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5 Facts About the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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We’re anticipating the arrival of the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, so it seems like a fitting time to share some information with you. This car isn’t your average compact hatchback. The RF or Retractable Fastback goes on sale yet this month, plus the drop-top should make it’s way to dealerships not too long after. With an upgraded 181 horsepower, this car is something to talk about.

If you’re trying to convince someone to purchase a 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, here are some facts that might help you out.

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Fact #1 – Pricing Didn’t Jump Up Much

Thankfully, the rains which halted Mazda production didn’t influence pricing. While we’ve only gotten our hands on the pricing for the RF, it didn’t go up much. At just $90 more, you can own an RF for $33,335. The soft-top sold for $25,295 last year, so we don’t expect that number to rise dramatically.

There are some add-ons to be aware of that will make the price jump up slightly.

  • automatic transmission ($1,075)
  • Brembo brakes plus BBS wheels ($3,770)
  • Recaro seats ($900)
  • i-Activesense safety package ($450)

Fact #2 – It has Plenty of Power

The new 2019 Mazda Miata comes with 17% more horsepower plus an extra three pound-foot of torque. There are several reasons for this upgrade:

  • Each of the pistons shed 27 grams of weight
  • Lighter connecting rods
  • Exhaust manifold inner diameter increased
  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine received improved combustion
  • New fuel injectors
  • Reconfigured intake ports

Fact #3 – The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Features a Fast Opening Hardtop

In just 13 seconds, the hardtop of the Miata MX-5 Miata opens or closes. Plus, it’s as simple as pressing a switch to operate.

Fact #4 – There’s Plenty of New Equipment

The MX-5 is now offered with a brown or black soft-top. There’s also a telescoping steering wheel and rearview camera included on all models. In addition, you have access to the i-Activesense safety option that features Smart City Brake Support, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure warning.

Fact #5 – You Must Have the GT-S Package

If you’re going to purchase the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, then you need to invest in the GT-S Package as well. For just $750 more, you attain the front shock tower brace, Bilstein dampers, limited-slip differential. The GT-S also has a hand-painted black roof that was seen on the 2017 RF Launch Edition only.

If you desire a soft-top with the GT-S package, you’re still looking at spending less than $30,000 for a brand-new car. For a couple thousand more, you’ll have a fantastic compact roadster that makes you feel like a legend. The question is: how long will it be until you buy a new 2019 Mazda Miata?

Heavy Rain Caused Mazda to Lose Production of 44,000 Units

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The weather has been strange, to say the least, this past summer. Even overseas, there’s been some effect from the extremes in weather. Just last week, it was announced that heavy rain caused Mazda to lose production of 44,000 units. Some of these were scheduled to hit the United States.

Mazda to lose production
The Japan Times

Japanese Manufacturing

During the month of July, Mazda had to suspend output in Hiroshima due to the widespread flooding and torrential downpours. They weren’t able to resume their normal operations until September 10th, which set them back quite a bit.

In total, the heavy rain caused Mazda to lose production of 44,000 units. 21,000 of these were scheduled to make their way into Japan and head overseas. This included shipments into the United States.

The other 23,000 shipments were knockdown kits to produce vehicles. These were headed to factories around the world including, China, Mexico and Thailand.

The biggest hit for the company was the best-selling crossovers in their lineup. This included the CX-3 and CX-5. It’s estimated that 33,000 of the lost production was accounted for by crossovers which are a consumer favorite right now.

Impact on Finances

Mazda is taking a $249.3 million one-time charge to account for this devastating loss. This will be felt in the company’s fiscal second quarter. The automaker is still examining what this loss will do to the overall company. The impact will surely be noticed on their earnings and sales when the fiscal year comes to an end on March 31, 2019.

Prior to this, they had hoped to increase the global sales production to 1.66 million vehicles. This would’ve been a 2% increase over last year. But, now that they’ve lost the production, we don’t expect that to occur. If anything, they will face some substantial losses for the year. We will have to wait and see where they end up.

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