Here’s How to Pre-Order a 2016 MX-5 Miata Launch Edition

Mazda will begin taking pre-orders on the 2016 MX-5 Miata online starting in May.

The first 1,000 roadsters destined for the U.S. market will be the 2016 MX-5 Launch Edition, which features 17-inch wheels, heated seats, automatic climate control, SiriusXM satellite radio, Mazda Connect Infotainment System with navigation, a Bose nine-speaker audio system, i-ActivSense safety technologies, including blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and automatic high-beam control. Those taking delivery of the limited Launch Edition will also receive a Mazda-branded Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker in a gift box as well as select items from the company’s upcoming Heritage Collection apparel line.

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The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Launch Edition will be based on the premium MX-5 Grand Touring model and all units will come in Soul Red with a Sport Tan leather interior, a color combination exclusive to the model for 2016. Customers can preregister at the website www.longlivetheroadster.com and starting May 5, they will have the opportunity to return to the site to place a $500 deposit toward the purchase of an MX-5 Launch Edition. Full pricing on the model will be announced at a later date.

“The MX-5 Launch Edition will give enthusiasts the opportunity to take ownership of one of the very first, very exclusive, 2016 MX-5s to arrive in the U.S.,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. “Along with the privilege of exclusivity and being among the first 1,000 to take delivery, owners will be able to enjoy our latest entertainment, safety and luxury technologies – many of which are unique among sports cars. And of course, they’ll be the first to experience the exhilaration of being behind the wheel of one of the last true lightweight, driver-focused sports cars available today.”

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