Disclaimers
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Highlights
Distinctive Open-Air Cabin
The Miata nameplate has long been synonymous with “convertible,” and this is true for as well. The soft top can be released in one motion, and with one hand. Meanwhile, the top’s weight has been reduced and a new “assist spring” mechanism has been added, meaning that the roof can return to its position if weather suddenly worsens.
All-New Lighting
All at once, the Mazda MX-5 Miata looks the future even as it revels in its legacy. Want proof? Look no further than in its lighting, which is highlighted with parabolic-type LED high beams and turn signals. Then, check out the circular rear heritage lights, a clear throwback to the path the Miata has blazed since 1990.
A Driver-Centric Transmission
For the new model year, the MX-5 Miata replaces 2015’s 5-speed manual with a new 6-speed with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. With tighter precision from its gear ratios, the Mazda MX-5 Miata makes terrific use of its smaller, lighter profile, proof of which can be found on hairpin curves and quick-twitch maneuvers.
