Mazda
2024 MX-5 Miata
The perfect roadster — lightweight, rear-wheel drive, naturally aspirated
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best-selling roadster of all time for a reason: it weights just 2,341 lbs, sends 181 hp to the rear wheels through a silky 6-speed manual, and has been engineered to be the most pure, engaging driver's car you can buy for under $30,000. It doesn't have the most horsepower, the largest screen, or the most cargo space — it has something rarer: a perfectly balanced, transparent driving experience that makes every commute feel like a back-road weekend.
181 hp starting at $28,750 is exceptional value.
Horsepower
181 hp
Handles daily driving comfortably — no complaints on the highway
Torque
151 lb-ft
Good for daily driving; handles light hills without strain
0–60 mph
5.7s
Brisk acceleration — feels confident merging onto highways
Top Speed
134 mph
High top speed — typical of performance-oriented trims
MPG City
26
In stop-and-go urban driving
MPG Hwy
34
At steady highway speeds
Monthly Payment Estimator
Est. monthly payment
$484/mo
Based on 60-month loan at 7.0% APR
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