April 29th 2023
For a lot of driving enthusiasts, the solution to uncomplicated, fundamental driving pleasure persists to be the Mazda MX-5. Consumers in the United Kingdom presently have a special version of the persistent roadster to take pleasure in, and it is titled the MX-5 Kizuna.
Intended as a 2023 model-year car, the Kizuna is the first exclusive MX-5 to appear in the region since the Sport Venture in 2021. This time, the bundle is simple to execute, starting with a preference between Machine Gray or Deep Crystal Blue for the external hue. Despite the color, the sports car dons a blue textile top that folds efficiently behind the seats to reveal a dual-tone interior highlighting a light gray hue titled Light Stone. You will notice it on the Nappa leather seats and the lower part of the dashboard, opposing black exteriors and silver trimming throughout the cockpit.
The MX-5 Kizuna is created on the Exclusive-Line variant, one of three freshly launched versions for the UK, including Prime-Line and Homura. Pumping the power is a lesser 1.5-litre mill producing 130 horsepower, propelling the back wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. As a special edition model, only 250 are scheduled for production, with a commencing price of £30,265. At present exchange rates, it equals about $37,815 in US currency. Nevertheless, the Kizuna is only obtainable in the UK.
Mazda UK Managing Director Jeremy Thomson said, “When it concerns driver engagement, the present generation MX-5 has already set a standard for sports cars, and with the outgoing Mazda MX-5 and now the Kizuna, we proceed to provide one of the most exhilarating and gratifying cars to drive that money can buy.”
For consumers in North America, Mazda still offers the MX-5 Miata in three flavours – Sport, Club, and Grand Touring for the Roadster. The hardtop MX-5 RF is only offered in Club and Grand Touring guise, but despite the roof or version, all variants boast the 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 181 hp. Prices begin at $28,050, not including delivery charges.
Anticipate the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Kizuna to appear in UK showrooms in May.
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