Mitsuoka Roadster is a Miata in Disguise
The Mitsuoka Roadster is now available in the UK, bringing an interesting spin to classic British styling.
Based on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Mitsuoka Roadster is the latest retro-styled offering from the Japanese company that specializes in hand-built luxury vehicles. Power for the Mitsuoka Roadster comes from the same 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine with 158 hp found in the outgoing Miata. Shoppers in the UK will be able to purchase the Roadster with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed Powershift automatic.
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Standard equipment on the Mazda MX-5 Miata gone British luxury are 17-inch wheels, heated leather seats, leather trim on the steering wheel, gear lever and hand brake, Bluetooth, cruise control, climate control and power steering. The manual transmission-equipped models also receive sport suspension while the automatic model has a softer setup.
Mitsuoka will cater to customers that want bespoke options on their vehicle, including the choice of different wheels or a turbocharged powerplant for more performance. Pricing on the Mitsuoka Roadster starts at £53,800 ($82,400) with the only available options being metallic or pearl paint for £620 and satellite navigation for £580. Select dealers in the south of England now have the Mitsuoka Roadster available for sale with the first cars being delivered at the end of the month. The company hopes to sell around 20-25 units this year and is looking to expand to Germany later this year.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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