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Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Base MSRP price range:
$23,470 - $31,675
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a convertible offered in 2dr Conv Man Sport , 2dr Conv Auto Sport , 2dr Conv Man Touring , 2dr Conv Auto Touring , 2dr Conv Man Grand Touring , 2dr Conv Auto Grand Touring , 2dr Conv Hard Top Man Touring , 2dr Conv Hard Top Auto Touring , 2dr Conv Hard Top Man Grand Touring , 2dr Conv Hard Top Auto Grand Touring , 2dr Conv Hard Top Auto Special Edition and 2dr Conv Hard Top Man Special Edition . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) and 2.0-liter 4 (167 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual , 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 28 mpg highway. The MX-5 Miata uses Premium fuel.

Standard safety equipment includes Standard/NA (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.

Competing models include Chevrolet Corvette and Mini Cooper .

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