargo and passenger room. This completed with the safety features

2011 Mazda CX5

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If we look from exterior the CX-5 is a four-door SUV with a hatchback that looks like a sports car, too. It’s angled front has a racing feel to it, and it looks like it’s in motion even when it’s idle. Mazda is basing many of its designs of Ford’s existing Focus line. For interior we can fell comfort with seats five comfortably and has a wealth of features for both cargo and passenger room. This completed with the safety features

2011 Mazda BT-50

The Japanese automaker today unveiled its new generation 2011 Mazda BT-50 at the Australian International Auto Show in Sydney. The new 2011 Mazda BT-50 was developed with the subject vehicle active lifestyle in mind and offering a refined and expressive style and a high-quality interior. The front and the 2011 Mazda

BT-50 features “family guy” brand with a five-point grille and headlights boomerang-shaped. The back of the 2011 Mazda BT-50 shows horizontally stretched back that aim to offer the pick-up look at a premium SUV.
The current BT-50 is Mazda`s only offering in the utility segment. It is an established one-tonne utility that has

 won numerous awards and gained a strong following all over the world. In developing the new model, Mazda intended to expand its appeal to customers who lead active lifestyles and have needs that cannot be met by conventional utilities. It offers all the functionality required for business use combined with passenger car-like

comfort for family use; and for active customers in Australia and Europe, it is the perfect answer for all kinds of outdoor leisure activities. In this way, the new BT-50 has been developed to fulfill the varied requirements of customers in every market.
o ensure all these aims were met, the all-new BT-50 was developed under the theme "Active lifestyle vehicle." The result is a utility that offers unique value; it has refined and expressive styling; a comfortable, high quality interior; a smooth ride with the feel of a passenger car; sporty and responsive driving dynamics that reflect Mazda`s DNA; and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

As Ryo Yanagisawa, chief designer of the all-new BT-50, explains: "Mazda`s brand message is Zoom-Zoom, which refers to the emotion of motion first experienced as a child. With the All-New BT-50, we aimed to express this emotion through the design, and we drew a lot of inspiration from various "movements" in the world around us. For example, we had a photograph of a lion. He looked like a magnificent predator with his muscles all bunching up as though he was about to pounce on his prey. His sinews were stretched taut ready

to strike, and his mane framed a sharp, masculine countenance that seemed to say,  am the proud king of the beasts!` In profile, that lion appeared to be both intelligent and powerful. I really wanted the design of the truck to project that kind of image. This kind of inspiration was the basis of the emotional design that we worked so hard to achieve with the all-new BT-50.

2011 Mazda BT-50

The Japanese automaker today unveiled its new generation 2011 Mazda BT-50 at the Australian International Auto Show in Sydney. The new 2011 Mazda BT-50 was developed with the subject vehicle active lifestyle in mind and offering a refined and expressive style and a high-quality interior. The front and the 2011 Mazda

BT-50 features “family guy” brand with a five-point grille and headlights boomerang-shaped. The back of the 2011 Mazda BT-50 shows horizontally stretched back that aim to offer the pick-up look at a premium SUV.
The current BT-50 is Mazda`s only offering in the utility segment. It is an established one-tonne utility that has

 won numerous awards and gained a strong following all over the world. In developing the new model, Mazda intended to expand its appeal to customers who lead active lifestyles and have needs that cannot be met by conventional utilities. It offers all the functionality required for business use combined with passenger car-like

comfort for family use; and for active customers in Australia and Europe, it is the perfect answer for all kinds of outdoor leisure activities. In this way, the new BT-50 has been developed to fulfill the varied requirements of customers in every market.
o ensure all these aims were met, the all-new BT-50 was developed under the theme "Active lifestyle vehicle." The result is a utility that offers unique value; it has refined and expressive styling; a comfortable, high quality interior; a smooth ride with the feel of a passenger car; sporty and responsive driving dynamics that reflect Mazda`s DNA; and outstanding environmental and safety performance.

As Ryo Yanagisawa, chief designer of the all-new BT-50, explains: "Mazda`s brand message is Zoom-Zoom, which refers to the emotion of motion first experienced as a child. With the All-New BT-50, we aimed to express this emotion through the design, and we drew a lot of inspiration from various "movements" in the world around us. For example, we had a photograph of a lion. He looked like a magnificent predator with his muscles all bunching up as though he was about to pounce on his prey. His sinews were stretched taut ready

to strike, and his mane framed a sharp, masculine countenance that seemed to say,  am the proud king of the beasts!` In profile, that lion appeared to be both intelligent and powerful. I really wanted the design of the truck to project that kind of image. This kind of inspiration was the basis of the emotional design that we worked so hard to achieve with the all-new BT-50.

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Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has released Black Editions of the MX-5 and 2 models, inspired by the success of the MX-5 GT race car.

The MX-5 Sport Black features a black folding metal roof and is available in green, pearl white or red mica. It comes with 17-inch gunmetal alloy wheels, black leather, piano black trim details and ‘Black Limited Edition’ badging, as well as a numbered interior plaque.

Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 160 PS (118 kW / 158 hp). It enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 7.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 136 mph (219 km/h).

