When the Mazda MX-5 Miata debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show, it was a sensation. There was a lightweight two-seat, rear-drive roadster inspired by classic British and Italian sports cars, but built to exacting Japanese standards. There was something so pure and elemental about the driving experience that it became the heart and soul of Mazda. Four generations on, the little car from Hiroshima returns to its roots while finally expressing itself.
Styling advances from cute to dynamic, starting with eagle eye headlamps and flowing back into flared fenders, canvas roof, and round LED taillamps. Our Club model—designed to start owners down the path of track days—adds 17-inch black BBS alloy wheels, black front air dam, ground affects, and lip spoiler. An aluminum hood and trunk lid keep it light. It’s every inch a Miata, but looks a little angrier—no longer the playground pushover.
Designers conjured an interior that retains the car’s historic simplicity while adding luxuries. There’s no need for a power top—just flip the handle and throw it over your head. Light shines on a simple horizontal dash with round air vents, piano black trim, and stitched lower covering. The view ahead is dominated by a leather-wrapped steering wheel and instrument cluster with large center tachometer flanked by an analog speedometer.
Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pure Driving Pleasure
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Courtesy of NetCarShow.com
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The MX-5 Miata lets drivers indulge in the passion of driving.
