If you’ve ever wondered what’s the price of freedom, wonder no more as Mazda has announced the 2024 MX-5 Miata will begin at $28,985.
Costing $935 more than its predecessor, the MX-5 Miata is entering its twilight years with a surprising number of updates. The changes are easy to spot as the car has updated headlights with a new LED daytime running light signature. Buyers will also find new LED taillights as well as updated wheels.
Last but not least, the color palette has been expanded to include Aero Gray. Mazda says it has a “cool tone that contrasts nicely against [the] MX-5 Miata’s available dark trim and wheels.”
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Bigger changes occur inside as the car has been equipped with an all-new 8.8-inch infotainment system. It replaces the previous 7-inch display and features touch functionality when using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, the infotainment system has Mazda’s first ever integration of Alexa. This enables users to adjust the climate control system and radio with their voice.
Putting the infotainment system aside, the car has been equipped with a new instrument cluster that features “simplified, high-contrast graphics for easier readability at a glance.” The model also sports a revised center console with additional padding for improved driver comfort.
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Mazda didn’t forget about the driving experience as the MX-5 Miata has been equipped with a new steering rack that features optimized internals for reduced friction. It’s accompanied by new software and this “results in smoother steering action with a more defined ‘on-center’ feeling for relaxed freeway cruising, yet greater precision as the front tires are loaded up under hard cornering.”
Some trims have additional changes – including a new asymmetric limited-slip differential and DSC-Track mode on the Club – but those are the bulk of the updates. As a result, all MX-5s are equipped with a familiar 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque. It can be connected to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, depending on the trim.
Speaking of which, the entry-level MX-5 Miata Sport features 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 six-speaker audio system. They’re joined by a keyless entry system, the aforementioned infotainment system, and an assortment of driver assistance systems such as Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
