Mazda Celebrates 35 Years of the MX‑5 | 35th Anniversary Edition

Celebrate the MX‑5’s 35th anniversary with insights on its limited‑edition model, featuring Artisan Red paint, upgraded interior, and enhanced driving dynamics.

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Mazda NewsPOSTED ON 6/12/2024

MAZDA CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING ROADSTER WITH NEW LIMITED-EDITION MX-5

Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition showcased in Artisan Red Metallic—celebrating iconic roadster with exclusive design, sleek lines, and limited-edition styling.

More than three decades after its debut, the illustrious Mazda MX-5 celebrates an extraordinary milestone with the commissioning of a limited-edition model, along with a handful of other updates for 2025.

Based on the G20 Roadster GT, the Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition is finished in the triple-layer Takuminuri Artisan Red premium metallic paint, complementing its beige soft top and bespoke 17-inch alloys.

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The interior features a Tan Nappa Leather upholstery, combined with beige carpet and floormats. Headrests embellished with exclusive “35th Anniversary” logos and unique interior trims are other eye-catching highlights.

Powering the Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition is the invigorating Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre – a high-revving, naturally aspirated powerplant that delivers 135kW and 205Nm – paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

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Amplifying the ‘Jinbai Ittai’ philosophy of ‘horse and rider as one’, the circuit-developed DSC-TRACK mode also makes its way to the 35th Anniversary Edition – a Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) control technology that offers a pure driving experience by lowering the intervention threshold and allowing an element of oversteer.

The MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition will go on sale in January 2025, limited to a total of 50 units for the Australian market.

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Mazda’s strategy of continuous improvement has brought enhancements to the broader MX-5 line-up, with G20 Roadster models now offering a combination of cloth and suede upholstery for better driving support, along with a soft-touch Maztex centre console and armrests. Body-coloured door trims also make their way into the entry-grade G20 Roadster.

GT grade becomes the entry point into the retractable fastback (RF) models, while the remainder of the lineup is unchanged.

The colour palette for 2025 remains vivid yet refined. In addition to the Artisan Red Premium Metallic unique to the MX-5 35th Anniversary, customers can choose from the Soul Red Crystal Metallic or Machine Grey Metallic premium paints. Alternatively, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue Metallic, Aero Grey Metallic or Jet Black Mica round out the options.

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