2021 Mazda MX-5 & MX-5 RF - Specifications, Features and 100th Anniversary Edition!
December 11 2020, Scarboro Mazda
The Mazda MX-5, Miata, the Roadster - one of the most authentic and engaging roadster on the road. Whether you've owned a NA, NB, NC or a ND Mazda MX-5, the Miata continues to delight enthusiasts with it's charismatic driving dynamics and evolving features that make this thrilling car perfect for any trip.
The MX-5 is known for it's 50/50 weight distribution and it is a perfectly balanced vehicle to drive on just about any road.
New for 2021, available wireless Apple CarPlay and new colour options are offered on the iconic roadster. Arriving in February 2021, let's take a deeper look at the options!
The standard Skyactiv-G 2.0L engine produces 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, capable of smile-inducing fun at any speed! The powertrain can be configured with a Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission for no additional cost on all trim levels.
For 2021:
GS Trim level comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and these features:
- Maza Connect infotainment system with a 7-inch full colour touchscreen display
- AM/FM six-speaker audio system
- Driver's side headrest speakers
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Rearview camera
- Leather 3-spoke steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake
- Mazda advanced keyless entry
- Push button start
- Rain sensing windshield wipers
- Black cloth soft top
- 17" Black Metallic alloy wheels
- Silver dual exhaust outlets
- Standard i-Activsesnse safety features
and much more!
Building on the features of the MX-5 GS, fans can choose MX-5 GS-P which turns up the focus on driving dynamics and handling capability. When equipped with the Skyactiv-MT manual transmission, the MX-5 GS-P includes a limited-slip differential, Bilstein dampers, front shock tower brace and sport-tuned suspension. The GS-P further accents the driving experience with a Bose 9-speaker audio system with passenger headrest speakers, heated exterior mirrors, noise-isolating windshield, heater black cloth-trimmed seats with grey stitching and LED daytime running lights.
Exclusive to the GS-P models with manual transmission, Mazda offers a Sport Package that adds more thrill to the nimble roadster. This track-friendly package features Brembo front brakes, BBS 17-inch Dark Gunmetal forged wheels, heated Recaro Sports Seats and red painted brake calipers.
The GT trim includes all equipment from the GS-P trim levels and is loaded up with more premium and convenience features. Deep Crystal Blue is a new exterior paint option for GS-P and GT models, and White Nappa leather is a new interior colour option for the GT Trim. Also included on the GT are:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Heated leather-trimmed seats in black with grey stitching
- Mazda navigation system
- Auto climate control
- Auto-dimming driver-side mirror, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink wireless control system
- 17" gunmetal alloy wheels
- Traffic Sign recognition and Adaptive Front-lighting system are additional safety features on this trim
and much more features!
All trim levels are offered with a soft top, but the RF - retractable fastback - is exclusive to the MX-5 GS-P and GT trim levels. The Mazda MX-5 RF can open or close its roof in a remarkable 13 seconds.
The soft top offers an optional grey cloth roof with select exterior colours. On the RF, Pure White Nappa leather is available as a standalone option with select exterior colours. The MX-5 RF GT have the Exclusive Package or Grand Sport Package available.
Exclusive Package
- Hand-painted piano black roof (if colour is Jet Black Mica, contrasting top in piano black is replaced with Jet Black Mica top)
- Garnet Red Nappa leather seats with Grey stitching
Grand Sport Package
- includes the best of the GS-P Sport package combined with the premium features of the GT Exclusive Package
- Piano black hand-painted hard top
- Garnet Red Nappa leather
- 17" BBS forged wheels
- Brembo front brakes
- Red painted brake calipers
100th Anniversary Special Edition
Paying homage to Mazda's start in 1920, this unique model is only available in Snowflake White Pearl exterior paint with Garnet Red Nappa leather seats, and features 100th Anniversary unique badging in and around the vehicle. The soft-top model finished the look with a Dark Cherry cloth roof.
We are so excited for the new features of the iconic Roadster. We can't wait to see the 100th Anniversary Special Edition. If you wish to learn more about the Mazda MX-5, speak to our Mazda Specialists today!
