What you should know about the 2022 Mazda MX-5
June 21 2022,
The Mazda MX-5 has been a favorite of driving enthusiasts since its introduction over thirty years ago and the current version offered in 2022 continues to offer the same elements that have made it successful and it adds a layer of modern technologies.
The fun factor
The 2022 Mazda MX-5 is still one of the most fun-to-drive vehicles you can buy today due to constant improvements made to its chassis, suspension, and direction systems. Combined with an equally distributed weight that stays low and a more powerful engine, this makes for a small sports car that is a lot of fun to drive on twisty roads that are full of curves, but that can also hold its own on straightaways, with a 0 to 100 km acceleration time of only 6.6 seconds for the base model soft-top.
The two different versions
The 2022 Mazda MX-5 is available in two distinct versions that are differentiated by their roofs and three-quarters design. The traditional MX-5 makes use of a fabric soft top that can be opened and closed manually from the driver’s seat in only a few seconds while the MX-5 RF uses a metal hardtop that folds into a special compartment under the rear window and C-pillars, which are both mounted on the moveable tonneau cover.
The technology
Despite using the same formula for thirty years, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 is very modern due to the use of many advanced technologies both in terms of mechanical elements and inside the cabin. Under the hood of the 2022 Mazda MX-5 lies the 2.0L four-cylinder engine equipped with the Skyactiv technology that allows it to produce more power while burning less fuel, with figures of 181 horsepower and 6.6 L/100 km on the highway. Inside, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 is available with the wireless Apple CarPlay integration, the factory-installed navigation system, and the standard 7-inch screen with Mazda Connect, among others.
