Mazda, to Set Miata Ablaze in Japan

Mazda Motor Corporation earlier announced the launchThe special edition vehicle also boasts its chrome and
of Blaze, a special edition roadster intended for theclear parts features. An exclusive deep wine-red body
Japanese domestic market. Blaze is a lightweight,color, Radiant Ebony Mica is made exclusive to Blaze.
open-top sports car which has been the subject ofThe deep green Highland Green Mica is also added to
several modifications to improve ergonomics, style andthe standard model color range. Now, there are two
performance. Both the interior and exterior auto partscolor choices available for this special edition Roadster.
have been enhanced for a whole new drivingThe interior of the car boasts its sand beige genuine
experience. Blaze is now on sale at all Mazda andleather seat upholstery and door trim mated to black
Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan.leather combination for the steering wheel and parking
Blaze Edition Roadster got its name from "sparkle,"brake covers. The interior is accentuated with alloy
"blinding light," and "fiery color," and the images theyparts to equalize the sporty appeal with its elegant
suggest. Its dominant exterior, which is enhanced bycharisma. Other exclusive features of the roadster
special auto parts, epitomizes cutting-edge style. Theinclude the shift boot air vent bezel and dial rings,
forged 17-inch alloy wheels of the vehicle aredecoration panel, and stainless steel scuff plates.
produced by BBS Japan Co. Ltd., a renowned name inThe manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for
the manufacture of auto wheels. The wheels arethe soft-top models are 2,840,000 yen for the
accentuated with chrome finish for a regal impact.six-speed manual transmission version. For the
Compared to base model roadsters, Blaze wheels aresix-speed automatic transmission version the MSRP is
lighter to improve driving performance. Blaze also uses2,870,000 yen. For the Power Retractable Hard Top
several Mazda Miata and parts. In fact, in April nextmodels, they are priced at 3,040,000 yen for the
year, a new version will be equipped with Mazda'ssix-speed MT version and 3,135,000 yen for the
pride - Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT).six-speed AT version.