Exterior
For 2009, designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a "Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with pronounced front fender flares that flow through the headlamps and mold with the front bumper.
Exterior features include:
* Standard body-colored grille, front and rear bumpers, door handles and
moldings
* 16-inch steel wheels with full covers
* Optional 17-inch alloy wheels
* Optional 18-inch alloy wheels
* Optional LED taillamps
* Single (four-cylinder models) or dual exhaust outlets (V-6 models)
See also:
Emission Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
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Monitoring and Maintenance
Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
- SAS unit.
- Front air bag sensor.
- Air bag modules.
- Side crash sensors.
- Air bag ...
Ride & Handling
The Miata's low weight delivers ride and handling benefits, however. With
less mass to keep in check when cornering, the suspension doesn't have to be as
firm to limit body roll. This helps with r ...