The model also comes with black leather interior with contrasting ‘sand’ color stitching, Piano Black steering wheel and deco panel, and unique ‘Black Limited Edition’ exterior badging, uniquely numbered interior plaque and Limited
Click to enlarge [Mazda MX-5 Sport Black]
Mazda MX-5 Sport Black
Edition floor mats.

Only 500 units of the MX-5 Black Limited Edition will be manufactured and customers will have to spend 22.995 pounds before they can get their hands on one. On the other hand, 618 units of the Mazda 2 Black Edition will be available, with a 12.815 pounds price.




Press Release

Mazda Press Release: Mazda unleashes track-inspired 'Black Limited Edition' MX-5 and Mazda2

• Mazda MX-5 Sport Black inspired by this year's highly successful MX-5 GT race car
• Mazda2 Black introduces a black vinyl roof, privacy glass and matt black alloy wheels
• Only 500 and 618, respectively of these Limited Edition Mazdas available for the UK market

Inspired by the highly successful 275bhp Mazda MX-5 GT race car competing in the 2011 Britcar Production GTN Championship, Mazda has introduced two new 'Black Limited Edition' models - a Mazda MX-5 Sport Black and a Mazda2 Black - bringing a darker edge to Mazda's model range.

The success of the 850kg MX-5 GT race car is that is retains the same characteristics that make the road-going Mazda MX-5 a great handling, nimble and fun-to-drive roadster. In its first year of racing the MX-5 GT has achieved two podiums and is currently third in class. The MX-5 GT race car continues to challenge convention, taking on the more powerful established race cars from Lotus, BMW and Ferrari.

The success of this year's MX-5 race programme and the popularity of MX-5 GT has lead to the track-inspired 'Black Limited Edition' Mazda MX-5 and Mazda2. Available from mid-July, the Mazda MX-5 Sport Black is distinguished by unique paint finishes and an enhanced specification, offering more for a lower price than the car it's based on. Externally the car is highlighted by a Brilliant Black powered retractable hard-top, this is in contrast with the choice of bodywork colours - Spirited Green metallic, Crystal White Pearlescent and Velocity Red mica - but compliments the dark 'gun metal' 17-inch alloy wheels.

The model also comes with black leather interior with contrasting 'sand' colour stitching, Piano Black steering wheel and deco panel, and unique 'Black Limited Edition' exterior badging, uniquely numbered interior plaque and Limited Edition floor mats.

The MX-5 Sport Black incorporates the generous equipment specification of the Sport Tech model, including climate control air-conditioning, a premium Bose® audio system, an integrated hands-free Bluetooth® system, cruise control and front fog lights. Owners will also benefit from the world's fastest folding powered retractable roof, which goes up or down in 12 seconds.

Only 500 examples of the Mazda MX-5 Sport Black will be produced, each costing £22,995 (OTR), just £360 more than the 160ps, 2.0-litre, six-speed transmission Sport Tech model on which it is based.

"Special Edition models of the Mazda MX-5 have always been eagerly received by UK consumers, and the new Sport Black model takes inspiration from the MX-5 GT race car that embodies Mazda's Defy Convention brand strategy," comments Peter Allibon, Sales Director, Mazda Motors UK. "Both the race car and road-going sportscar remain true to their roots, those of driving entertainment, great handling and fun to drive. The Sport Black model delivers a distinctive and sharper edge to our long-running star performer and as in the Britcar Production GTN Championship, it remains unrivalled as a rewarding sportscar."

Five-door Mazda2 with attitude

Following the MX-5 Sport Black theme, the new Limited Edition Mazda2 Black five-door is also available in Spirited Green metallic, Crystal White Pearlescent and True Red. Based on the 84ps, 1.3-litre Tamura model, the Mazda2 Black adds a black vinyl roof, matt black 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, privacy glass and a rear bumper sports trim.

Inside, there is the Sports interior with climate control air-conditioning, a Parrot Bluetooth® hands-free system, electric rear windows, plus unique 'Black Edition' exterior badging, uniquely numbered interior plaque and Limited Edition floor mats.

Inspired again by Mazda's convention-defying race car, just 618 examples of the Mazda2 Black will be produced, with prices starting at £12,395 (OTR) for the True Red version and £12,815 for the other metallic and pearlescent colours.

The next Britcar race takes place at the Snetterton race circuit from 13-14 August 2011.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Mazda MX-5 Sport Black
Additional equipment above MX-5 Sport Tech Roadster Coupe

Unique dark Gun Metal 17-inch alloy wheels
Three unique exterior colours
Brilliant Black painted powered retractable hardtop
Black door mirrors
Black fashion bars
Alloy pedal set
Unique 'sand' colour stitching on Black leather seats, steering wheel and handbrake
Piano Black finish to steering wheel and deco panel
Unique, numbered plaque and 'Black Edition' branded floor mats

Mazda2 Black
Additional equipment above Mazda2 Tamura

Unique matt Black 16-inch alloy wheels
Black vinyl roof
Dark rear privacy glass
Rear sports bumper
Front fog lights
Climate-control air-conditioning
Parrot Bluetooth® system
Electric rear windows
Black sports interior trim with red piping
Unique, numbered dashboard plaque and 'Black Edition' branded floor mats

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