2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Gets $400 Price Hike To Accompany New Zircon Sand Exterior

Snow has already fallen in some parts of the country, but that hasn’t stopped Mazda from announcing pricing for the 2023 MX-5 Miata.

Set to arrive this winter, the roadster is virtually unchanged as the biggest update appears to be a new Zircon Sand exterior color. Unfortunately, pricing has climbed $400 to start at $28,050.

The entry-level MX-5 Miata Sport comes equipped with LED lighting units, a black soft top, and 16-inch alloy wheels with a metallic black finish. Buyers will also find a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cloth seats, and a 7-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Other highlights include Mazda Advanced keyless entry, a six-speaker audio system, and an assortment of driver assistance systems including Lane Departure Warning, Smart City Brake Support, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

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Customers looking for a sportier driving experience can upgrade to the $31,550 MX-5 Miata Club. It features a revised exterior with a gloss black front air dam, a rear spoiler, and larger 17-inch alloy wheels. However, the model is more notable for having Bilstein dampers, a front shock tower brace, and a limited slip differential.

Inside, buyers will find black cloth seats with light gray contrast stitching. The model also sports faux leather accents, wireless Apple CarPlay, and a nine-speaker Bose premium audio system.

If that’s not hardcore enough, the MX-5 Miata Club can be equipped with a Brembo BBS Recaro package. As the name suggests, it features 17-inch BBS wheels that are backed up by Brembo front brakes with red calipers. The package also adds heated Recaro sport seats and an aerodynamic body kit that includes gloss black side sill extensions. The model starts at $36,050 and rises to $38,550 when ordered in retractable fastback (RF) form.

Lastly, there’s the comfort-focused MX-5 Miata Grand Touring which starts at $33,050 and climbs to $35,350 in RF guise. It trades the Club’s sportier styling details for rain-sensing wipers, body-color mirrors, and 17-inch wheels with a dark silver finish.

Moving into the cabin, drivers will find black heated leather seats, metallic accents, an automatic climate control system, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink. The model also comes with GPS navigation as well as a three-year SiriusXM Traffic & Travel Link subscription. Rounding out the highlights are automatic headlights with high beam control, an adaptive front-lighting system, and traffic sign recognition technology.

Customers can upgrade to Terracotta Nappa leather  for $300, while the Grand Touring is the only MX-5 to offer a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s a $500 option on the soft top variant, while the automatic costs $550 on the RF.

Regardless of which trim is selected, all models are equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque.

Note: Prices exclude a $1,275 destination charge ($1,320 in Alaska)