The all-new Mazda Roadster (known as the MX-5 outside Japan) has been named the 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan.
"This result is thanks to everyone's enthusiastic support, and we are both grateful and proud that our Roadster has received such a prestigious award," said Masamichi Kogai, President and CEO of Mazda. "Inspired by this win, we will continue building cars that offer driving pleasure, aiming to become a 'one-and-only' for our customers that they will choose again and again."
The all-new Roadster is the sixth model in Mazda's new-generation lineup of vehicles that feature the full range of SkyActiv Technology and Kodo - Soul of Motion design. This lightweight open-top two-seater front-engine rear-wheel drive sports car is designed for pure Jinba-ittai driving fun.
All passenger vehicles with an expected annual sales volume of over 500 units, announced or launched in Japan between October 1, 2014 and October 31, 2015 are eligible for this year's Car of the Year Japan award. The Roadster follows the Demio (Mazda2) last year to become the sixth Mazda vehicle to take the Car of the Year Japan award.
