Drivers considering treating themselves to a sports model this spring may be tempted to take out Car Loans for something from the new Mazda MX-5 range.

Available to buy immediately, both the roadster coupe and soft-top versions of the vehicle have been given a makeover to bring them in line with the design used on the revised Mazda3, TX-8 R3 and Mazda2.

The manufacturer explained by fine-tuning the engine and reducing aerodynamic drag, it has managed to cut CO2 emissions on the 1.8 SE model from 174 g/km to 167 g/km.

Mark Cameron, sales and marketing director, said: "The latest exterior, interior and technical upgrades to the 2009 Mazda MX-5 range will ensure that the soft-top will continue to offer pure, fun-to-drive, open-top motoring thrills."

In related news, the updated Mazda3 range is due to arrive in showrooms up and down the UK in May - and buyers will be able to choose from nine body colours.


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