Safety
All-disc antilock brakes and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard, as is a tire pressure monitoring system. Apart from an optional limited-slip differential, traction control and an electronic stability system are also available.
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Driving Sideways and Other Assets
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distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...
New for 2009
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Safety
The Mazda MX-5 facelift has the same outstanding active and passive safety
package as the original third-generation model. Its brake system with 290 mm
ventilated front discs and 280 mm solid rear ...