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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club: A pure and simple sports car

Mazda's pure sports car formula continues to make the MX-5 Miata great.

Jon Wong
Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for his fleet of old Japanese cars and searching for the next one to add to his garage.
Jon Wong
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For 2018, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is mostly unchanged, with power coming from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque.

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A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed automatic can be had as an option.

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The Club version of the MX-5 gets an uprated suspension with Bilstein shocks, front strut tower bar and Bridgestone Potenza summer tires.

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A limited-slip differential is also standard on the MX-5 Club.

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To further improve performance, Brembo front brakes and forged BBS wheels are available as options.

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Club models also feature exclusive styling touches. On the outside, it receives a black air dam, side sill extensions, rear lip spoiler and rear bumper skirt.

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For the interior, Recaro seats are a new-for-2018 option.

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For infotainment, the Mazda Connect system with a 7-inch screen controls the nine-speaker Bose audio setup, navigation, satellite radio and Bluetooth.

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Sadly, the MX-5's Mazda Connect system is still not capable of running either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Club starts at $30,055, which includes $895 destination.

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