[Test drive] The vastly improved Roadster: The looks remain the same, but the driving performance...
The current fourth-generation ND Roadster, which debuted in 2015, has been announced to undergo major improvements in 2023. While there are no major changes to the exterior, there are now full LED lamps, revised wheel designs, and the addition of new body colors. In terms of driving, there are even more changes inside than meets the eye, with the addition of an asymmetric limited slip differential and improved engine performance feel. We asked motor journalist Koichiro Okamoto to share his impressions of how the actual driving experience has changed.
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Mazda Roadster S Special Package (6-Speed Manual Transmission) Key Specifications
⚫︎Length: 3915mm ⚫︎Width: 1735mm ⚫︎Height: 1235mm ⚫︎Wheelbase: 2310mm ⚫︎Ground Clearance: 140mm ⚫︎Vehicle Weight: 1020kg ⚫︎Engine: 1.5L Inline 4-cylinder DOHC ⚫︎Maximum Engine Output: 100kW (136hp) / 7000rpm ⚫︎Maximum Engine Torque: 152 Nm (15.5 kgm) @ 4500 rpm ⚫︎Drivetrain: FR ⚫︎Minimum Turning Radius: 4.7 m ⚫︎WLTC Mode Fuel Economy: 16.8 km/L ⚫︎Vehicle Price: ¥3,087,700
Starring: Koichiro Okamoto (Motor Journalist)
Director: Takamasa Nemoto
Filming & Editing: Masayuki Inoue
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