2008-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Compact Convertible
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the best convertibles available for fun and affordable driving. The two-person roadster is one of the sharpest handling cars on sale, which is why it is a long time member of Car and Driver's 10 Best list. There is also a practical side that includes an optional folding hard top, and a reputation for reliability --- JD Power recognizes it for in their initial quality study. All these factors are likely why Consumer Reports recommends this roadster.








The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (14)
SV
207,49Sport
241,151Sport
47Touring
49Sport
Touring
47Grand Touring
158,59,49,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,47,56Special Edition
49Touring
47Grand Touring
158,59,49,56Special Edition
47Grand Touring
158Available packages (6)
APPEARANCE PKG
front air dam side skirt rear under skirtCONVENIENCE PKG
covered rear storage compartments cruise control fog lights pwr windows w/1-touch down floor tunnel net pocket silver seatback bar trim pwr door locks remote keyless entry w/retractable key steering wheel w/audio & cruise controlsPREMIUM PKG W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
anti-theft alarm dynamic stability control w/traction control Mazda advanced keyless entry system xenon HID headlightsSUSPENSION PKG
sport-tuned suspension Bilstein shocks limited slip differentialINTERIOR TRIM PKG
brushed aluminum I/P trim panel & door trim panel leather & aluminum gear shift knobPREMIUM PKG
anti-theft alarm dynamic stability control w/traction control Mazda advanced keyless entry system xenon HID headlightsAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (12)
SV
207,152,49Sport
241,151Sport
47Touring
49Sport
Touring
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,47,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Grand Touring
47Available packages (4)
APPEARANCE PKG
front air dam side skirt rear under skirtCONVENIENCE PKG
cruise control fog lights one touch pwr down driver/passenger windows w/remote keyless entry controls pwr door locks remote keyless entry w/retractable key silver seatback trim steering wheel mounted audio/cruise controls trip computer w/average mpg & ambient temp gaugeSUSPENSION PKG
sport-tuned suspension Bilstein shocks limited slip differentialPREMIUM PKG
anti-theft alarm Bluetooth hands-free phone system dynamic stability control w/traction control Mazda advanced keyless entry system Sirius satellite radio compatible head unit xenon HID headlightsAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (10)
Sport
241,207,152,49,151Sport
47Touring
49Touring
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,47,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Grand Touring
47Available packages (4)
APPEARANCE PKG
front air dam side skirt rear under skirtCONVENIENCE PKG
cruise control fog lights one touch pwr down driver/passenger windows w/remote keyless entry controls pwr door locks remote keyless entry w/retractable key silver seatback trim steering wheel mounted audio/cruise controls trip computer w/average mpg & ambient temp gaugeSUSPENSION PKG
sport-tuned suspension Bilstein shocks limited slip differentialPREMIUM PKG
anti-theft alarm Bluetooth hands-free phone system dynamic stability control w/traction control Mazda advanced keyless entry system SIRIUS satellite radio compatible head unit xenon HID headlightsAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (12)
Sport
241,207,152,49,151Sport
47Touring
49Touring
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,47,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Special Edition
Special Edition
47Grand Touring
241,158,59,207,152,154,47,56,151Available packages (4)
APPEARANCE PKG
front air dam side skirt rear under skirtCONVENIENCE PKG
cruise control fog lights one touch pwr down driver/passenger windows w/remote keyless entry controls pwr door locks remote keyless entry w/retractable key silver seatback trim steering wheel audio & cruise controls trip computer w/average mpg & ambient temp gaugeSUSPENSION PKG
sport-tuned suspension Bilstein shocks limited slip differentialPREMIUM PKG
anti-theft alarm Bluetooth hands-free phone system dynamic stability control w/traction control Mazda advanced keyless entry system SIRIUS satellite radio compatible head unit xenon HID headlightsAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (12)
Sport
241,207,152,49,151Sport
47Touring
49Touring
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,47,56Touring
Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Grand Touring
47Special Edition
49Special Edition
47Available packages (4)
APPEARANCE PKG
front air dam side skirt rear under skirtCONVENIENCE PKG
cruise control fog lights one touch pwr down driver/passenger windows w/remote keyless entry controls pwr door locks remote keyless entry w/retractable key silver seatback trim steering wheel audio & cruise controls trip computer w/average mpg & ambient temp gaugeSUSPENSION PKG
sport-tuned suspension Bilstein shocks limited slip differentialPREMIUM PKG
anti-theft alarm Bluetooth hands-free phone system Mazda advanced keyless entry system w/keyless start SIRIUS satellite radio w/ month subscription xenon HID headlightsAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (10)
Sport
241,207,152,49Sport
47Club
49Club
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56,151Grand Touring
47Club
49Club
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56,151Grand Touring
47Available packages (4)
CONVENIENCE PKG
cruise control one touch pwr down driver/passenger windows w/remote keyless entry controls pwr door locks remote keyless entry w/retractable key silver seatback trim steering wheel audio & cruise controls trip computer w/average mpg & ambient temp gaugeSUSPENSION PKG
sport-tuned suspension Bilstein shocks limited slip differentialPREMIUM PKG
anti-theft alarm Bluetooth hands-free phone system Mazda advanced keyless entry system w/keyless start SIRIUS satellite radio w/ month subscription xenon HID headlightsAPPEARANCE PKG
front air dam rear under skirtAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (10)
Sport
241,207,152,157,49,151Sport
47Club
49Club
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Grand Touring
47Club
49Club
47Grand Touring
158,59,154,49,56Grand Touring
47Available packages (4)
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
silver seat back trim Cruise Control Power Windows driver and passenger 1-touch-down feature Remote Keyless Entry System retractable key Steering Wheel w/Audio & Cruise Controls Trip Computer Average MPG and ambient temperature Power Door LocksSUSPENSION PACKAGE
Bilstein Shock Absorbers Sport Tuned Suspension Limited Slip Rear DifferentialPREMIUM PACKAGE
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System Anti-Theft Alarm SIRIUS Satellite Radio 4 month subscription Xenon HeadlightsAPPEARANCE PACKAGE
front air dam rear under skirtAvailable drive chains
Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety


Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) Ease of Use
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) is a system of attachment hardware for child restraints. Although child restrainst can be installed properly by using vehicle safety belts, LATCH is intended to make the correct installation easier.
The LATCH ratings are an indicator of how easy it is to achieve a correct, tight installation of a child restraint in a given vehicle when using the dedicated child restraint attachment hardware. As long as a restraint is properly installed, the LATCH rating doesn’t have any bearing on safety.
Scoring Legend
Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend