Due to the popularity of retractable hard top, Mazda Motor Corporation has added its Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) to its new Roadster lineup which has been fully remodeled last year. The new Roadster features the revolutionary electric roof system that does not reduce the trunk space. Hence, Roadster can still accommodate the loading needs of car owners just like before.
In the past, Roadster has already established an international reputation by winning more than 30 awards around the world. One of the most prestigious awards given to it is the 2005-2006 Japan Car of the Year. To add a dash of prestige to Roadster history, Mazda incorporated to it the Power Retractable Hard Top. The latter provides both the high level of comfort for an open-top sports car and the conventional Roadster "Jinba Ittai".
According to Takao Kijima, Program Manager for the Roadster, "'Jinba Ittai' or 'heart-to-heart communication between a rider and a horse' represents the quintessence of the Roadster that Mazda has pursued since it developed the first model in 1989. With the Power Retractable Hard Top model, the driver and the vehicle can interact with each other as if having a conversation. This stylish and 'Lots of Fun' vehicle allows us to really feel the joy of 'Jinba Ittai'. As a product of Mazda's unique approach, I hope the Roadster Retractable Hard Top will allow more and more people to experience the 'fun' in all aspects of their daily life."
Aside from the "Jinba Ittai" feel, which is brought about by its design using lightweight compact roof, main features of Roadster RHT also include the sophisticated design and pleasant driving experience.
Some aspects of the design such as the flowing shoulder line and side silhouette were derived from the style of its predecessors. However, its roof, rear deck and fender were made bolder and trendier like the Mazda Miata performance parts.
All-new Roadster also boasts the world's fastest roof operation which only takes 12 seconds. Wind noise is also curtailed and the aero board has been optimized to blend with the new rear deck shape. The latter has been optimized to offer fun open-top driving experience.
The Mazda MX-5 is a popular vehicle in the auto market. Built in the Mazda Motor Corporation's Hiroshima plant in Japan, this sports car is also one of the most sought after vehicles. It is also marketed and known as the Mazda MX-5 Miata in the area of North America. However, it is simply known as the Mazda MX-5 in other auto markets like Oceania and Europe. The very first Mazda MX-5 was shown off during the Chicago Auto Show which was held on the 10th day of February in the year 1989.
Did you know that this vehicle has already been included in the much coveted Guinness Book of World Records? Well, this world record databank has included in the Mazda MX-5 as the best selling sports car in the world over. Perhaps what has made this vehicle much known is the fact that parts for this vehicle are easy to find. Sources of Mazda TR-250 parts are also good sources of parts for this sports car. This roadster has been built as an FR convertible.
Just recently, the company has already announced the pricing for this much coveted roadster. And for the popular Mazda MX-5 hardtop, the attached price tag says $24,945. It would soon be available this coming September. However, if you would like to own the soft top version of this sports car, you can purchase it for only $23,495. Both come as a Mazda MX-5 PRHT.
If you are concerned about the added weight of the hard top, you need not worry for the auto maker has already seen to it. The hard top is only around 77 pounds and the company has already made sure that the vehicle would be given adjustments so as to keep its performance well intact. The hardtop version of the Mazda MX-5 has been given shock absorbers that are firmer than the usual. The spring rates of this sports car are also higher. All these you can get with a vehicle that has a hardtop which can close or open in as fast as twelve seconds.
Indeed, it would not be surprising if this one becomes a big hit. Again.
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