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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Convertible · 2015–2026 · MX-5 Miata, MX-5 Miata RF
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$100 to +$250 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing → SKYACTIV-G 2.0 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing (all trims)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (Grand Touring)
2021 MX-5 Miata trims
| Club | Grand Touring | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | from $30,290 | from $31,770 | from $26,830 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.0 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing | SKYACTIV-G 2.0 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing | SKYACTIV-G 2.0 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Automatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters Manual: SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter | Automatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters Manual: SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter | Automatic: 6-speed Sport automatic transmission with paddle shifters Manual: SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Automatic / Manual | Automatic / Manual | Automatic / Manual |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Trunk | 4.6 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | Automatic: 2,403 lb Manual: 2,341 lb | Automatic: 2,403 lb Manual: 2,341 lb | Automatic: 2,403 lb Manual: 2,341 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Wireless | — |
| Audio | Bose | Bose | — |
| Speakers | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 16 in |
Packages and options (9)
| Club | Grand Touring | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brembo/BBS/Recaro Seats Package | Optional | — | — |
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | — | Optional | — |
| Machine Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | — | Optional |
| Black Cloth with Silver Stitch | Optional | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | Optional | — |
| Gray Cloth Soft Top $200 | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAZDA MX-5 C N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 11 |
| 2018 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 11 |
| 2016 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 34 |
| 2015 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2025 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2024 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2023 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2022 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2021 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2020 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2019 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2018 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2017 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2016 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
30 |
| 2015 | MX-5 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
23–24 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.