Pros:
- An absolute joy to drive
- Choice of hard-top or soft-top with no cargo space penalty
- Good deal, especially lower-end Special Value and Sport models
Cons:
- Limited trunk space
- Lousy in snow, even with traction/stability control
Sports-car purists and those seeking the best value-for-money in a two-seat roadster
Who should not buy the Mazda Miata:
Those who value quiet, comfort and/or status over driving thrills
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 2
- Trim levels: Special Value, Sport, Touring, Grand Touring
- Price range (including options): $21,280 - $33,064
- Base engine: 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder, 166 hp @ 6700 RPM (163 hp with automatic transmission), 140 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 25 MPG city/30 MPG highway (5-speed manual), 24/30 (6-speed manual), 22/30 (automatic)
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted torso airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Traction control, electronic stability control
- Major standard features: Power windows and mirrors, alloy wheels, CD player, manual soft-top convertible roof
- Major options: Power retractable hardtop, leather seats, premium stereo, keyless entry and ignition
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
