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Laura Berry

Senior Journalist

6 min read

The Australian launch of the 1.5-litre Mazda MX-5 was just Part One of the story of the latest-generation model. Now Part Two has arrived in the form of the 2.0-litre version, giving buyers of the classic roadster a choice of two different sized engines for the first time.

The new 1.5-litre was as good as we hoped when we first drove it on Aussie roads – light and sharp it had the same simple fun factor that made the MX-5 a cult favourite.

Sure, its engine makes just 96kW, but an MX-5 isn't about brute force - it's a puppy that wants to play.

Read the full Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre 2015 review .