Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  "Instant vacation!" - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By mimazdaman - July 2 - 4:45 am

  Get off work; throw the top down; let the sunshine; find a winding road and say "aaahhh". Having owned a Miata/MX-5 continuously since 1992 I can honestly say there is no better stress reliever. Although my new one cost twice as much as my 92 it is still an incredible bargain. The new Vette was tempting, but glad I waited. The new Miata/MX-5 gets back to its gen 1 roots (smaller, lighter, better looking) just beautifully updated for 2016.

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  Happy that I Got a 2016 Miata instead of a Boxster - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Dale - May 29 - 11:42 am

  I had a Honda S2000 from 2005 through 2012 (great car) and I was looking for another fun, small, light, (fairly) comfortable convertible. The two cars that rose to the top of my wish list were the Miata (I refuse to call it an MX-5) and the Boxster. I went to the 2 day Porsche Sport driving School in Birmingham, Alabama to get a "real" test drive, mostly in a Cayman. I loved the Porsche on the track, but it seemed to be the most fun when driven FAST. Great fun on the track, but I dont spend much time there. I went to the Detroit Auto Show to see the new Miata in the flesh. I fell in love on the spot. PROS: The Miata is fun at any speed. The handling is amazing. The seats are good. The acceleration is acceptable (0-60 in 6 seconds), and the mid-range torque is much stronger than I expected. I have been averaging 36 mpg. A fully equipped GT is half the cost of a low-end Boxster. CONS: You probably wont fit if you are much over 6 tall. The trunk is small, but it does fit two 21" roller carry-on bags and some misc. "stuff" on the sides. It requires premium gas. Ummmm.... Update after 7300 miles: I took a drive from Ohio to Las Vegas. I spent 8 days to drive 3000 miles to get to Vegas, most of it on two lane roads. I then drove 2100 miles in 3 days on the Interstate to get back. The slower paced trip and back roads fit the Miata driving style better, but it was OK on the super slab. The only change to my rating is that it should get 4 or 5 stars for value. Great car, and it gets lots of compliments from onlookers.

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  More fun to drive than my former Corvette - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Paul Jay W. - May 21 - 5:39 am

  Traded in my 2006 Corvette for a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, so that alone should tell you something! More fun to drive, better handling, smoother manual shifting and just more exciting overall. My only issues are with some of the interior design flaws. The CD player is behind the seats rather than in the dashboard by the radio where it belongs. There is no "glove" box even though there is room for one. The GPS outlet is located near the passengers feet where it is not accessible from the drivers seated position; not a problem if you have the navigation system in the "Club" or "GT" trims. The cup holders are located where they can not be easily reached. The sun visors are too small and do not rotate to the sides. The floor mats are very thin and not reinforced where the drivers clutch foot comes into contact with them. Despite these few interior design issues, which may seem petty to many, this car is a blast to drive and I am pleased with my purchase.

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  You get everything you expect from a small roadste - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Keith - January 3 - 11:49 pm

  This is the second MX-5 ND I purchased in 2016. The first one I purchased was the Sport trim level. I thought the Sport trim had everything I needed, and for the most part thats a true statement. However its biggest Achilles heel was its cloth seats. They just didnt offer enough support for my wife and I and in the end it was its downfall. I traded it in for a Honda and to make a long story short, 40 days after I purchased it I was rear ended and the car was totalled. I decided that I really missed my MX-5 so I gave it another chance, but this time I bought the GT trim because of its leather seats. The seats feel like they sit you a little higher and the bolstering on the cushion and backrest is far superior to the cloth seats. Plus the heated seats are amazing, with three settings. All the added features make a huge difference, giving the car a more luxurious feel ... From the auto dimming rear view mirror and high beams, the blind spot monitoring, the additional USB port, the upgraded Bose speakers and the extra speakers (which includes a sub woofer), the integrated GPS, the chrome plated control knobs, the nicer 17" alloy rims ... The GT trim is the way to go. Having said that, no matter what trim level suits you best, this car is just a blast to drive because of its light weight and perfect 50/50 weight balance. It turns like its on rails. It has been designed to have some body roll, but once it hits its travel limit its solidly planted. This is a momentum car, where you dont have to let off the gas when turning. Its a "slow car fast" vehicle, meaning that you feel like you are speeding when you are within the speed limit. Its so much fun to drive at 65 MPH and you dont need to be doing 100 MPH to feel like you are going fast. Of course its small and there are traded offs if you decide to buy it (the trunk is small, there is limited cabin storage space, the cup holders are in an awkward spot, its harder to get in and out of the vehicle, etc), so you have to make sure you consider your needs before buying it. I use this car as my daily driver and for me its a perfect vehicle for that, especially since I get a combined average of 35 MPG, but I also have a truck as a second vehicle. If you are looking for a fun sports car that handles like nothing else, is reliable, efficient, relatively inexpensive to own and operate, and stylish, I cant recommend this vehicle enough .... Its just that amazing. But this vehicle isnt for everyone, and if I could only have one vehicle, Im not so sure I would have purchased it if my situation was different.

