We got our first look at the updated Mazda MX-5 at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, and now the popular two-door has officially hit the Japanese market. The revised Roadster, as it’s called in Japan, adopts Mazda’s new corporate face, but also adds a few more updates inside and out.
Upfront, the Roadster sports a five-point ‘smile’ lower grille similar to the one seen on the all-new Mazda3. New wheels are also a part of the Roadster’s update, as are three new colors — Metropolitan Gray Mica, Aluminum Metallic and Sunflower Yellow.
Inside, the Roadster feature more support seats – complete with new seat warmers – and a new sound system.
Underhood, the Roadster’s 2.0L powerplant sees a rev-limit increase from 7,000 rpm to 7,500 rpm, while max power is now reached at 7,000 rpm – up from 6,700rpm.
Expect to see the revised MX-5 in U.S. Mazda showrooms just in time for top-down weather.
