2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata review
Mazda MX-5 Miata highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Fun to drive at any speed
- Fuel-sipping performance
- Quick and effortless manual operation of the soft top
- Smooth ride
Cons
- Limited interior and trunk space
- Noticeable cabin noise at higher speeds, even with the top raised
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined
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What is new for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- The 100th Anniversary and RF 100th Anniversary trims have been discontinued for 2021.
- The Sport trim now comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Overhead Airbags as standard equipment.
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims
Sport:
- 181-hp, 151-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Blind Spot Monitor
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Club:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Front Seat Heaters
- BOSE Sound System
- Satellite Radio Ready
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Grand Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Club
- Leather Seats
- 6002
- Navigation System
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RF Club:
- Includes all features available on the Grand Touring
- Hard Top
- 6001
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RF Grand Touring:
- Includes all features available on the RF Club
- No significant upgrades found on the RF Grand Touring
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5 reasons to buy the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1. Epic driving experience
The open road awaits, and your 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata will absolutely be the ideal driving companion. The rear-wheel drive, open-top roadster is an essential experience for any enthusiast, and the 181-horsepower 2021 Miata certainly delivers. With a sport-tuned chassis, standard six-speed manual transmission, and open-air driving, you just can't beat the 2021 MX-5 Miata for pure driving enjoyment.
2. Impressive MPG
Driving a convertible sports car doesn't have to mean sacrificing miles per gallon. The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined (26 city/34 highway) from its 2.0L four-cylinder engine when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission and 30 mpg combined with the automatic.
3. Latest connectivity
You'll of course need to bring along your favorite playlist to accompany you on your favorite road. That means finding a vehicle that has the latest connectivity. Even the base Sport trim of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata has Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration as well as two USB ports. Plus, it's all easy to view on the standard seven-inch touchscreen.
4. Comfort features
Living the sports car life doesn't have to mean that you compromise on comfort. Look out for the Grand Touring trim and you'll find impressive upgrades to make your next road trip that much more comfortable. So if you are looking for features like leather upholstery, automatic climate control, and heated mirrors, you're in luck.
5. Sport upgrades
The base 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is called the Sport, which means you should expect an entertaining driving experience. However, take a look at the Club trim and you'll find the sportiest overall option in the 2021 MX-5 lineup. In addition to the limited-slip differential, which enhances traction during acceleration, you'll also get a strut tower brace, and an upgraded suspension setup featuring Bilstein shock® absorbers.
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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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RF Grand Touring 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Hard Top
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Rear Spoiler
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
Automatic
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata FAQ
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- RF Grand Touring: 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- RF Club: 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Sport: 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Club: 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring: 26 MPG City and 35 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 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata:
- Overhead Airbags
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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