Mazda

Mazda MX-5

Price $33,900 – $44,000
Fuel consumption 6.6 – 9.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 88%(view ratings)
Mazda’s little roadster doesn’t really need introduction. And the recipe for 2023 doesn’t change that much, either. The MX-5 continues to rely on a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque. A manual transmission and a conventional automatic are available, both with six forward gears. In addition to the soft-top model, the company offers the MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) featuring a power-folding hard top.

Detailed ratings

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

What's new in 2023

No major change.

Pros

  • Virtually unrivaled driving pleasure
  • Simple and ingenious soft top
  • Very good reliability
  • Fuel efficient

Cons

  • Loud at high speed
  • Multimedia system to review
  • Limited availability

Recalls

none