Build your own MX-5: Mazda PH offers 78 combinations for the roadster

2021 Mazda MX-5 is now up for pre-order.

Mazda Philippines is capping off the year on a high note as it announced that local car buyers can now pre-order the 2021 MX-5. Not just that, Mazda PH wants you to customize your own 2021 Miata through its Build Your Personal MX-5 Program.

Mazda PH says a total of 78 combinations are possible when you pre-order the 2021 MX-5. As such, you can configure the MX-5 based on your personal preference and taste. Think of it like you’re playing Need for Speed where you can choose the car’s exterior color, interior trim, and so on.

The Build Your Personal MX-5 Program lets you choose your preferred transmission or if you want to have the car with a soft-top or a retractable fastback.

The 2021 MX-5 soft top is available with a six-speed manual transmission as well as red Nappa or premium black leather seats, a 9-speaker Bose sound system, and Bilstein dampers and front strut bars.

2021 Mazda MX-5 side

Mazda MX-5 in Deep Crystal Blue exterior with Dark Cherry Top

Moreover, the 2021 MX-5 is available with a new soft top color dubbed Dark Cherry. This color is on top of the current black soft top. Mazda PH also shared that the 2021 Mazda MX-5 is available with a new Deep Crystal Blue Mica exterior paint.

As a whole, this program is similar to how you order cars from luxury sports car brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, among others.

Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan said that this customization program for the 2021 MX-5 gives interested individuals an “opportunity to personally design and customize their very own MX-5.” This can be accessed to its interactive online and showroom ordering guide. Mazda PH is already working on the new look of its website.

2021 Mazda MX-5 front shot

The Mazda MX-5 looks sleek as always

Mazda PH said that orders of the customized Mazda MX-5 are expected to take an average lead time of between four to six months, depending on production allocation capacity and shipping logistics timing. As such, you need to be patient when you opt to drive your personalized 2021 Mazda MX-5.

The customized pre-order will be initiated by a reservation fee in any of the 19 Mazda dealerships nationwide. The company said that its sales consultants are ready to handle client requests and orders through this program.

In case you’re wondering, all Mazda MX-5 variants are powered by the 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine that produces 181 hp and 205 Nm of torque.

The 2021 MX-5 is also going to be enrolled in Mazda’s 5-year free service plan that includes all expenses of periodic maintenance at either six-month or 10,000 km intervals, for up to five years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first.

The five-year free service plan includes replacement parts, Shell Helix Professional fully synthetic oil, as well as labor costs. With the new service plan, the company says that its clients can save Php 90,000 to Php 150,000, depending on the Mazda vehicle they own.

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Know more about Mazda MX-5 2024

Mazda MX-5 2024

The Mazda MX-5 2024 Philippines is a 2-seater, rear-wheel-drive sports car. The soft-top version currently has different variants for the Philippine market:

2.0L MT Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition – ₱2,230,000
2.0L MT Black Top Black Leather – ₱2,300,000
2.0L AT Black Top Black Leather – ₱2,350,000
2.0L MT Tan Top Tan Nappa Leather – ₱2,400,000
2.0L AT Tan Top Tan Nappa Leather – ₱2,450,000
2.0L AT RF Black Leather – ₱2,550,000
2.0L AT RF Tan Nappa Leather – ₱2,600,000

Under the hood, the Mazda MX-5 uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making up to 181 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Size-wise, the MX-5 has a length of 3,915mm, a width of 1,735mm, and a height of 1,230mm.

Currently, the Mazda MX-5 competes against the likes of the Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ, among others.

Mazda MX-5 Launch

In August 2015, Mazda Philippines launched the Mazda MX-5 launched soft-top variant. Two years later, the Japanese car brand introduced its RF variant at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). It is regarded as one of the best value-for-money sports cars one can get in the Philippines.

As of 2021, Mazda Philippines updated the Mazda MX-5's lineup. It now has three trims. The first is the manual version with a black top. The second is also a manual but it can come with a dark cherry top. The third is an automatic variant with both choices of black or dark cherry top.

In 2022, Mazda Philippines brought in the revamped MX-5. These come with a red or black top version, and two Club Edition versions.

Mazda MX-5 Exterior

The Mazda MX-5's exterior is styled to follow the brand's KODO design philosophy. To this end, it enables the car to look like it's in constant motion, while the outside profile of the vehicle features sultry curves as well. Slim headlamps are evident on the front end, while several regions on the front, side, and rear have sharp and smooth corners.

Its traditional roadster shape is maintained, and for the motor to be pushed behind the front axle, it has a long hood and a short rear. The different variants are available with distinct colored roofs that range from standard black to red.

Mazda MX-5 Interior

As of 2024, there are several options for the MX-5's interior. Its seats can either come with black fabric covers, premium black leather, or Terracotta Nappa leather. The Club Edition variants also have Recaro Seats, while all trims get an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a push-to-start button, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and automatic climate control.

Technology & Safety Features

For the 2024 Mazda MX-5, all trims are provided with dual front airbags, side airbags, dynamic stability control, a reverse camera and rear parking sensors, anti-lock braking, lane departure warning, as well as a low-speed emergency braking system dubbed as the Smart City Brake Support.

Entertainment is then handled by a Mazda Connect touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is then paired with a 9-piece Bose sound system.

Platform & Chassis

The MX-5 2024 is a 2-seater coupe with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. For suspensions, it uses a Double Wishbone for the front and a multi-link rear suspension. The manual versions then get Bilstein Dampers for the front suspension, as well as a limited-slip differential.

Also, the 2024 version of the MX-5 now comes with Kinematic Posture Control, a system that ensures less body roll and more stability during spirited drives. It also prevents the car from lifting when accelerating hard.

Engine & Drivetrain

The power of the Mazda MX-5 comes from a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter in-line 4-cylinder engine that supplies 184 hp as well as 205 Nm torque power. A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission option is available, being the latter unit can be found on higher-spec variants.

Mazda MX-5 front view

Aesthetically appealing as always

The standard for manual variants is a limited speed differential.

For the Philippine market, the 2024 Mazda MX-5 has seven different exterior color choices. These include Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black, Platinum Quartz, Polymetal Gray, Machine Gray, and Soul Red Crystal.

In terms of engine output, the MX-5 makes slightly less horsepower than its main competitor. Then again, it makes just about the same amount of torque. Other than that, it is currently the smallest 2-door sports car in the Philippine market today. This means that it beats out its rivals in terms of curb weight. This can equate to more agility on the track, though this also has the drawback of resulting in less interior space. Most folks, however, will have no issues fitting inside the MX-5 Philippines.

Mazda MX-5 Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Lightweight Great power output for its size and weight Agile Stylish exterior	Larger individuals will have issues with interior space Less than stellar cargo capacity