| Mazda Motor Corporation earlier announced the launch | | | | The special edition vehicle also boasts its chrome and |
| of Blaze, a special edition roadster intended for the | | | | clear 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 of | | | | The deep green Highland Green Mica is also added to |
| several modifications to improve ergonomics, style and | | | | the standard model color range. Now, there are two |
| performance. Both the interior and exterior auto parts | | | | color choices available for this special edition Roadster. |
| have been enhanced for a whole new driving | | | | The interior of the car boasts its sand beige genuine |
| experience. Blaze is now on sale at all Mazda and | | | | leather 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 they | | | | parts to equalize the sporty appeal with its elegant |
| suggest. Its dominant exterior, which is enhanced by | | | | charisma. Other exclusive features of the roadster |
| special auto parts, epitomizes cutting-edge style. The | | | | include the shift boot air vent bezel and dial rings, |
| forged 17-inch alloy wheels of the vehicle are | | | | decoration panel, and stainless steel scuff plates. |
| produced by BBS Japan Co. Ltd., a renowned name in | | | | The manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for |
| the manufacture of auto wheels. The wheels are | | | | the 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 are | | | | six-speed automatic transmission version the MSRP is |
| lighter to improve driving performance. Blaze also uses | | | | 2,870,000 yen. For the Power Retractable Hard Top |
| several Mazda Miata and parts. In fact, in April next | | | | models, they are priced at 3,040,000 yen for the |
| year, a new version will be equipped with Mazda's | | | | six-speed MT version and 3,135,000 yen for the |
| pride - Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT). | | | | six-speed AT version. |