MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

Current Mazda MX-5 Miata

The current MX-5 Miata has gone upscale with the inclusion of an available power hardtop on Grand Touring, Touring and Sport models, with regular power soft tops standard in these models, as well as a value-filled Base version. This somewhat simplified new lineup replaces the six multiple personalities -- Club Spec, Base, Touring, Sport, Grand Touring and Limited -- offered initially with the third-generation redesign in 2006. We feel this is definitely a step forward as power hardtops add to the fun of the Miata, while adding a sense of sturdiness to the look and feel of the Miata.

All Mazda Miatas are powered by a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine good for 166 horsepower – not much less than the previous-generation's turbocharged Mazdaspeed high-performance model. Depending on trim levels you'll find this power routed to the rear wheels through a five- or six-speed manual transmission, or an available six-speed automatic for that sometimes bumber to bumber city driving -- though with the automatic, horsepower drops to 158, it's still plenty of power to cruise through Los Angeles, weaving in and out of traffic.

The Mazda MX-5 Options

Luxurious items like leather seats and a seven-speaker Bose audio system are available. However, some have felt with the Mazda MX-5 Miata that "less" may actually be "more." The thinking goes that if you're piling a ton of extras on this little zippy sports car, you're sort of missing the point: The essence of this Mazda roadster is about simplicity in design and operation, and about having fun and feeling loose and free behind the wheel on a warm Southern California summer night. However, to each their own, we wouldn't tell anyone how to have fun in their Miatas (that sort of things comes natural in the Mazda MX-5 Miata). The Miata, fun and Southern California together is simply the stuff of dreams.

Come in for a test drive, and experience the Mazda MX-5 Miata fun for yourself!

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