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Chicago Auto Show 2009 Preview: 2009 Mazda MX-5 will say hey to USA

With over 800,000 copies sold during its 20-year lifespan, the Mazda MX-5 is the king of all roadsters. When the miniature Mazda hit the scene in 1989 as the Miata, Mazda gave it impeccable balance and precision. In the interim, the MX-5 has continued to evolve, and Mazda is looking to make even more magic for 2009. The new roadster will receive more horsepower, better fuel economy, and an updated aesthetics. The lightweight MX-5 is more about driving characteristics than outright power, so Mazda only increased output from the 2.0L engine from 166 to 168 hp. While the extra two ponies isn’t going to set the track on fire, Mazda promises an improvement over the 2008 model’s 22/27 fuel economy. Mazda also tweaked the MX-5’s already sweet suspension for even tighter handling characteristics and made minor changes to the front and rear fascias. The 2009 Mazda MX-5 will also receive updates to the interior, colors, and available packages, and will debut in North American-spec at the Chicago Auto Show.

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