(Motorsport-Total.com/Motor1) – The Mazda MX-5 is getting an update for the 2027 model year, which is mainly visible in the form of a new special edition called Yakudo and a sharpened Homura trim.
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While other manufacturers have long since said goodbye to compact, affordable roadsters, Mazda has steadfastly held on for more than 35 years and still sells the MX-5 as the best-selling roadster in the world.
New Special Edition Yakudo
Yakudo means dynamic movement in Japanese, and that is exactly what the new special edition is meant to embody. Mazda offers it exclusively as a soft-top version, combining silver accents on the exterior with an Alcantara interior, setting it apart subtly but noticeably from the standard model.
The Homura trim line is also stepping up. Mazda sharpens the chassis and design, making the roadster noticeably sportier than before. However, the manufacturer does not specify concrete technical details about the chassis changes in its current statement.
Those who prefer a more understated look can opt for the new Zinc Green color. The green metallic tone appears differently depending on the light and is intended to give the already distinctive Kodo design additional depth.
Photo Gallery: Mazda MX-5 (2027)
Mazda has also made improvements in terms of safety. The attention assist is now standard equipment in every trim level, regardless of whether customers choose the base version or a special edition. But that is no surprise, as this assistant has recently become mandatory in the EU…
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Best-Selling Roadster in the World
The history of the MX-5 goes back to 1979, when journalist Bob Hall proposed to Mazda development chief Kenichi Yamamoto a small, affordable roadster inspired by British models. Ten years later, the car debuted at the Chicago Auto Show.
To date, Mazda has built more than 1.25 million units worldwide, of which around 404,000 went to Europe. In 2016, the MX-5 was named “World Car of the Year” and “World Car Design of the Year,” awards that few other sports cars in its class can claim.
While many manufacturers have made their sports cars bigger, heavier, and more complex over the years, the MX-5 has remained compact and light. Renowned competitors like the Fiat 124 Spider or the Mercedes SLK series have long been discontinued, leaving notable alternatives like the BMW Z4, which are significantly more expensive.
That is exactly what makes the MX-5 one of the last remaining series of its kind. Hardly any other manufacturer currently offers a comparably purist, open, and affordable roadster; Mazda sticks to this niche product even though the market around it has long since changed.
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