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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is still our favorite two-seater

The classic two-seat roadster provides more smiles per mile than any other vehicle out there.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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The Mazda Miata is the best-selling two-seat sports car in history with over one million units released on the world's roads.

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Weighing in at a svelte 2,339 pounds, the Miata pushes 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque out of it's itty-bitty 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine.

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Power goes down to the rear wheels and we recommend going for the six-speed manual transmission. A Miata is not meant have an automatic.

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The Club trim is best for those who love to drive, with a limited-slip differential, sport-tuned Bilstein suspension and a front shock tower brace.

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Brembo brakes are standard and 205/45 Bridgestone Potenza tires are wrapped around 17-inch BBS forged alloy wheels.

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You're not going to break any records on the drag strip: It takes nearly 6 seconds to hit 60 mph.

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The trunk has a tiny 4.5 cubic feet of space, hampered by a small opening.

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The soft top is easy to work and though it's quieter than in previous years, you'll still have to speak up to have any kind of conversation with your passenger. 

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The Club trim pictured here starts at $31,285 including $995 for destination.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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