The all-new Mazda MX-5 is not yet on sale, but months before the iconic next generation sports car becomes available people will get a chance to drive it virtually on Forza Horizon 2 on the XBOX One.

XBOX One owners who have Forza Horizon 2 can download the “Mazda Mx-5 car pack” for free. Included are four MX-5s. Apart from the next generation MkIV MX-5, gamers can also use; the 1990 original, the 2010 MX-5 Super20 SEMA Show concept car and the 2005 MAZDASPEED MX-5 - a turbocharged limited edition model. The cars can be explored in detail inside and out through the game.

The pack can be downloaded by logging into XBOX Live on the XBOX One and by going to the Mazda landing page.

Here’s what it looks like in action: 

The new Mazda MX-5 in real form will be available in Ireland from mid to late August of this year.