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2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata

  • Performance
  • Quality and Reliability
  • Safety
  • Interior
  • Tech
  • Storage
  • Fuel Economy
4.5/5Overall Score

The Miata's motor fires up enthusiastically and is adequately strong to convey blending speed increase. Investigating the motor's high-firing up character is energized by the immediate, simple to-move manual transmission. Indeed, even the discretionary programmed dazzles, with fast moves and energetic programming. The delicate top model raced to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds in our testing; the marginally heavier hardtop RF model required 5.8. Miatas ride immovably and can get fun while driving over a fast progression of knocks. The mid-level Club's firmer shocks and springs return the stiffest ride of the setup, albeit no Miata rides inadequately. The taking care of is excited, and the Miata heads in a different path immediately. We particularly partake in the light, material guiding; it answers right away and keeps the driver educated regarding what the front tires are doing. This is a great vehicle, straightforward.

Specs
  • VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door convertible
  • PRICE: $34,980 (base price: $30,510)
  • ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
  • Power: 181 hp @ 7000 rpm
  • Torque: 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
  • TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
  • Top speed : 140 mph
  • C/D FUEL ECONOMY: Observed: 30 mpg
  • EPA FUEL ECONOMY: Combined/city/highway: 29/26/34 mpg
Pros
  • Fun and engaging to drive, even at low speeds
  • One of the most fuel-efficient sports cars you can buy
  • Smooth ride
Cons
  • Can't fit much stuff in the trunk
  • Cabin gets loud at highway speeds even with the top up

Mazda has dispensed with the six-speed programmed transmission from the majority of the MX-5 Miata’s trims for 2022, making it accessible just on the high-level Grand Touring trim where it is a $500 choice on the convertible and a $550 choice on the RF. Fine by us. We think requesting a Miata with a program is blasphemy. Somewhere else, Mazda has consolidated another element called Kinematic Posture Control that is said to hone dealing with by applying limited quantities of brake tension on the inward back tire during cornering. Mazda says this diminishes body roll and further develops soundness. Platinum Quartz Metallic is another variety decision this year, similar to a lavishly hued Terracotta Nappa cowhide upholstery, which is accessible just on the Grand Touring trim. Going with the Club trim on the Miata RF consequently adds the Brembo BBS Recaro bundle that incorporates Brembo brakes, BBS wheels, and Recaro seats.

The Miata’s engine revs enthusiastically and has enough power to provide amazing acceleration. The straightforward, simple-to-shift manual transmission encourages you to investigate the engine’s high-revving characteristics. With fast shifts and sporty programming, even the optional automatic is impressive. In our tests, the soft-top model reached 60 mph in 5.7 seconds while the somewhat heavier hardtop RF model required 5.8. When going over a series of bumps quickly, Miatas can become bouncy and ride stiffly. The stiffest ride of the lineup is produced by the mid-level Club’s stiffer shocks and springs, however, no Miata rides poorly. The Miata handles quickly and changes direction quickly.

Add another “W” to the Miata’s record for lightness. The 2.0-liter engine maintains relatively high EPA fuel-economy statistics of 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (with the automatic transmission) and outperforms them in the actual world despite having such a small amount of automobiles to transport. A soft-top Grand Touring model achieved 36 mpg on our 200-mile interstate fuel-economy test route, while a hardtop RF Club scored 37 mpg. Both vehicles were equipped with Mazda’s exceptional six-speed manual transmission.

Damika Alwis
Damika Alwis
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