With classic roadster design, an enthusiastic powertrain, and near-perfect balance, the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a sports car that reconnects drivers to the thrill of the open road. But which trim of the Miata has the perfect blend of sporty performance and luxe comfort for you? Here’s our guide to picking your perfect Miata so you can hit the open road in style.
Miata ST Sport
Like all Miatas in the 2024 lineup, the ST (soft-top) Sport trim is driven by a 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder motor, making 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The Miata’s exceptionally low weight and near-50/50 balance makes it exceptionally fun and precise to drive. The manual transmission is a dream to drive, with a sporty and engaging short-throw, ergonomically designed shifter. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, as is the gearshift knob and parking brake.
The infotainment system offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and Alexa comes along with built-in functionality for contacts, streaming, and more. Mazda’s intuitive, multifunctional Commander control is on display, making adjusting the infotainment system easy and convenient. The standard safety suite is excellent, offering blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts to keep safe changing lanes or backing up.
Miata ST Club, RF Club
The ST Club sees a few upgrades both inside and out from its Sport sibling. The wheels have been upgraded to 17 inches and clad in a metallic black finish, and the suspension gets sport tuning with Bilstein dampeners and a front shock tower brace to help soak up more rumble from the road. An asymmetric, torque-sensing limited-slip differential helps maintain power through curves, adding even more confidence in the corners.
The seats get upgraded with built-in heating offering 3 levels of comfort, perfect for chilly mornings, and now come with a suede insert for an even nicer tactile experience. The radio gets an upgrade, too, offering wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, and the speaker system sees an upgrade to a 9-speaker Bose system, with headrest speakers and a subwoofer making for excellent sound quality.
ST Grand Touring, RF Grand Touring
The Grand Touring trim sees some convenience and creature comfort upgrades from the Club, regardless of whether you choose a softtop or fastback design. An automatic transmission is available for those who prefer paddle-shifting to gear-rowing, with radar adaptive cruise control joining the safety system on AT models to make highway miles safer and easier.
The seats get decked out in luscious black leather with tan Nappa leather on offer in both soft-top (ST) and retractable fastback (RF) models. The rearview mirror is upgraded to a frameless, auto-dimming model to help cope with bright headlights at night.
No matter whether you prefer the softtop or the fastback, the open road is calling. Test drive an MX-5 today at John Lee Mazda in Panama City, FL.
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