A42 - North Shore News - Friday, July 16, 2010
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Sharp steering, balance make MX-5 fun to drive From page 41
NEWS photo Cindy Goodman
THE hardtop convertible roof takes about 12 seconds to raise or lower while the soft top requires about half that time.
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job, keeping the smooth and rounded shape while lessening the pill-shaped profile of the 2008 model. The manual-folding top remains a strength of the MX-5. It’s exceptionally easy to raise and lower, and does away with the annoying tonneau cover. When the top is down, it folds in on itself quite stylishly, looking very finished and minimizing drag. The power hardtop looks great when stowed, folding in on itself to give the car a clean and finished appearance, but the unusual bulge of the rear deck (a necessity to fit the roof) looks a bit odd both when the roof is raised and lowered. If top-up style is important to you, the cloth roof might be more desirable. There’s nothing too fancy about the cockpit, which wraps around you the way a roadster should. GX and GS models feature a plain, black interior, while the GT can be had with a choice of black, beige, or brown leather. Overall, it’s a pleasing interior that’s simple, straightforward, and well executed. Performance Every MX-5 comes with a 2.0-litre inlinefour generating 167 horsepower and 140 foot-pounds of torque, attached to a fivespeed (GX) or six-speed manual transmission (a six-speed automatic is optional across the line). The engine is just right for this car — it’s as happy to cruise as it is to accelerate. As with most Mazda transmissions, the sixspeed manual is absolutely fantastic. It’s quick and accurate, with a nice, light clutch that
invites gear changes. With excellent steering and balanced weight distribution, handling is exceptional. The speed-sensitive steering is sharp, but not so much that it’s awkward to drive — this is a truly fun-to-drive car. Interestingly, the extra weight added by the power-retractable hardtop improves the balance, adding weight just aft of the car’s centre. Whereas the GX is more relaxed, the GS and GT add a limited-slip differential, dynamic stability control with traction control, front strut tower bar and a sport suspension. Drivers looking to toss the MX-5 around should definitely opt for one of the upper trims. As you would expect in a roadster, ride quality is quite stiff and solid. Still, the MX-5 remains surprisingly comfortable to drive over long periods of time, and is a decent car for the daily commute. Environment The dash is simple and functional — dials and buttons are big, easy to find, and offer good tactile feel. The steering-mounted audio controls seem a bit superfluous, considering that the dashboard is so close, but prevent drivers from having to hunt for buttons. Storage space is as good as it’s going to get in a roadster, with the usual spaces in the glove box, centre console, and behind the seats, as well as four cupholders. The trunk is impressive in that it will just fit a set of golf clubs, but it’s still a tight fit for larger luggage. There’s no question that the hardtop MX5 is quieter and feels sturdier than the soft-top
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