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Overall Ratings
- The latest variant of the Miata, the MX-5 holds true to its fun-to-drive pedigree and now has an even better engine.
9.0 / 10
Dynamics
9.0 / 10 Engine Performance- Smooth and powerful. Loves to rev.
9.0 / 10 Transmission Performance- Tightly spaced gears make shifting a necessity. Shifter is ultra precise and viceral with short throws.
8.0 / 10
Brake Performance- Good pedal feel and short stopping distances.
9.0 / 10 Steering Perfomance- Benchmark feel. Steers like a sports car.
9.0 / 10 Handling- A little too much body roll, but a blast to drive fast. Rewards advanced driving skill with speed.
10.0 / 10
Fun-to-Drive- Always puts a smile on your face.
6.8 / 10
Comfort
8.0 / 10 Ride Comfort- Ride is remarkably smooth for such a small car.
8.0 / 10 Wind Noise- Not as noisy as its predecessors or competitors. Still wouldn't want to drive it cross country, however.
8.0 / 10 Road Noise- Just enough to let you know you're in a sports car.
8.0 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Seat is comfortable and well shaped for hard driving.
0.0 / 10
Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access
9.0 / 10 Driving Position- Pedal placement, wheel size, shifter position, adjustability all outstanding.
8.5 / 10 Function
8.0 / 10 Headlight Illumination- Bright and well distributed.
8.0 / 10 Visibility- Low door sills and well placed mirrors give good view.
10.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout- Instrumentation is complete and well designed.
10.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Three big knobs make it easy.
8.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- Combination of knobs, buttons and toggle switches works.
8.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- Everything is easy to find.
7.0 / 10 Interior Storage- There's one in each door and two on the console. All are small, however.
9.0 / 10 Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Holds more than you think.
10.0 / 10 Convertible Top Operation- One-handed manual operation without leaving the driver's seat.
9.0 / 10 Trunk Space, Top Stowed- Trunk space is unaffected by lowering the top.
7.0 / 10 Cupholders- There's one in each door and two on the console. All are small, however.
8.8 / 10 Design/Build Quality
8.0 / 10 Exterior Design- More masculine and interesting than Miata's before, but still not a head tuner.
9.0 / 10 Interior Design- Feels upscale and modern without being gimmicky.
9.0 / 10 Interior Materials- High quality stuff. Nothing feels cheap or chinsy.
9.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- Everything is nicely weighted and delivers the impression of quality.
9.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- Tight as a drum.
9.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- Build with pride and precision.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Consumer Ratings |
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