Mazda MX-5 Karai Special Edition revealed

Karai means sharp in Japanese, according to Mazda, and the new special edition is based on the MX-5 Roadster Coupe, with its retractable folding hard top. The MX-5 Karai Special Edition features a unique lime-green paint called “Metal Green Metallic” for the body and contrasting glossy black finish for metal top, exterior mirrors, trim accents such as the front grille and fog lamp surrounds, as well as the 17-inch multi spoke alloy wheels that are shod in low profile performance tyres.

Inside, the MX-5 Karai features a pair of Recaro sport seats trimmed in black leather and Alcantara with white stitching, aluminium pedals, leather steering wheel with white stitching while Mazda says all the interior trim pieces that are usually finished in silver are now painted in a glossy black colour.

The Mazda MX-5 Karai is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 160bhp and an optional sport package that includes an exhaust system, a lowering kit for the suspension plus a few more goodies such an iPod and USB adapter, and an exclusive set of floor mats. Only 165 units of the MX-5 Karai will be produced, all of which will be sold in Germany.