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Mazda MX-5 Miata gets Black Tuned for Japan

Even the plucky Mazda MX-5 isn't safe from the temptation of a black edition. Mazda has just rolled out a Black Tuned Roadster in Japan, complete with a little more style than your run-of-the-mill convertible. The package is largely aesthetic thanks to the addition of a Brilliant Black retractable hard top roof and door mirrors as well as Gun Metallic 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, both the seats and the steering wheel are covered in black leather with sand-coloured contrasting stitching. Mazda is only offering the Black Tuned Roadster in three colours; Spirited Green Metallic, Velocity Red ... Read More

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