2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata review
Mazda MX-5 Miata highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Nimble handling and sharp driving experience
- Punchy yet frugal standard engine
- Convertible roof is easy to use
Cons
- Small trunk
- Some tech features not available as standard
- Tight cabin space
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 28 highway, 23 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Big thrills in a small and stylish package
For a sports car that provides excitement and endless driving pleasure, as well as the joy of feeling the wind in your hair, say hello to the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s a two-seater convertible with an agile chassis, sharp steering, and that all-important retractable roof, allowing you to enjoy twisty back roads and highway cruises with the top down.
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What is new for the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- The MX-5 Miata is available in a new trim called the Anniversary Edition.
- MX-5 Miata trims have been upgraded with Smart Key and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
- The Club trim now comes with Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Grand Touring trim now comes with Hard Top and Soft Top as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1. Elegant and timeless styling
Based on the designs of classic British sports cars from decades past, the 2015 MX-5 Miata proves how timelessly elegant the two-seater convertible configuration truly is. From the curved front headlights and grille to the sculpted side skirts and fastback roofline, its sleek styling gives it plenty of curb appeal. Cruise along with the roof down, and you’ll be sure to turn heads when you’re driving a 2015 MX-5 Miata.
2. Agile and exciting driving experience
The 2015 MX-5 Miata was primarily designed to give the most exciting and dynamic driving experience possible — something you’ll find out as soon as you put your foot down. The lightweight body and agile steering make it ideally suited for tackling winding roads. It’s the kind of car you’ll love to drive every day — turn off the highway, take the long way home, and have a blast.
3. Strong engine that’s kind to your wallet
If you have always dreamed of owning a sports car, but have worried about the practicalities of driving one every day, the 2015 MX-5 Miata provides a solution. You get plenty of driving thrills, but the small overall size also means trips to the pumps are kept to a minimum. The 2.0L four-cylinder engine pumps out 167 horsepower, and when paired with either the five-speed or six-speed manual transmission, can achieve an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined.
4. Easy-to-use convertible roof choices
For the all-important experience of driving with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, the 2015 MX-5 Miata offers two roof options. Standard on most models is a manually-operated soft top, which only requires one button press and a lever pull to put up or down. Club and Grand Touring models can also be found with the available power-retractable hard-top for even more convenience. The latter comes standard on special 25th Anniversary Edition models.
5. Good feature selection across all trims
One area in which this lightweight sports car certainly isn’t lightweight is the extensive feature list. The 2015 MX-5 Miata offers numerous comfort and tech equipment on all trims. Grand Sport models include automatic climate control, leather upholstery, and heated seats, while Club trims can also have these features as part of the available Convenience package. Meanwhile, the 25th Anniversary Edition trim adds unique 17-inch wheels and upgraded leather upholstery.
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Ratings & reliability
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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Anniversary Edition 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hard Top
- Leather Seats
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
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"
Front tires
P205/45WR17
Rear tires
P205/45WR17
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata FAQ
The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Anniversary Edition : 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Sport : 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Club : 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring : 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Mazda MX-5 Miata received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mazda MX-5 Miata as 8 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
Here is what's new for the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata:
- Anniversary Edition
- Smart Key
- Bluetooth Technology
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
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