The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is out, and roadster lovers everywhere are thrilled. Here’s a look at the best features you’re going to love on the MX-5 Miata.
Trim Levels
There are three trim levels to choose from, so there’s a model for every lifestyle. The Sport trim comes nicely equipped and has all the style you’d expect from a roadster. The Club trim offers upgrades to a number of areas including larger wheels, interior refinements, and technology packages. The Grand Touring model features luxury appointments that rival any vehicle in its class.
Engine
Every MX-5 Miata is powered by the same engine, the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter dual overhead cam 16-valve four-cylinder with variable valve timing. When paired with the six-speed sport automatic transmission, this powertrain gets an impressive 181 horsepower, 151 pound-feet of torque, and up to 35 mpg.
Performance
The MX-5 Miata can be equipped with either a manual transmission, for those who love to feel the drive, or the sport-tuned automatic transmission for ease of driving. The manual transmission is lighter than previous models, yet still offers that Mazda signature short-throw shifting. The automatic transmission still offers paddle shifters for those who like to engage the sporty feel of a roadster from time to time.
The new MX-5 Miata is lighter by over 140 pounds and a half-inch lower. Mazda’s SKYACTIV chassis is designed to be lightweight, yet rigid. This weight trimming rigidness and lowering results in better handling and quicker acceleration.
Driver-Centric
Every Miata is designed after the ancient Japanese tradition called Jinba Ittai. It is the age-old belief that the relationship between a man and his horse should be such that they move as one. The 2020 MX-5 Miata is crafted to create this feeling of connectivity to the vehicle unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Slipping into the MX-5’s interior is like slipping into the cockpit of a fighter jet. The Recaro seats are form-fitting and ergonomically engineered to keep you firmly yet comfortably in place. A head-up display and gauges are all within your line of sight for easy reading, while keeping your focus forward. The manual transmission shifter is right at your fingertips, and its short throws offer precision gear changes. The technology suite is easily accessed on the touch screen display. You can connect all your devices and use them hands-free if necessary.
Safety Systems
The MX-5 Miata can be equipped with i-ACTIVSENSE, a suite of driver-assist technologies designed to keep you safer out on the road. An adaptive front lighting system helps you see around corners. A lane departure warning system monitors the vehicle when traveling in marked lanes. It will alert you with visual and audio cues should you drift. A rear cross-traffic alert system uses advanced radar and camera technology to alert you when a vehicle enters your path while in reverse.
The blind-spot monitoring system uses similar technology to alert you when a vehicle enters your blind spot. The traffic sign recognition system updates you on changing situations.
There’s a lot to like about the new MX-5 Miata. Come test drive one today and see how you can picture yourself in one.
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