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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Named to Car & Driver’s Top Ten

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Blue Ridge Mazda, the leading Kansas City Mazda dealer, is excited to announce that the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata was recently named to Car and Driver’s 10-Best Cars List. Winning the award this year marks the seventh year in a row, 13th overall, that the MX-5 Miata has won since its’ debut. The Miata does a great job of making things simple enough for the everyday driver, yet having the specs that even a race car enthusiast can appreciate.

President & CEO of Mazda’s North American Operations, MNAO, Jim O’Sullivan praised the Miata for several reasons including, “Affordable, attainable, agile and attractive – the MX-5 Miata is as balanced a sports car as they come. A world record holder as both the most popular two-seat roadster ever produced and as the most raced nameplate, the MX-5 sets the bar high on sports car performance and driving pleasure.” The people of Car and Driver also had nothing but good things to say about the MX-5 saying that, “here was an affordable roadster without drawback, a compact slingshot more fun than many cars costing twice as much.”

The MX-5 made its’ debut on the 10-Best List back in 1990, the Miata’s first year, and has won the award multiple times since then. The MX-5, which is currently in its’ third-generation, is powered by an MZR 2.0-liter engine and pumps out 167 horsepower.

So if you’re looking for a Mazda Miata in Kansas City, look no further than Blue Ridge Mazda.  With two different locations we can serve the Kansas City and surrounding areas with our superior customer service and our wide-variety of Mazda models.

Miata Of the Future Equipped with Turbo?

Monday, December 5th, 2011
Miata Of the Future Equipped with Turbo?

Miata Of the Future Equipped with Turbo?

Blue Ridge Mazda, the leading Mazda dealer in Lees Summit, has some new insight to the future direction that the Mazda Miata is heading.  Recently Hirotaka Kanazawa, Mazda’s Senior Managing Officer, who runs Research & Development for Mazda recently stated that, “‘We will return to the original. It will be lightweight and the cost will be lightweight too. It will be easy to handle and fun to drive.” From what Kanazawa says there is no clear indicator for anything specific to change, but the idea of adding a Turbo has been kicked around in the pats.

On average, Miata’s of the past normally weigh somewhere around 2,100 pounds, well below average for a vehicle, but the heaviest of any Miata model to date.  In order for Mazda to offer a price cut they will probably keep the weight close to 2,000 pounds, as lightweight materials tend to increase price dramatically.

Now onto the more important talk, the Miata’s potential engine. The next generation of Miata is anticipated for release at some point in 2014. With that being said, it is possible that Mazda could use a small-displacement turbocharged engine to increase efficiency with the help of SkyActiv technology, a first for a Miata of any generation. Maybe we’re getting a little carried away, since it’s more than two years away until 2014, but remember, the early bird gets the worm. Continue reading “Miata Of the Future Equipped with Turbo?” »

2011 Mazda Miata in Kansas City Carried at Blue Ridge Mazda

Monday, September 12th, 2011

2011 Mazda Miata in Kansas City Carried at Blue Ridge Mazda
The year 2011 has brought Mazda enthusiasts a reason to rejoice, a new Special Edition Miata and you can get yours at Blue Ridge Mazda, your Kansas City Mazda dealer. One thing that you know is true, regarding the Miata, is that the engine is always purring to go, and with the prices listed at Blue Ridge Mazda you should act today!  If you’re looking for a vehicle to enjoy the last few days of summer the 2011 Miata is it!

When the Miata’s engine is compared to the competition it is often overlooked since it is only a four-cylinder engine and generates only 167 horsepower. But the one thing that often times gets overlooked is that fact that the 2011 Mazda Miata only weighs a total of 2,500 pounds!  With an engine that size paired with the weight of this car it really sets the tone and shows rivals what the “Zoom Zoom” attitude is really about.

The Mazda Miata’s two-seat roadster is offered  in three available trim levels including– Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. All of the trims are equipped with a manually operated soft top to keep the elements for deterring your driving experience.

At Blue Ridge Mazda, a premiere Mazda dealer in Kansas City, we offer an extensive selection of new and used cars in Kansas City, including the new Miata. Our sales staff is more than knowledgeable and willing to help you search for whatever it is you need, whether it be a new Mazda Miata or not.  If the 2011 Mazda Miata isn’t your ideal “family” car, don’t forget to check out the wide selection of other Mazda models on site at Blue Ridge Mazda.  



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