Exploring the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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If you’re shopping for a compact sports car, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata should be at the top of your list. This powerful pick is a delight to drive. With a starting MSRP of just $29,330 for the base Sport trim, the 2025 Mazda Miata’s price is also competitive. From its luscious sweeping curves to its cozy and comfortable seating for two, the Miata is the perfect pick for intimate outings or exhilarating solo jaunts on the open road.
Our Mazda MX-5 review covers all the essentials, so you’ll know what to expect when you schedule a test-drive for a trip around Fort Worth. From the Stockyards to the Water Gardens, the MX-5 will take you everywhere you want to tour in sublime style.
What’s New for 2025?
The Mazda MX-5 Miata received substantial updates in 2024 that included an updated grille, fresh exterior lighting, and new wheel designs. Performance-wise, the 2024 MX-5 got a new limited-slip differential, enhanced power steering system, and refined suspension system. Coming off this most recent redesign, the 2025 MX-5 Miata is largely unchanged.
The most notable offering for the 2025 Mazda Miata MX-5 is the limited edition 35th Anniversary model. Production is limited to 300 cars in the United States, making this a highly coveted find. The anniversary model is only available in Artisan Red Metallic with tan nappa leather upholstery.
Performance and Engineering
The impressive Mazda MX-5 engine specs are one of the prime selling points for this vehicle. This sports car comes with a four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic transmission is available as well. This setup delivers 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Lightweight and well balanced, the MX-5 can jump from 0 to 60 mph in around 5.7 seconds. When Car and Driver tested the Mazda Miata, it reportedly trimmed this down to just 5.5 seconds.
The 2025 MX-5 Miata delivers a delightful driving experience with impressive handling, light steering, and responsive braking. Kinematic posture control manipulates the brakes and rear suspension to suppress body roll around corners. The asymmetric limited-slip differential enhances stability without hampering the freeing luxury of manipulating a lightweight vehicle.
Both the manual and automatic transmissions are easy to operate, making it supremely tempting to test out the full capabilities of this sports car. Make sure you find a smooth roadway for your feats, as the primary drawback of the MX-5 is its lack of dampening on rough roads. If you hit poorly patched pavement, you’re going to feel it. Compared to other Miatas, the MX-5 has the firmest ride.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mazda MX-5’s fuel economy is solid, offering 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The 2025 Mazda Miata specs are standard for this much-loved sports car. Though they don’t reflect an improvement in efficiency, they promise a similar experience to what previous Miata drivers are accustomed to since these are the same fuel economy numbers the Mazda MX-5 Miata has reported since 2017.
Distinctive Design
The new Mazda MX-5 for 2025 is as sleek and eye-catching as its predecessors. Its smooth lines, sultry curves, and aerodynamic design can’t help but turn heads. The base MX-5 Miata Sport comes with 16-inch Metallic Black alloy wheels. These go up an inch in the Miata Club. Available 17-inch BBS wheels in Dark Gunmetal offer a sophisticated finish that’s uniquely refined. The Miata also features the freeing functionality of a convertible top with either a soft-top roof or an RF design offering a durable hardtop.
Sporty Interior
The compact two-person interior of the Miata is designed with sporty performance and exhilarating joy rides in mind. For a sports car, the Miata MX-5 is surprisingly comfortable. The seating is supportive yet plush enough to keep you happy for miles, especially the driver’s seat that’s thoughtfully sculpted to keep you as comfortable as possible. The seat heaters function well to keep you cozy on cold days.
The Miata center console separates the driver’s and passenger’s seats, so you each have your own cozy compartment. You’ll find an 8.8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. While the MX-5 cabin can be notoriously noisy, you can combat this with your favorite racing tunes if you want to. You can opt for the available Bose stereo system with speakers installed directly in the Miata headrests.
Storage space is limited in the MX-5, so you should only bring the essentials and let your trips focus primarily on the ride. You’ll find a small storage compartment between the seat backs, but the bulkhead eliminates the possibility of finding any real storage space here. The MX-5 also has a trunk with 4.6 cubic feet of space, which is best suited to grocery bags or compact carry-on luggage. The Miata does offer removable cupholders that you can position in various places around the cabin to customize your comfort if you want to grab a beverage on the road.
Safety Features
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes with a well-rounded suite of standard driver-assistance features. You’ll have the convenience of automated emergency braking with forward-collision warning and blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert. The MX-5 also comes with adaptive cruise control for enhanced safety on the road.
Test-Drive the Mazda MX-5 Miata Today at Hiley Mazda of Forth Worth
Are you ready to experience the powerful driving experience of the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata? Schedule a test-drive with our team at Hiley Mazda of Fort Worth. We’ll help you navigate every step of the car-buying process from finding the right trim to securing competitive financing. Come explore our showroom today.