Mazda

Mazda MX-5

Price $31,900 – $42,300
Fuel consumption 6.8 – 9.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 87%(view ratings)
Totally remodelled in 2016, the fifth-generation MX-5 remains just as small—and as desirable—as ever. The standard six-speed manual gearbox can be replaced by an automatic with manual mode and wheel-mounted shift paddles. The Sport Package adds Recaro seats, Brembo brakes and 17-inch BBS rims. The headliner this year is the RF (Retractable Fastback) with a three-section hardtop that retracts in 13 seconds.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 87%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Absolute driving pleasure
  • Irreproachable driving position
  • Perfectly adapted engine
  • Sublime manual transmission
  • Very desirable RF version

Cons

  • Suspension too firm
  • Cabin isn't roomy and doesn't offer much storage
  • Cupholders are a joke
  • Infotainment system will leave you cussing
  • Trunk is very small

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