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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 MX-5 Miata, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata since its last redesign.
Lead Foot Lucy is Happy
Caryn Krisha, 12/12/2015
updated 12/14/2017
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I tend to be have a lead foot when driving. I have driven stick shifts my whole life. The shifting is very smooth and easy. I love that this car takes regular gas (over my last convertible car that required premium). That in itself is a savings. So far, I'm averaging 34 mpg around town (my last car only got 25 around town). I wish the cup holders and cd player were easier to access, but not a deterrent to not purchase this car. This car, with the top down and the windows up, really keeps the car warm on those cooler, but sunny days. Too many kits (medical, roadside) to keep in the small trunk. The trunk is deep but not wide enough to accommodate a set of golf clubs. I still think this car is a good value for the money. Love the automatic car locks when you walk away. My last car was a 2006, so the new bells and whistles are very impressive to me. Just be aware that the passenger side has limited space, so could be tight for larger people. Update: I sold this car after a year because it is what I drive everyday....it was too small in the truck and interior for everyday use. I did love the great gas mileage, but beware I think it really is just a "weekend/fun" car.
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New MX-5 Miata 2016, great car inside out.
Sid J, 10/04/2015
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
It has been a day after I purchased 2016 MX-5 Sports manual. Driving had never been this much fun. Engine note, gear shift, acceleration , breaking, interior space is great. I am 6'2'' and I still have 2 inches above my head with roof down. I like small storage spaces here and there. Interior craftsmanship is extraordinary. As a driver, it requires extra efforts to restrain yourself from having too much fun, unless you don't mind the cost of frequent tire and break change.
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Why did I sit out this long?
Kshitish Soman, 03/23/2016
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've owned several other convertibles from German makers previously and this is my first 2 seat roadster. I've a whole slew of gripes. One stands out for myself: WHY THE HELL DID I WAIT THIS LONG TO OWN ONE? Three stand out for the price paid for a fully loaded GT. This car absolutely needs (1) a heated steering wheel (2) Exterior heated mirrors (3) Seat memory. But I'm okay with living with what I have. Live in Jersey, bought a car at Russell Smith Mazda in Houston sort of on a whim and they offered excellent deal and support. Drove home that weekend with my daughter co-piloting (she's just got her license). It was the best decision and the most fun drive. The new shape is different and people turn around and ask if it's a European roadster, only to then be confused by the Mazda sign. Who cares, it's an absolute treat to drive. If I could live with all the PAIN of owning german cars, I'll live with whatever headaches this car can throw at me. I've just changed my religion.
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Imperfect for all the right reasons!
Captain Flounder, 11/12/2016
updated 11/21/2019
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Looking for a great convertible that makes no pretenses about being anything else? Look no further. The 2016 Mazda Miata is a rolling smile factory. Quick enough with limits low enough you can exploit them daily. Try to say that about an exotic sports car. You can't. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. It is loud. It is cramped. There is little space for anything. In the end, it doesn't matter. The car is just fun. Mazda knows convertibles. The heater can probably melt lead. The seat heat works quickly. You can drive this in any weather. It has all the convenience features you need like bluetooth and USBs but nothing is state of the art. Who cares when the top is down and you're driving briskly through curvy roads? Well done Mazda! Updated with just over 5000 miles: I've used the vehicle as a daily driver now for over six months. My only true aggravation is the lane departure warning system. It is EXTREMELY sensitive even when set to it's least sensitive setting. If you turn it off, you have to deal with an annoying light on the instrument panel. If you pack smartly with flexible luggage, you can get a fair amount in the trunk. Bluetooth works well even with the top down and driving at highway speeds. That was a little bit of a surprise. And the car is still loud. When you start it, you'll think a window is cracked. But in reality, none of this matters because the car is engaging to drive. I'd buy one again in a second! Updated with 10000 miles: Still love the car. It is still loud and impractical. No mechanical issues and gas mileage continues to be ~ 35mpg in mixed driving (and I do not baby the throttle). Aside from wishing it had a wee bit more leg room, not too much else to complain about. Buy one; you won't regret it! Updated with 15000 miles: Still love the car. I have taken several long trips to include one of 845 miles in a single day and had the top down the entire way. The car is loud in any configuration so if you're going to deal with noise go ahead and put the top down. I've also learned these are the descending configurations for optimal gas mileage; top up, top down, top down with windows up. I am taking Mazda up on the Apple Carplay retrofit (on my nickel) which will address a lot of my concerns about technology. Truth be told you don't buy this car for the technology. You buy it because it is fun to drive. Everything else after that is just icing on an already awesome cake. Stop reading! Buy one now.
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A settled, less exciting car
Robert Weiss, 09/04/2016
updated 03/08/2021
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I'm comparing my gorgeous new 2016 MX-5 to my 2010 MX-5. It rides more comfortably at all speeds. It is way more forgiving of early up shifts or missing downshifts, it's quieter and has much better electronics. On balance, it's an easier car to drive, but sadly, less fun. The shifter throw seems to be longer and less 'snicky', the feeling of being on rails on the turns is decidedly less pronounced. There is nearly no interior storage, no glove box, nothing on the doors. And the useless oil pressure gauge has been replaced with an electronic shift indicator that also recommends which gear you 'should' be in if you wanted to never exceed 2000 rpm. 1800 miles and 24 months later, car is still gorgeous. Improved Battery management results in instant startup after weeks in the garage. No complaints beyond the initial observations. After a summer of increased usage due to pandemic, car continues as before. No new storage has appeared. If you use the only storage available - a small compartment between the seat-backs, you will have to get out of the car to use it. When pulled over, remember to ask permission of your law enforcement officer to leave the vehicle to get to your registration and insurance.
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