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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 28 highway, 23 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

  • MX-5 Miata trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats as standard equipment this year.
  • The Grand Touring trim now comes with Traction Control as standard equipment.
  • The Touring trim now comes with Traction Control as standard equipment.
  • The Sport trim now comes with Traction Control as standard equipment.

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Mazda MX-5 Miata an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda MX-5 Miata 9th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata features and specs

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Grand Touring 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Hard Top
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

158

Torque (ft-lbs)

140

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

12.7

Wheelbase

91.7"

Overall length

157.3"

Width

67.7"

Height

49.4"

Leg room

F 43.1"

Head room

F 37.4"

Front tires

P205/45R17

Rear tires

P205/45R17

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Automatic

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