The first Mazda MX-5 Miata was shown to the world in
1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. Fast forward to today, and the automaker is
celebrating 3 decades of the most popular roadster of all time with a special edition.
Called the Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary
Edition, it appears to have either a bright orange or red finish, if the teaser
image is any indication, and will be unveiled at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show,
which kicks off on February 7 for the media, and two days later for the general
public.
Over the last 30 years, the MX-5 has become an icon.
Mazda parted ways with over 1 million units worldwide. These include more than
350,000 in Europe, where the roadster has an established fan base. In the United States, the
open-top model is being offered in three trim levels, Sport, Club and Grand
Touring, with pricing starting at US$ 25,730 (£ 20,183/€ 22,477) for the base grade.
The MX-5 RF, which uses a folding hardtop, is available in the Club and Grand
Touring specs, carrying an MSRP of US$ 32,945 (£ 25,842/€ 28,781).
On the other side of the Atlantic, and more
specifically in the United Kingdom, the MX-5 comes in a selection of five trim
levels, named SE+, SE-L Nav+, Sport Nav+, Sport Nav+ 132PS and GT Sport Nav+.
Pricing kicks off at £ 18,995 (US$ 24,211/€ 21,152), with the MX-5 RF missing out on
the entry-level SE and starting from £ 22,595 (US$ 28,800/€ 25,160).
Joining the MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary at the car
event in the Windy City will be other models from Mazda’s lineup, such as the
Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9.
