MAZDA MX-5 - BRITAIN'S FAVOURITE SPORTS CAR

There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by purchasing a sports car from Mazda, Britain's favourite sports car brand.  The Mazda MX-5 is available from Rivervale Mazda in Victoria Road with either a power retractable hardtop or traditional soft-top –– both perfect for spring and summer driving.

 

“With its advanced driving dynamics and incredible handling, it’s no wonder the Mazda MX-5 is the world’s best-selling sports car,” declared Malcolm Hance dealer principal at Rivervale Mazda.  “The Mazda MX-5 is stylish, sporty and exciting, offering the thrill of sports car driving with the added benefits of refinement, security, reliability and affordability.  The soft-top can be opened and closed in just a few seconds, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe boasts the world’s fastest-folding powered hard-top ­­–– up or down in just 12 seconds.”

 

The Mazda MX-5 delivers enhanced performance up to 134mph, yet also has improved fuel economy and reduced CO₂ outputs, thanks to Mazda’s ‘weight-reduction strategy’.  The seven-strong Mazda MX-5 range is available at Rivervale Mazda from just £15,750 (soft-top) and £18,600 (Roadster Coupe) on-the-road.  Drivers can choose from three powertrains (1.8i or 2.0i with 5-speed gearbox, 2.0i with 6-speed), and a range of individual options and packages to personalise their sports car.

 

“The Mazda MX-5 is a really breathtaking drive,” added Malcolm.  “It’s an all-weather sports car, so ideal for British summers.  Drivers are welcome to come and test-drive it for themselves.”

 

To find out more about the Mazda MX-5 or to arrange a test drive, please call Rivervale Mazda on 01273 707007 or visit the showroom on Victoria Road.

YOU WANT IT YOU GOT IT! - THE FULL MAZDA6 RANGE ON SALE AT RIVERVALE MAZDA

Popular with both families and company car drivers, the new Mazda6 status has been bolstered by the arrival of the new estate and diesel versions meaning that visitors to Rivervale Mazda have 25 models to choose from in the Mazda6 range!

The hotly anticipated estate edition now comes with a fantastic choice of engines including - a 140ps 2.0-litre diesel engine, a 2.0-litre 147ps and a 2.5-litre 170ps petrol engine. Meanwhile, a 1.8-litre 120ps petrol engine has also been made available on saloon and hatchback models!

Along with the increased engine range, the new Mazda6 boasts five equipment levels – S, TS, TS², Sport and a Sports Luxury ‘SL’ level and is sure to impress with its blistering performance, executive styling and an on-the-road price of just £15,110!

“The new Mazda6 has retained and enhanced many of the original model’s distinctive design features that set it apart from other vehicles,” comments Malcolm Hance, dealer principal at Rivervale Mazda. “Not only is this new car one of the most stylish in its class, its performance, practicality and economy figures are amongst the best available.”

Despite being even better equipped with enhanced comfort and safety features the new Mazda6 has achieved a dramatic weight loss which has significantly improved the new Mazda6’s fuel efficiency and CO₂ emissions. However, not content with just improving emissions levels and styling, Mazda have added a little more zoom-zoom to the new Mazda6 with the 2.5-litre Sport which achieves 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 137mph.

To find out more about the all-new Mazda6 or to arrange a test-drive call, Rivervale Mazda on 01273 707007 or visit the Victoria Road showroom in Brighton.

The Mazda RX-8 - Revived and Refined

Publication: Autocar (p.38) | Publication date: 9 April MAZDA RX-8 First Verdict

Autocar puts the new Mazda RX-8 through its paces in this week’s First Drives column.

The upgraded model boasts a restyled front end and improved interior as well as reworked suspension and a stiffer chassis to sharpen handling and steering response - and Autocar’s view is, ‘it works’.

The RX-8 receives praise for its front-end grip, reduction in body roll and, “smooth, ‘fast’ and free revving” engine. The journalist adds, “It’s an aggressive package which makes for a rumbly, low-speed ride, but it points even better and will hang on longer in corners. The RX-8 is hard to fault on handling.” Autocar’s only regret is that the RX-8’s rotary engine remains basically unchanged.

The final verdict is that the makeover is a, “worthwhile update of a charismatic car” and the RX-8 receives an impressive four out of five stars.

For more information on the all-new Mazda RX-8 Upgrade contact Rivervale Mazda, Victoria Road on 01273 707007.

Taking a trip to London?

Rivervale Mazda has some great news for those who drive into London – from October 2008 the new Mazda2 Diesel will be exempt from the London Congestion Charge!

Thanks to the Mazda2’s lightweight body and a lively diesel engine Rivervale Mazda promises you maximum performance but minimum impact at just 114g/km of CO2!

In addition, with a whopping 65.7mpg possible in the new Mazda2 Diesel also fits into tax band B meaning you pay as little as £35 per year for Road tax!

Rivervale Mazda – Zoom zoom to shout about!

