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Introduced for the 2016 model year in the United States, the fourth-generation Miata enters 2021 with three updates and new pricing. As opposed to the outgoing MX-5, prepare to pay $250 more for the Sport trim level with the soft top and close-ratio stick shift.
In terms of exterior colors, Deep Crystal Blue is the only addition to speak off. The interior is now available with White Nappa leather that may pose a problem if you like to wear jeans, so be careful before optioning your perfect MX-5. As for the final of the three updates, the range-topping Grand Touring trim level now features wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay.
Scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships this month, the 2021 model soldiers on with a six-speed automatic that takes away from the driving experience. The Japanese roadster is available with only one engine in the guise of the SkyActiv-G 2.0, a four-cylinder that complements the lightweight roadster nicely with 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet (204 Nm) of torque.
Produced exclusively at the Japanese automaker’s Hiroshima plant, the MX-5 is best enjoyed with a limited-slip differential. This piece of hardware is exclusive to the Club and Grand Touring with the SkyActiv-MT manual tranny, which differ from the Sport in other ways as well. More to the point, you can expect a sportier suspension with Bilstein dampers and a front shock tower brace that provides extra stiffness when the going gets twisty.
The sweetest spec from my point of view is the MX-5 Club with the Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package. Priced at $30,290 plus $4,470 for said pack and $945 destination charge, the corner-carving sports car sweetens the deal with better brakes up front, 17-inch Dark Gunmetal forged wheels, and Recaro body-hugging seats with heating. Black side sill extensions, a black-painted rear bumper skirt, and red paint for the brake calipers are also included.
Those interested in the MX-5 Miata RF – which stands for Retractable Fastback – will have to spend more than $33k for the Club with the row-your-own box or $35k for the Grand Touring with the automatic.
Scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships this month, the 2021 model soldiers on with a six-speed automatic that takes away from the driving experience. The Japanese roadster is available with only one engine in the guise of the SkyActiv-G 2.0, a four-cylinder that complements the lightweight roadster nicely with 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet (204 Nm) of torque.
Produced exclusively at the Japanese automaker’s Hiroshima plant, the MX-5 is best enjoyed with a limited-slip differential. This piece of hardware is exclusive to the Club and Grand Touring with the SkyActiv-MT manual tranny, which differ from the Sport in other ways as well. More to the point, you can expect a sportier suspension with Bilstein dampers and a front shock tower brace that provides extra stiffness when the going gets twisty.
The sweetest spec from my point of view is the MX-5 Club with the Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package. Priced at $30,290 plus $4,470 for said pack and $945 destination charge, the corner-carving sports car sweetens the deal with better brakes up front, 17-inch Dark Gunmetal forged wheels, and Recaro body-hugging seats with heating. Black side sill extensions, a black-painted rear bumper skirt, and red paint for the brake calipers are also included.
Those interested in the MX-5 Miata RF – which stands for Retractable Fastback – will have to spend more than $33k for the Club with the row-your-own box or $35k for the Grand Touring with the automatic.
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