2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Preview

Interior Features

The base Sport model comes with cloth seats, air conditioning, power windows with driver's-side one-touch-down feature, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and AM/FM/CD/MP3-compatible audio system. The Club trim offers power door locks with 2-stage unlocking feature, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, leather-wrapped shift knob, body-colored decoration panel with Club graphics, contoured IP gauge hood with dark grey meter rings, black cloth seats with red stitching, and a dark grey seatback bar. The Grand Touring Trim offers painted silver seatback bar trim, cruise control, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 5-level heated seats, painted silver trim on the leather-wrapped shift knob, and a Bose audio system with AudioPilot. Trunk space comes to 5.3 cubic feet.

Optional Features

Many of the upgrades offered on the upper trim levels are available as options (usually packaged) on the lower trim levels. The Convenience package includes most of the Club's upgrades, and is standard with the automatic transmission. The Grand Touring trim can add the Premium package, with upgrades like xenon headlights, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and keyless entry/ignition. Other options include a front air dam, paint protection film, satellite radio, wheel locks, and all-weather floor mats.

Under the Hood

The 2013 MX-5 Miata is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 167 horsepower and mated with a standard 5-speed manual transmission. The upper trim levels upgrade to a 6-speed manual transmission, which is optional on the Sport. A 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifters is available on all trim levels. The automatic transmission reduces power to 158 horsepower. In either case, the engine produces up to 140 lb.-ft. of torque.

Fuel Economy

EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata are:

• MX-5 Miata with 5-speed manual transmission: 22/28/25 mpg (city/highway/combined)
• MX-5 Miata with 6-speed manual transmission: 21/28/24 mpg
• MX-5 Miata with automatic transmission: 21/28/23 mpg

Safety

Standard safety features of note on the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata include anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, front air bags, and side air bags.

As of this writing, no crash test ratings are yet available from either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).