The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the sweetest and easiest cars to drive around town. The car is in alignment with Mazda’s human-centric design policies. Mazda doesn’t believe in getting into one-upmanship with other companies. In an unbelievable move, Mazda has shaved off a little bit of curb weight from the outgoing model and also taken off a little horsepower. This is in total contradiction to every other sports car manufacturer which is trying to make bigger, meaner and more complicated machines to compete in the horsepower race, often sacrificing practicality and ride quality at the altar in the process. The MX-5 Miata is a perfect road hustler in that sense, despite some of its drawbacks in design due to cost-cutting measures.

The car produces 155bhp power @6000rpm and 148 ft-lb of torque @4600 rpm. The horsepower has dropped from 167 bhp in the last generation model but torque has improved from 140 ft-lb. The redline has been detuned from 7200 rpm to 6800 rpm. Although the 6-speed manual transmission will suit those who want sportiness in their car, an automatic is also available as an option.

The MX-5 in the US will get a 2.0 liter, naturally aspirated, straight 4-cylinder, DOHC engine with SkyActiv technology. Mazda couldn’t have got any closer to the original 1990 Miata than this.

The fuel economy sounds too good to be true. The official EPA certified numbers are 27mpg city and 34 mpg highway. This is significantly more than the 21/28 fuel efficiency stats of the 2015 model. It has been achieved by some smooth adjustments in the engine as well as the reduction in weight.

The steering is electronic but extremely responsive. You won’t get a single false artificial feedback and although the compression ratio is low and quite a bit of correction may be necessary, the steering follows every little nudge perfectly. The clutch and throttle synergy is good and you will always be in control. This is Mazda’s greatest victory!

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