Mazda Miata / MX-5 RHT "Prestige Edition"

Mazda has released the -we’ve lost count of how many- special edition of the Miata or as others know it, MX-5 Roadster. Based on the Miata RHT with the electric folding hardtop, the “Prestige Edition” will only be available in the Japanese market. Highlights of the special edition version include the heated black leather bucket seats, the 17-inch aluminum forged alloy wheels by BBS, and the stainless steel scuff plates and front fog lights. -Continued after the jump

Additionally, a front strut tower bar (cowl connecting type) and Mazda’s Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system which are standard in the version with the 6-speed manual gearbox are added to the six-speed automatic transmission (AT) model. According to Mazda, prices for the Prestige Edition start at 2,950,000 yen ($25,650 or €18,050) for the six-speed manual transmission model and 3,050,000 yen ($26,500 or €18,650) for the six-speed automatic transmission model.

Main features of the Mazda Roadster Prestige Edition

Base models

Roadster Power Retractable hard Top RS RHT (six-speed manual transmission version) and VS RHT (six-speed automatic transmission version).

Special equipment

- Exclusive heated bucket seats with black genuine leather upholstery and door trim
The high quality, refined leather bucket seats are exquisitely crafted and highlighted with bold grey stitching. The seats enhance the black interior design and match every body color.

- Driver’s side ratchet lever seat lifter

A lever on the side of the driver’s seat can be used to adjust the seat height by 30 mm.

- Exclusive 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels forged by BBS Japan Co. Ltd.

The alloy wheels combine ruggedness and refinement and have a highly reflective chrome finish for maximum impact. The forged aluminium also contributes to improved driving performance by reducing vehicle weight and increasing rigidity.

- Exclusive stainless steel scuff plates

The glossy stainless steel enhances the quality of the door surrounds.

- Front fog lights (clear type) with black bezels

- Front strut tower bar (cowl connecting type)

Specially added to the six-speed automatic transmission model. It is standard equipment for the 6-speed manual transmission base modl.

- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system

Specially added to the six-speed automatic transmission model. It is available for the six-speed manual transmission base model as a factory-installed option.

Body Colors

A range of seven body colors is available to choose from.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the Roadster Prestige Edition

Model

Engine

Transmission

Price (yen)

With tax

Without tax

Prestige Edition

2.0L DOHC

6-speed MT

2,950,000

2,809,524

6-speed AT

3,050,000

2,904,762

-A separate recycling fee of 10,600 yen is necessary in addition to the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices listed above (for the optional SRS side airbag system, the fee is 10,910 yen).

Changes to the Roadster RHT base model

- The driver’s side ratchet lever seat lifter (featured on the Prestige Edition) is newly available as a factory installed option.

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