Mazda Releases Limited Edition Roadster ‘SG Limited’
- Sophisticated design combined with superb driving performance -
| Mazda Motor Corporation has launched a limited edition version of its award-winning car ‘Mazda Roadster.’ Boasting a high-quality interior and exterior design combined with improved sports driving performance, the new ‘SG Limited’ goes on sale today at Mazda Anfini and other selected Mazda dealerships across Japan. |
| The ‘SG Limited’ is a refined limited edition sports car that targets a wide range of customers who seek both sophisticated style and sporty performance. Based on the performance-enhanced 1600 NR-A and 1800RS, the ‘SG Limited’ features special equipment designed to create a more luxurious feel. The new package combines the custom exterior color ‘Celion Silver Metallic’ with cool, blue tones throughout the interior and a matching blue soft top. The specially designed cockpit features aluminum toned parts, a Nardi steering wheel with genuine leather cover and a BOSE sound system. In addition, exclusive aluminum wheels, Bilstein dampers and larger brake discs ensure that the vehicle delivers the maneuverability expected of a lightweight sports car. Sales volume of the SG Limited will be capped at 400 units. |
| The Roadster was developed based on the concept of “oneness between car and driver.” With its fun to drive, exhilarating open top design and distinctive style, the Roadster truly embodies Mazda's brand personality. Total production
volume of the Roadster has reached more than 650,000 units*1 since its introduction in 1989, and it is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's top-selling lightweight open top two-seater roadster. |
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Cumulative production volume (including exports) of the Roadster since production began in April 1989 is 656,377 units as of October 31, 2002. |
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Roadster 1800 SG Limited
(Soft top cover is available as a dealer option)
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| Main features (modifications from the base model) |
| Exterior |
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Celion Silver Metallic body color |
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Blue soft top (cloth) with glass rear window |
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Re-designed aluminum wheels (15-inch: 1600, 16-inch: 1800) |
| Interior |
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Water repellent cloth bucket seats and exclusive door trim (blue) |
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Genuine leather NARDI steering wheeland (black/blue) |
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Genuine leather shift knob (black/blue) |
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Leather parking brake lever |
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Four-stitch shift knob boot |
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Aluminum tone center panel, shift plate, air vent bezels, parking brake release button |
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Aluminum tone inner door handles |
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Power door lock |
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Key-less entry system with trunk opener (answer back system) |
| Others |
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AM/FM electronic tuner and BOSE sound system with four speakers |
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4W-ABS |
| Main standard equipment for the base model |
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Bilstein dampers |
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Large brake discs (front and rear) |
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Torsen LSD |
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Large front stabilizers |
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Front suspension tower bar |
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Performance bars (front and rear) |
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Truss member |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices |
(Excluding tax/Unit: 1,000 yen) |
| Model |
Engine |
Transmission |
Retail price |
| SG Limited |
1600DOHC |
5MT |
2,150 |
| 1800DOHC |
6MT |
2,450 |
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