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 US$ 400 to start at US$ 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. Customers looking for a sportier driving experience can upgrade to the US$ 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 US$ 36,050 and rises to US$ 38,550 when
ordered in retractable fastback (RF) form. Lastly, there’s the comfort-focused
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring which starts at US$ 33,050 and climbs to US$ 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 US$ 300, while the Grand Touring is the only
MX-5 to offer a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s a US$ 500 option on the
soft top variant, while the automatic costs US$ 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 and 205 Nm of torque.
