2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata review
Mazda MX-5 Miata highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Engaging to drive
- Manual soft top is easy to operate
- Smooth ride
- Fuel-efficient for a sports car
Cons
- Limited interior space
- Small trunk space
- Loud cabin at highway speeds
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined
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What is new for the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- The Sport trim now comes with Overhead Airbags as standard equipment.
- The Club trim now comes with Overhead Airbags, Satellite Radio Ready, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
- The RF Grand Touring trim now comes with Overhead Airbags as standard equipment.
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata trims
Grand Touring:
- 181-hp, 151-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Key
- View our Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1. Engaging drive
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata is built for one thing: driving pleasure. Its precise steering and athletic handling make it a joy to drive, especially on curvy roads. The rear-wheel-drive layout adds to the car's engaging dynamics, ensuring enjoy every moment as you navigate through twists and turns. This is a sports car, but it's not about straight-line speed, it's about the whole experience from sitting in the driver's seat to putting your foot down to experiencing the low center of gravity through the corners.
2. Balanced performance
The 181-horsepower engine gives balanced performance. Because the 2023 MX-5 Miata is a lightweight sports car, that powertrain is enough for a spirited drive while also balancing fuel economy. The 2.0L automatic model gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined while the manual gets 29 mpg.
3. Practical soft top
The 2023 MX-5 Miata's soft top adds a layer of practicality to this sports car. It allows for open-top fun, letting you enjoy the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. While it's not automatic, it's surprisingly easy to operate. You can even open and close it with just one hand.
4. Great daily driver
Some sports cars offer a stiff ride that sacrifices comfort but Mazda has found a great balance with the MX-5 Miata. Bumps in the road are smoothed out for added comfort and you've got a decent amount of technology in the cabin. The base model has cruise control alongside Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration to make driving easier and more fun. While space isn't abundant, most drivers will find it enough with 43.1 inches of legroom.
5. Sports-car style
Perhaps one of the best things about the MX-5 is its good looks. Along with the engaging driving dynamics, this looks like a sports car. The sportiest 2023 model is the Club trim, which adds plenty of interior features (such as heated seats and a Bose® sound system) as well as a few design details such as contrast stitching, a black front lip, and a rear spoiler. Look out for Club models with the available Brembo® package that adds Recaro sports seats, Brembo brakes, and an aerodynamic body kit.
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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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Sport 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
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Navigation System
- 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
48.6"
Leg room
F 43.1"
Head room
F 37.4"
Front tires
P195/50VR16
Rear tires
P195/50VR16
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata FAQ
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport : 26 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Club : 26 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring : 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- RF Club : 26 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- RF 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 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata:
- Overhead Airbags
- BOSE Sound System
- Satellite Radio Ready
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