-The all-new, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata's long, slow march to dealerships has just spiked our excitement for the third time. The first jolt came when the car debuted, while the second arrived when we drove a European-spec car in Barcelona earlier this year. Now, the 2016 Miata's price has been announced—and it's mighty agreeable.
The new car may use more aluminum and high-strength steel (and pack more standard content) than before, but that hasn't pushed its price much higher. At $25,735, the base 2016 Miata Sport model is just $945 more than the equivalent 2015 model and comes with a six-speed manual transmission, LED headlights, a leather-wrapped shift knob, a USB audio input, and Bluetooth connectivity.
-The outgoing 2015 Miata Sport uses a five-speed manual, and a USB port, Bluetooth, or a leather-wrapped shift knob can't even be ordered; in fact, a USB port isn't available on any 2015 Miata, and Bluetooth comes standard only on the top-of-the-line Grand Touring. All of that, and Mazda says the 2016 MX-5 Miata is actually lighter than the old car. We'll have to verify that with our own scales, of course, but the claim is at least promising.
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-The 2016 Miata comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and 17-inch wheels (base global versions get a smaller 1.6-liter four and 16-inch wheels) when they go on sale later this year. Mazda will offer three trim levels that mirror today's Sport, Club, and Grand Touring specifications, with the base Sport intended to offer value, the Club meant for track rats, and the Grand Touring being the option for those looking to take their Miata jollies in greater luxury and comfort.
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Pricing for those models is forthcoming—as are prices for the optional automatic transmission—but the outgoing Club model started at $27,725 and the Grand Touring at a rich $28,370. Expect those prices to rise slightly when they're assigned to the 2016 versions, but we're encouraged by the 2016 MX-5 Miata Sport's sub-$26K base price, as it keeps the Miata firmly in everyman territory.
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