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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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Mazda MX-5 Miata highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Exceptionally enjoyable to drive
  • Great fuel economy for a sporty car
  • New driver aids introduced for 2019
  • Ride is smooth

Cons

  • Limited trunk and interior space
  • Lots of road and wind noise at highway speeds

Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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What is new for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

  • The MX-5 Miata is available in a variety of new trims, including the 30th Anniversary and RF 30th Anniversary.
  • MX-5 Miata trims have been upgraded with Overhead Airbags, Rear View Camera, Suede Seats, Leather & Suede Seats, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
  • The RF Grand Touring trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims

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Sport:

Club:

Grand Touring:

RF Club:

RF Grand Touring:

RF 30th Anniversary:

  • Includes all features available on the RF Grand Touring
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Suede Seats
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto

30th Anniversary:

  • Includes all features available on the RF 30th Anniversary
  • No significant upgrades found on the 30th Anniversary

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1. Sports car performance

If you're looking for a two-seat roadster that prioritizes pure fun, don't miss the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata. This thrilling sports car offers an intimate driving experience that allows you to feel at one with the road. The 2.0L four-cylinder engine produces 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque, providing plenty of power and revs all the way to its 7,500-rpm redline. And, true to its sports car nature, manual transmission is standard on the MX-5 Miata, though automatic transmission is available. Weighing just over 2,300 lbs., the svelte Miata drives like a dream, whether you're a casual driver or a track enthusiast.

2. Three well-equipped trims

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in three well-equipped trims: Sport, Club, and Grand Touring. Standard features on the base Sport trim include a height-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth® capability, and a six-speaker sound system with HD Radio. Opting for the Club trim gets you a nine-speaker Bose® audio system (with speakers in the headrests) and satellite radio. You'll also get standard driver aids like a rearview camera and cruise control on all trims, plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert on the Club and Grand Touring trims.

3. User-friendly convertible top

If you're looking for open-roof driving, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata delivers. You'll love the manually retractable convertible top, which you can easily open from inside the car within a few seconds. In fact, the black-cloth soft-top is so light and rigid, you can even operate it with one hand or from one side of the car. That way, you can quickly drop the top to suit your mood or the weather. Want to enjoy top-down vibes even when the outdoor air is chilly? Opt for the Club or Grand Touring trims, which have heated seats.

4. Good fuel economy

While sports cars are not typically known for their fuel economy, the Miata stands out from the pack. With the 2.0L four-cylinder engine, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata has an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, for a combined 30 mpg—a frugal figure for a sports car.

That way, you can spend more time cruising the open road than sitting at the pump.

5. 30th Anniversary package

If you like the Miata, you'll love the 30th Anniversary package, available on 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring models. This special edition features a Racing Orange exterior, complemented by gunmetal gray wheels. Inside the car, you'll find orange accents and faux-suede RECARO® sport seats, which are comfortable and supportive. This model also has Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto capability, so you can rock out to your favorite tunes wherever the road takes you.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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Excellent

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

30th Anniversary 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Hard Top
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Manual Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Suede Seats
  • Traction Control

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

181

Torque (ft-lbs)

151

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

11.9

Wheelbase

90.9"

Overall length

154.1"

Width

68.3"

Height

49"

Leg room

F 43.1"

Head room

F 36.8"

Front tires

P205/45WR17

Rear tires

P205/45WR17

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

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