Australia's allocation of 40 of the 1,000 limited edition 25th Anniversary Mazda MX-5s are arriving in the country.

Since being unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in April, there has been a great deal of interest around the globe with the car selling out in just a few minutes in the USA and Japan.

Australian MX-5 fans have been just as keen with local Mazda dealers having already reserved 13 cars for customers ahead of the official sales start of 10 am today.

Mazda Australia anticipates a rush for the remaining limited edition models, which will be offered first to those that have registered interest in the car.

Australia's allocation of 40 limited edition 25th Anniversary MX-5s is made up of 24 with manual transmission and 16 with automatic.

In addition, each car comes with a complimentary limited edition MX-5 branded his and hers Tourneau commemorative watch set. Complementing the styling of the MX-5, each Tourneau watch is made of surgical quality stainless steel, and has a genuine sapphire crystal face and a black leather strap with red stitching.

Featuring a unique 25th anniversary badge with serial number, the special edition MX-5 is available in the striking Soul Red metallic paint for the first time and comes with black painted A-pillars, door mirrors and retractable roof.

The stunning exterior is complemented with an interior that is simply beautiful. Off-white leather upholstery and door trim, and a black leather arm rest, steering wheel and shift knob\* are highlighted with red stitching. In addition it comes with a red decoration panel and stainless steel scuff plates (with the 25th anniversary logo).

Since its launch in 1989, over 940,000 MX-5s have been sold globally earning a place in the Guinness book of world records as the world's most popular two-seater open-top sports car.

Light weight, perfectly balanced and with the driving thrill that is only experienced in an open top car, the MX-5 is the ultimate roadster.

Pricing (MLP)

\*Manual only

For more information contact:

Steve Maciver
Public Relations Manager
(03) 8540 1961
0437 125 589
smaciver@mazda.com.au

Tony Mee
Public Relations Specialist
+61 (0)3 8540 1962
+ 61 (0)439 347 658
tmee@mazda.com.au