Mazda

Mazda MX-5

Price $33,300 – $43,400
Fuel consumption 6.6 – 9.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 88%(view ratings)
The fourth generation of the MX-5 continues with no major changes for 2022. It’s a lightweight and agile little roadster that barely weighs over 1,000 kilograms. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine putting out 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. There are two variants to choose from, one with a traditional soft top and another with a retractable hard top. The latter opens or closes in just 13 seconds.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 88%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 9/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 9/10
Sport cars
The Car Guide rating 85%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 9/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2022

New body colors, new color schemes with the soft top version.

Pros

  • Unique personality
  • Smooth and responsive engine
  • Reliable vehicle
  • Easy-to-use retractable roof

Cons

  • Very noisy at highway speeds
  • Almost no storage space
  • Obsolete infotainment system

Recalls

none