The iconic roadster has won ‘Best Drop-Top’ at its Scottish Car of the Year 2007 awards and winning the category for the second year in a row, following the success of the soft-top Mazda MX5 last year. Now in its tenth year, the Scottish Car of the Year is judged by members of The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW), with every model launched during the past 12 months in contention for a 2007 accolade.
Mazda UK marketing director Mark Cameron added: “We are truly delighted that the Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe has been named Scottish Car of the Year ‘Best Drop-Top’. This year’s award is further confirmation that the latest MX5 has kept faith with the ethos of the original iconic Mazda sports car, while adding even more Zoom‑Zoom excitement, refinement and usability to the ownership and driving experience. It’s no surprise that Mazda is recognised as the UK’s favourite sports car brand.”
When presenting the award ASMW President Stephen Park commented that the Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe offers drivers, “the thrill of sports car driving with the added bonus of refinement, security and value for money.”
“Believe it or not, there are more drop-top roadsters in the UK than anywhere else in Europe and Scottish motorists love them,” commented Park. “The Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe is a worthy winner and proved its credentials by beating the new Audi TT Roadster to the top spot. The Mazda MX5’s combination of style, quality and driving experience outperforms many motors costing twice as much.”
Mazda has traditionally performed well in Scotland and both its sales and market share have accelerated during 2007. In the first nine months of this year, Mazda saw its Scottish sales increase by 24.4 per cent – in a market which is up by just 2.2 percent – giving it a 3.5 per cent market share overall. Sales between January and September stood at 5,643, an increase of 1,070 on the first nine months of 2006 and only 44 units behind the whole of last year.
Mazda took a record 3.8 per cent share of the market in Scotland in September and has already sold almost as many cars north of the border this year as in the whole of last year.
For more information on the superb Mazda MX5 range call Mazda Darlington on 0845 112 5008 or Mazda Durham on 0845 112 5009.