Next Mazda Miata Will Have Everything You've Been Asking For

CarBuzz - 15/04
The people in charge of the MX-5 know exactly what makes it great, and they're doubling down on everything: combustion, engagement, and lightweight.

With every new MX-5, we have a few main worries. Will it have more horsepower, and will it be heavier? The first one, the market always seems to want. No matter how balanced the MX-5 is, the desire for a bigger engine never seems to go away. The second is always a tightrope walk Mazda manages impressively. Keeping a car the same weight while adding necessary modern safety features and tech is something Mazda does better than anyone else.

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Base Trim Engine
2.0-Liter I4
Base Trim Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Base Trim Horsepower
181 HP @ 7,000 RPM
Base Trim Torque
151 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM
Base Trim Curb Weight
2,366 LBS

In fact, it does both so well that the next Mazda MX-5 will manage the almost unthinkable: It will have a bigger engine and weigh less. On top of that, it will retain a stick between the seats.

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