Mazda first unveiled the MX5 at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show, debuting the lightweight, two seater roadster to a chorus of excitement. This passion became abundantly clear, considering that in North America alone, the MX5 sold over 400,000 vehicles between it’s debut and 1997.
Focusing heavily on the lightweight nature of the MX5, Mazda manufactured the roadster at a time when production of small two seater vehicles was almost at an end. It completely rejuvenated the industry, by bringing a new sense of fun and enjoyment from driving that had perhaps been forgotten.
The Car has 50:50 front - rear wheel balance, making the handling basically neutral. Mix this with it’s fantastic acceleration and great power and you have a car that’s not only desirable for the regular road, but for the tracks as well!
This is unquestionably one of the most popular cars to grace the roads and tracks in the last 30 years. If you want to find out why this car is so highly rated, and why it has such a positive reception and reputation, then check out our experiences above and jump behind the wheel yourself!