For more information or to arrange a test drive in the Mazda2 Diesel contact Rivervale Mazda, Victoria Road on 01273 707007. Terms and Conditions Apply.

DRIVE INTO SPRING WITH LIMITED-EDITION MAZDA SPORTS CARS

 

Spring is here, and what better time to visit Rivervale Mazda in Brighton to check out two new, very special Mazda cars engineered for pure driving excitement – the special edition Mazda MX-5 Niseko and the Mazda RX-8 40^th Anniversary Limited Edition.  These sporty models celebrate Mazda’s continuing status as ‘Britain’s favourite sports car brand’ and are just right for putting a spring in your motoring step, as well as offering thrilling performance and breathtaking handling.

 

“The Mazda MX-5 and RX-8 are two of the most exciting sports cars in the UK,” says Malcolm Hance, dealer principal for Rivervale Mazda. “Drivers looking for exhilarating sports performance combined with individuality and reliability are welcome to come along and take a test drive.”

 

Rivervale is offering the MX-5 Niseko from £17,995 on-the-road with up to £2,000-worth of additional extras over and above the equivalent standard models, making this latest edition of the world’s best-selling roadster extremely good value.

 

Both the 1.8i Niseko soft-top (126ps with a five-speed gearbox) and the £19,995 Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Niseko (160ps with a five-speed gearbox) are available in a bespoke new colour, Icy Blue Metallic, as well as Sunlight Silver Metallic – for no additional charge.

 

The Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Limited Edition celebrates the launch of the first Mazda rotary-engined car, the Cosmo Sport, back in 1967.  Unique features include a choice of two exclusive exterior colours – Metropolitan Grey Mica, giving a strong touch of sophistication, and a truly distinctive Crystal White Pearlescent, making sure this is a ‘stand-out’ car on Britain’s roads.

 

The drivetrain features the twin-rotor High Power 231ps RENESIS rotary engine mated to a short-shifting six-speed manual transmission.  The Mazda RX-8 40^th Anniversary Limited Edition accelerates to 62mph in just 6.4 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 146mph.

To find out more about these exciting Mazda models at Rivervale Mazda or to arrange a test drive, please call 01273 707007 or visit the showroom on Victoria Road.

 

 

MAZDA MX-5 THIS SUMMERS MUST HAVE

Publication: Auto Express (p56-58) | Publication date: 2 April Brewer's top drop-top

Spring is finally upon us and the burning question in this week’s Auto Express is: How do the ‘two best cabrios in the business’ - the Mazda MX-5 and the Audi A4 Cabriolet - compare?

Journalist Mike Brewer takes both cars for a spin and finds the Mazda MX-5 ‘comes alive’ on long twisty roads. He’s impressed with the roadster’s proportions, ‘rifle-bolt gearshift’, rear-wheel drive handling and light controls, and declares it ‘way ahead of its rivals’.

He concludes: “The Mazda MX-5 is a real classic in the making, and a large part of its appeal is the fact it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to buy or run. Add in cast-iron reliability and entertaining handling, and it’s a cabrio you can choose with your heart and your head.”

Summertime and the Mazda MX-5 – the classic mix.

For more information or to book your test-drive contact Rivervale Mazda, Victoria Road on 01273 707007.

'WORLD'S BEST CAR' ON SALE AT RIVERVALE MAZDA

 

Since its launch in 2007, Mazda’s newest supermini has gone from strength to strength attracting critical acclaim for its bold styling and exciting performance. However, this week the Mazda2 has begun to conquer the world after the all-new five-door hatchback was voted ‘2008 World Car of the Year’ (WCOTY) by an international jury of 47 automotive writers. 

 

Selected from a list of 39 global contenders (Which included the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes C-Class), the new Mazda2 was crowned ‘World’s Best Car’ at the recent New York International Auto Show and with previous winners of this coveted award including the Lexus LS460, BMW 3-Series and Audi A6, the new Mazda2 is in great company.

 

“This highly-acclaimed accolade confirms that Mazda2 is indeed one of the very best cars available in the supermini market. Thanks to its distinctive styling, a spacious cabin, excellent driving dynamics and low CO2 figures, the Mazda2 ticks all the boxes for small car buyers.”

Malcolm Hance dealer principal, Rivervale Mazda.

 

The new Mazda2 represents a bold break with automotive trends, reversing the spiral of ever increasing weight and size. Now 40mm shorter and weighing 100kg less than its predecessor, the new Mazda2 is able to achieve an impressive 65.7mpg and a CO₂ emissions rating at just 114g/km. These cuts all add up and offer our customers an annual road tax rate of just £35 and complete exemption from London Congestion charging when proposed changes are introduced later this year.

 

Five versions of the five-door hatchback are available with a choice of three petrol and one diesel engine plus three equipment levels – priced from just £8,499 on-the-road for the 1.3-litre, 75ps petrol TS model.  

 

To find out more, or to arrange a test drive of the ‘World’s Best Car’, call Rivervale Mazda on 01273 707007 or visit the Victoria Road showroom.