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  2016 MX-5 Miata equates to pure driving fun! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Stig - December 9 - 11:58 pm

  If you dont mind having a small car or having to lug a lot of stuff and your goal is to not have a mundane commute, then this car will put a smile on your face every time you drive. Its just a blast for commuting, weekend canyon carver, and occasional track days.

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  New Miata - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Larry Uglow - December 8 - 3:45 am

  They will move off the MSRP

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  Deleted my "Bucket List"! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Vaughn - March 13 - 5:23 pm

  Dont think this little roadster wont be exciting to drive with only 155 horses under the hood. Ive been driving the Grand Touring version since August and I really hate pulling it into the garage for the night. The short throw, six speed manual shift is so sweet. My daily commute is 12 miles of country roads ( speed limits 35 to 55 ) which puts the tach between 1500 & 2200. Im getting 38 to 42 mpg, not 28 to 34 as suggested on the sticker! My only freeway run was the hour and a half drive coming home from the dealership at 80 mph. Only got 36 mpg on that trip. Ill take it back to the dealer for its first free oil change but I definitely wont use the freeway, (no fun in that!) Coffee drinkers will be dissappointed with either of the cup holder positions as you and a passenger will be banging your knees on them (if holders are installed on either side of the front center console) and if the holders are at the rear of center console, reaching for your cup will be a little awkward. Trust me, you wont feel the need for caffeine when your slide behind the wheel! The glove compartment is between the seat backs (right above the cup holders) so dont be reaching for any items while driving. There arent any door pockets for storage either. The trunk can hold 4 or 5 bags of groceries (but not your golf clubs). If the lack of storage positions bothers you, ... take your spouses car but dont be surprised if they wont give yours back! Final analysis ... Ive deleted my "Bucket List" ... Dont need it! Im having too much fun driving my Miata!

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  Mazada got me again! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Chris - February 3 - 4:47 am

  If you are interested in a fun car to drive that gives you confidence and pure joy, this is the one for you. I found what great cars Mazda was making when we purchased a 2016 CX-5 GT. My 2009 Corvette was just not getting driven as much as it should. Kind of hard to open up 430 HP around Denver except 0-70. But this car gets used more and is more fun to drive. Great feeling of control. The GT version does not have differential rear end but Im not cranking or sliding the corners either. I find the exterior looks great and the interior feels like high end materials. Dont miss my Vette at all, though it was pretty repair free car.

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  Wife wanted one for years - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Mike Ley - December 31 - 11:27 am

  Was looking at these for years and now the new 2016 design pushed us over the edge. More aggressive look that I think looks great. Only had it for a few weeks but loving it so far. Been years since I wanted to just go for a drive. Now I do.

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  GREAT LITTLE CAR FOR ONE!! - 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  By Larry Hubble - December 19 - 9:53 am

  The Pros of the 2016 MX5: 1. Modern body styling; 2. Fuel economy increased; 3. Better interior plastics; 4. Pedals in more comfortable position; 5. Dont have to open fuel door from inside vehicle; 6. Electric steering enhances handling. The Cons of the 2016 MX5: 1. Smaller Trunk space; 2. No glovebox; 3. CD player very inconvienent to access; 4. Cup holders in a very awkward place; 5. Infotainment screen hard to adjust, set up; 6. No way to turn electronics off; 7. Still NO spare tire;