Mazda introduced the Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) to the MX-5 late last year, improving the model’s suspension setup for 2022. Fast forward to today, the Japanese marque has completed the paperwork to officially introduce the updated 2-door roadster in the country.
2022 Mazda MX-5 gets an improved suspension setup
In a report by CarGuidePH, Mazda Philippines will add the 2022 MX-5 to its lineup on February 16. It will likely offer a more refined driving experience to Filipinos thanks to its KPC suspension setup. This feature bolsters the sports car’s drive as it enhances the vehicle’s stability, ride comfort, and handling.
The KPC has been developed to apply a slight brake to the inner rear wheel during high-g cornering. This reduces body rolls and limited-slip effects. Also, the new suspension setup intensifies the braking whenever the driver accelerates through a corner, enhancing the limited-slip effect.
Mazda said that the new suspension setup doesn’t add a single gram of weight to the MX-5. With that being said, the model still managed to retain its renowned lightweight sports car characteristics for 2022. Features such as a well-balanced chassis and stellar power-to-weight ratio are the things Filipinos can expect for the upcoming vehicle.
Kinematic Posture Control
Under the hood, the Japanese sports car is still powered by the same 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G gasoline engine that is capable of generating 181 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque. The engine exclusively sends power to the rear wheels through either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
For the 2022 model, Mazda added about USD 500 (or around Php 25,708) to the price tag, which is not much as compared to yearly price increases of other car models. Plus, the sports car gets an updated suspension setup, as well as new color options called Platinum Quartz Metallic. Mazda Philippines currently offers the MX-5 at a starting price of Php 1,980,000, with no announcement just yet regarding the price of the upcoming model.
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