Special version of Mazda MX-5 was shown in New York

Mazda as a participant of the New York Auto Show introduced a special version of the MX-5 Roadster, known as Miata Club. From the normal version it is diverse by an extended list of basic equipment, as well as "sport" suspension and body elements. Limited-slip differential, the car received a special spacer Bilstein shock absorbers under the hood, and front splitter and a rear spoiler. Optionally available front Brembo brakes and aerodynamic body kit in the style of a "track" version of the MX-5Cup-Global, dedicated to the eponymous racing Cup

In the list of standard equipment of the Miata Club also includes multimedia complex with seven inch touch screen and Bose audio system with nine speakers. Special version is available with only one engine-running Quartet with 157 horsepower. Gearbox-six-speed automatic or the "mechanics" of the same range.

This car we can see on sale in the United States market already this summer.

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Japanese Police will drive an updated Mazda CX-5

At the end of the current fiscal year (March 2015) in Hiroshima police patrols will use the compact crossover Mazda CX-5 model of 2015, presented a few days ago at the auto show in Los Angeles. The car has a typical, traditional black and white coloring, sirens and all necessary equipment.

Police SUV Mazda CX-5 will be equipped with 2.2-litre diesel engine SKYACTIV-D, with 150 horsepower at 380 nm of torque and four-wheel drive system. In this combination car consumes 5.5 liters of fuel to the "heavy" 100 km of track. This fact especially played a decisive role in choosing this car from Mazda company.

As a reminder, the compact SUV Mazda CX-5 was first introduced in 2012, and is the main competitor to the Toyota RAV-4 and Honda CR-V. The car combines superior driving performance and comfort. In the standard Mazda CX-5 complex there is 2-zoneclimate-control system that will help Japanese police in the cold winter.

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Mazda2 became a sedan

Mazda fully presented fourth-generation Mazda2 compact notchback sedan. New launch will debut on 28th of November at the international motor show in Thailand and will initially be only for Asian markets. However, we do not lose hope: may be next year "Deuce" would be brought to Europe.

As the Demio hatchback (who, by the way, the title of ' Car of the year 2014 "in Japan), the sedan is the origin of the spring concept Hazumi and continues the theme started by the" big brothers "of the Mazda3 and Mazda6. Pentagonal shield grille with chrome trim is connected in corners with neat headlights and flowing silhouette lines attach to car speed. A small spoiler-lip on the rear tailgate makes the cut feed 2-sports and perky sedan.

The original choice of engines will not take place: Mazda2 Sedan will get a 1.5-litre diesel from the family Skyactive with 105 h.p., consumes a paltry 3.4 l/100 km. For European markets probably the company will add to it a gasoline Skyactive with the same amount, the 75 or 90HP. Probably some details we will learn after a week during offline premieres, so stay tuned.

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New models based on Mazda 2

Mazda has announced the plans to make a compact sedan on the base of Mazda 2. The car will be available in a month, on 28th of November at the motor show in Thailand. New products will be designed for the Asian market, but the supplies to Europe are also planned.

Initially sedan will be presented with a 1.5-liter diesel engine SKYACTIV-D with 105 horsepower. Later, perhaps, they will have gasoline engines too.

In addition, very soon the company is planning to introduce a new crossover based on the same Mazda2. It will receive the title of SH3. They have already posted some teasers novelties and the premiere will take place at Los Angeles Auto show.

The crossover will get increased ground clearance and new body panels. According to unofficial information, the motors of the car will be 1.5-liter petrol SKYACTIV-G and 1.5-litre diesel SKYACTIV-D.

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Mazda2 voted "car of the year" in Japan

The winner of the title "car of the year" in Japan became a last-generation Mazda2 hatchback, which is in the land of the rising sun is sold under the trade name Demio. The jury noted the combination of price and quality, technology and design, which "destroys the traditional concept of a compact car from Japan". The judges were impressed also by the car's new attractive design, as well as the new sky active engine technology that is available across the variety. This includes a new 1.5-litre, 103bhp diesel which manages CO2 emissions of just 85g/km. Mercedes-Benz C-Class was announced “the best car. The electric BMW i3 received the Grand Prix for innovation. In the category of compact models defeated Kay car Honda N-WGN. Toyota for the creation of a production model on hydrogen fuel cells received a special prize.

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