Mazda Icon zooms into The Co-operative Motor Group

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda has just introduced a patriotic special edition of the iconic Mazda MX-5 in time for top-down summer motoring.

The appropriately named ‘Mazda MX-5 Icon’ is available in Red, White and Blue colours reflecting the fact that Mazda is Britain's favourite sports car brand – delivering one in every four sports cars sold in the UK this year.

Fitted with up to £1,500 worth of additional features, the limited edition sports car is the latest version of the world’s best-selling roadster and is specially designed to appeal to British drivers looking to purchase their very first soft-top roadster.  A true sports car, the rear-wheel drive MX-5 delivers unrivalled handling, driving dynamics and wind-in-the-hair motoring.

Representing extremely competitive value for money, the Mazda MX-5 Icon is available in two versions – the ‘entry-level’ 1.8i Icon features a 126ps engine and a five-speed transmission and is priced at £16,825 on-the-road.  Customers in search of higher performance can choose the 2.0i Icon powered by a 160ps engine, costing £17,825.

Both Icon models offer fantastic value with up to £1,500 worth of additional extras.  Special features of the Icon include climate control air-conditioning, Icon-branded black Medici leather seats and unique Icon-branded luxury interior mats. 

Exterior features include Icon badging and chrome-style bar trims and the cars can be ordered in either – Copper Red Mica, unique Marble White (solid) and Stormy Blue Mica paint colours. 

“Since the demise of the MG TF and Toyota MR2, there is no longer a defined ‘roadster’ segment within the non-premium sports car market,” commented Mazda Guiseley dealer principal Howard Strickland. 

“Today, a section of the public perceives competitors to the Mazda MX-5 to include other open-top cars like the Mini Convertible, Vauxhall Tigra and Peugeot 207CC – all non-sports car segment vehicles. 

“Now, the Mazda MX-5 Icon aims to attract those customers by offering an irresistible combination of a uniquely sporty rear wheel drive, wind-in-the-hair experience, high specification and excellent value.  We are sure that this new model is an Icon by name and the MX-5 is certainly iconic by nature!” concluded Strickland.

As well as adding the special Icon features, generous standard equipment of the MX-5 ensures that buyers can enjoy; the six-speaker audio system, leather wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, electric windows, premium black cloth soft-top, 16-inch alloy wheels, twin chrome exhaust tail pipes and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser.

Icon owners will also enjoy a degree of exclusivity as production of this latest Mazda MX-5 model will be restricted.  Just 875 examples of the MX-5 1.8i Icon and 375 units of the
MX-5 2.0i Icon will be available in the UK.

Despite all of the additional specification, both Mazda MX-5 Icon special editions remain in the same insurance groups as their standard counterparts – 11E (1.8i) and 13E (2.0i).

To find out more about the Mazda MX-5 Icon or the other Mazda vehicles contact your local The Co-operative Motor Group dealership; Mazda Guiseley on 01943 873263, Mazda Derby on 01332 375300 or Mazda Loughborough on 01509 266901.