What Is the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car powered by a 181-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a standard six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission. The base version comes with a manual-folding soft top, while the RF (short for retractable fastback) has a power-folding retractable hard top; with the top up, this Miata has the look of a sporty coupe. The MX-5 competes with the Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ, but those models come only as fixed-roof coupes.
What’s New on the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
After a round of functional and cosmetic updates for 2024, the Miata is unchanged for 2025 save for the addition of a specially trimmed, limited-production 35th Anniversary edition.
What Features in the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 16-inch black alloy wheels
- LED headlights and taillights
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 8.8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Low speed automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Available features include:
- 17-inch BBS forged wheels
- Retractable hard top
- Limited-slip differential
- Bilstein shocks
- Brembo front brakes
- Bose premium stereo
- Recaro sport seats
- Heated seats
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Navigation
- Automatic climate control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control (automatic transmission only)
Should I Buy the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
It isn’t quite the bargain it once was — and its design is long in the tooth — but the MX-5 Miata remains one of the best sports cars on the market. It’s tremendously fun to drive even in everyday commuting, and it’s especially fuel-efficient for a sports car. Taller car shoppers, however, take note: The cabin is a tight fit if you’re above-average height, particularly in the RF. The trunk is also tiny, with space for only a pair of soft-sided bags for a weekend getaway.
