2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Safety Features & New Technology

If you’re looking to purchase a sports car, the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a great choice. Available in two open-top body styles, this diminutive Mazda turns heads everywhere it goes with its sleek and sporty styling. On top of that, it’s incredibly fun to drive, thanks to its zippy acceleration and razor-sharp handling. The team at Hiley Mazda of Fort Worth, Texas, has written this article so you can take a closer look at the latest Mazda MX-5 Miata to see if it’s the right car for you. View our new inventory today, or If you have any questions give us a call at (817) 663-7404.

What’s New With the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

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For the 2023 model year, the Mazda MX-5 Miata carries over unchanged, except for a new paint color called Zircon Sand. This optional shade is an eye-pleasing beige color that’ll appeal if you’re a Miata fan who prefers to drive a more understated sports car. Other than that, the roadster retains all the great attributes and features that have made it an iconic car, from exhilarating performance to an upscale interior.

Performance and Handling

The new Mazda MX-5 Miata offers only one engine option, which is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder capable of generating 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The high-revving power plant enables the small roadster to effortlessly go from zero to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. It also provides plenty of juice for more demanding tasks, such as highway merging and passing.

The standard six-speed manual transmission of the MX-5 Miata is a pleasure to operate, thanks to its quick and smooth shifts. There’s also an optional six-speed automatic that’s similarly well tuned and refined. Rear-wheel drive is the only drivetrain option available.

One of the most impressive aspects of the Mazda MX-5 Miata is its remarkable handling. Its light and responsive steering makes it a breeze to maneuver in tight spaces and around corners, while its great road feel contributes to an engaging driving experience. For enhanced driving pleasure and confidence, consider getting the Brembo/BBS RECARO package, which includes side sill extensions, BBS-forged 17-inch wheels, heated RECARO sport seats, Brembo front brakes, and a rear bumper skirt.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata delivers excellent fuel efficiency for the sports car segment. Models equipped with the automatic transmission are the thriftiest, returning an impressive 26/35 mpg (city/highway). Opting for the manual transmission only reduces highway mileage by 1 mpg, which is hardly any difference.

Interior

On the inside, the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata features an attractive and minimalist design and impeccable fit and finish. The simple dashboard gives the sports car a clean and uncluttered appearance, while high-quality materials make it look and feel upscale.

The MX-5 Miata can seat two people comfortably. Its well-bolstered and snug seats are specially designed for spirited driving and provide excellent support to keep you feeling relaxed on long-distance trips. The roadster comes standard with cloth upholstery and manually adjustable seats, but you can get upgrades, such as leather upholstery and heated seats.

Infotainment Features

Regardless of whether you’re driving in crawling traffic or on the open road, the Mazda MX-5 Miata will keep you entertained with its easy-to-use and feature-packed infotainment system. Mazda fit every model with a 7-inch touch-screen display, HD Radio, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, two USB ports, and a six-speaker audio system. To make your ride even more enjoyable, opt for available features such as satellite radio, wireless Apple CarPlay, navigation, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system.

Safety Features

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata also offers the i-Activsense suite of driver assistance technologies to improve your safety behind the wheel. The sports car comes standard with forward collision warning, a rearview camera, lane departure alert, rear cross-traffic warning, blind-spot monitoring, and low-speed forward automated emergency braking. There are also optional features, such as adaptive headlights, automated high-beam headlights, and traffic-sign recognition.

Low-speed forward automated emergency braking is especially useful if you regularly drive in stop-and-go traffic. As part of the Smart City Brake Support system, this state-of-the-art technology helps detect any vehicles in front of you when you’re traveling at 2 to 18 mph. It’ll warn you if it senses an impending crash and adjust your brakes for faster and firmer braking. If you fail to respond to the warning in time, it’ll automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision.

Another notable safety feature of this Mazda model is the available traffic-sign recognition system. This driver aid keeps you informed and alert on the road by showing you speed limits, stop signs, and “do not enter” signs on the touch-screen display and providing audible warnings. The system has a strategically mounted camera that scans the road for these signs, letting you know what lies ahead.

Trim Levels and Prices

The new Mazda MX-5 Miata is available in three trim levels: the base Sport, Club, and the top-of-the-line Grand Touring. All three models come standard with a manually retractable soft top, but you can opt for a power-retractable hardtop if you get the Club or Grand Touring.

The entry-level Sport has a starting MSRP of $28,050, making it one of the most affordable sports cars on the market. The Club costs at least $31,550 and adds performance features such as sport-tuned Bilstein dampers, a limited-slip differential, strut tower bracing, and a black front air dam. If you choose the Grand Touring, you’ll need to spend $33,050 or more. This well-appointed model gains desirable features such as leather upholstery, automatic climate control, navigation, automated high-beams, traffic-sign recognition, and adaptive headlights.

If you’re considering purchasing the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Fort Worth, Texas, visit us at Hiley Mazda of Fort Worth to check out this fantastic sports car in person. Serving Fort Worth, White Settlement, Lake Worth, Willow Park, Primrose, Mira Vista, and Markum Ranch, our dealership has one of the most extensive new Mazda inventories in North Central Texas. Regardless of your driving needs and lifestyle, you can count on us to help you drive home a MX-5 Miata model that suits you perfectly. Browse our new vehicle inventory now and contact us to schedule a test drive.