Luckily for the buying public the Type S car will not be produced in limited numbers. Unlucky for those in North America and Europe the coupe most likely won't make it outside of Japan. If Mazda however decides to sell it here, the expected price tag is expected to be slightly higher than the open-topped version - a move that would also fly in the face of tradition, where convertibles almost always command a stronger price than their coupe counterparts.
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| Lets hope Mazda decides to offer the relatively cheap rear-wheel drive Miata coupe here in North America. (Photo: Mazda) |
Being an enthusiast who lives in North America, I say bring it over. No doubt Mazda would find enough willing performance car buyers to substantiate a business case, especially if they managed to offer a stripped down version at a lower price than the roadster. After all, try to find a relatively cheap rear-wheel drive performance coupe to compete against it. It doesn't exist.
Let's hope the Japanese brand is just testing their domestic market before launching the Miata Coupe on our continent. If you happen to like it, make sure to let someone at Mazda know.
Specifications:
- Price Range (est MSRP): $28,000 - $35,000
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, RWD
- Engine (est): 160 hp, 130 lb-ft of torque, 1.8-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (opt 4-speed auto)
- Brakes (est front/rear): disc/disc (opt ABS)
- Curb Weight (est): 1,070 kg (2,360 lb)
- Fuel Economy (est city/hwy): 10.3 / 7.8 L/100km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/80,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
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- Web Site: www.mazda.ca
