Motor Trend – 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review – Video

Jonny Lieberman heads to Scotland to get his hands on the latest generation of Mazda’s famed and popular roadster, the Mazad Miata. Motor Trend, having much to do with the creation of the first generation of the Miata was particularly excited about covering this new generation, considering the last generation model debuted nearly a decade ago. The new Miata, featuring a 2.0l engine outputting 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, aims to accomplish what made the original Miata such a good sports car, but is it actually better than the first, second, and third generation cars? Stay tuned while Jonny finds out.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specs

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$25,000

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-capable inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power (est): 155 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (est): 148 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 91.1 in
Length: 154.1 in
Width: 68.1 in Height:48.6 in
Curb weight (C/D est):2350 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 6.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.0 sec
Top speed: 115 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway: 24/32 mpg