• Belgian dealer Mazda St-Michel and Gisele Racing created a special edition of the MX-5.
  • The MX-5 Geshi features an exclusive color, BBS wheels, lowered suspension, and a new exhaust.
  • It will be followed by similar limited-production specials inspired by the Japanese solar calendar.

The current-generation Mazda MX-5 ND has been around for a decade, but it still reigns as one of the most affordable and enjoyable roadsters on the market. To send it off in style, Belgian dealer Mazda St-Michel has introduced the MX-5 Geshi special edition.

Created in collaboration with Brussels-based Gisele Racing—experts in tuning and racing Mazdas—the MX-5 Geshi boasts unique styling, bespoke accessories, and a tweaked chassis. This special edition is a fitting tribute to the 2.0-liter MX-5 models, which have sadly been discontinued in Europe.

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The Geshi, drawing inspiration from the summer solstice, will be produced in a limited run of just 24 units, a nod to the 24 seasonal periods of the Sekki, the traditional Japanese solar calendar. This edition marks the beginning of a series of limited-production specials from this dealer. Following the Geshi, the Shubun will be introduced, inspired by the autumn equinox.

The special MX-5 boasts an exclusive paint job reminiscent of the classic British Racing Green from the NA Miata era. Its exterior is adorned with white, black, and yellow stripes, which complement the yellow brake calipers nestled behind the black BBS alloy wheels.

Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000
Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000

Photos: Simon Daine for Gisèle Racing

The livery is tastefully matched with a sand-colored canvas roof and a cream leather interior. The package includes a bespoke GMT Chronographs watch, vintage leather driving gloves, and custom key holders, all adding to the roadster’s bespoke charm.

More importantly, Gisele Racing has worked its magic on the roadster’s chassis, enhancing its driving dynamics. Beyond the BBS wheels fitted with Uniroyal run-flat tires, the setup includes Bilstein shock absorbers, Eibach lowering springs, a strut bar, a Bastuck sport exhaust, and Mazda‘s own aerodynamic package.

Under the hood of the MX-5 Geshi lies the potent 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine, which is no longer available in Europe after the most recent update. The four-pot produces 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque, matching the US-spec MX-5. According to the dealer, these Geshi models will likely be among the final MX-5s in Belgium to feature the 2.0-liter engine.

The Mazda MX-5 Geshi is priced at €52,990 (equal to around $58,900 at current exchange rates), a steep jump from the standard MX-5’s starting price of €31,790 ($35,312) in Belgium. For that premium, you’re paying for the privilege of some “upgrades” and the now-discontinued 2.0-liter engine. Seems like a pretty expensive way to stand out, doesn’t it?

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