MX-5 Miata receives key updates inside and outside that additional refine the roadster’s profitable method.

• New accessible Asymmetric limited-slip differential improves MX-5 Miata’s famend progressive, enjoyable dealing with traits
• Upgraded Mazda Connect system brings host of technological updates and new, bigger show
• DSC-Track Mode added to Miata Club MX-5 to offer drivers a further choice for closed circuit driving

IRVINE, Calif. (January 25, 2024) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) right now publicizes pricing for the up to date 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which continues its long-standing custom as a pure expression of easy, joyful driving. Well-balanced, light-weight, and an impressive power-to-weight ratio all assist make MX-5 Miata a preferred driver’s automotive. On sale this winter, MX-5 Miata has been up to date with a bunch of adjustments that each one followers are certain to understand.

All MX-5 Miata fashions have a entrance engine, rear-wheel drive structure, with a Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering an inspiring 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm routed by a six-speed transmission. The MX-5 Miata Sport and Club fashions are solely paired with a six-speed guide transmission and MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is obtainable in both a guide transmission or a quick-shifting six-speed computerized transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The 2024 MX-5 Miata will proceed to characteristic the well-received and appreciated Kinematic Posture Control (KPC), a software-based suspension efficiency know-how developed by Mazda that manages totally different car methods to assist present MX-5 Miata with improved precision and confidence in high-g cornering and behave as a harmonious extension of the driving force’s physique with out including a single gram of weight. Taking benefit of present rear suspension geometry designed to maintain the MX-5 Miata planted beneath braking, KPC applies a really slight brake to the internal rear wheel throughout high-g cornering. This pulls down on that nook, suppressing physique roll, and making steering response really feel extra linear by tight or tough corners. Slightly stronger braking is used when accelerating by a nook, enhancing the restricted slip impact.

Building off this already robust package deal, MX-5 Miata receives main updates to the electrical power-assisted steering (EPAS) system for 2024 together with a brand new steering rack. The rack has been revised internally, leading to decreased friction, in addition to accompanying adjustments to the electrical help calibration by new software program. This all ends in smoother steering motion with a extra outlined ‘on-center’ feeling for relaxed freeway cruising, but better precision because the entrance tires are loaded up beneath laborious cornering.

MX-5 Miata’s exterior sees adjustments as effectively, with up to date headlights that incorporate a brand new LED DRL component, new LED taillights and new wheel designs. With the addition of Zircon Sand Metallic in 2023, one other new exterior colour has been added to the roster for 2024 with Aero Gray, which presents a cool tone that contrasts properly towards MX-5 Miata’s accessible darkish trim and wheels.

Inside, drivers profit from a revised inside which will get a number of key updates. The middle console receives further padding for improved driver consolation. A revised gauge cluster now options simplified, high-contrast graphics for simpler readability at a look. All MX-5 Miata fashions additionally profit from a brand new, bigger 8.8-inch infotainment show, with contact performance when utilizing Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Paired with this new show is Mazda’s first ever integration of Alexa, which provides additional flexibility, with hands-free instructions for issues like HVAC, radio and extra. Alexa is ready to settle for instructions for issues contained in the car, in addition to join and management your sensible dwelling units remotely. In the 2024 MX-5 Miata, this increased stage of flexibility minimizes driver distraction, permitting them to stay targeted on the winding roads forward.

MX-5 MIATA SPORT

The MX-5 Miata Sport, solely accessible with a black fabric gentle prime, consists of an abundance of normal options, along with what has been outlined above. Safety is a main focus of the two-seat roadster that includes twin entrance airbags, side-impact airbags, and side-impact door beams along with many i-Activsense security options that embrace Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart Brake Support, and Lane Departure Warning. The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel has a tilt and telescoping perform to assist permit a wider vary of householders discover their supreme seating place. The steering wheel additionally has mounted buttons to simply management the audio, Bluetooth, and cruise management. Leather shift knob and parking brake, fabric bucket seats, six-speaker audio, twin USB inputs, Mazda Advanced keyless entry, local weather management, two detachable cup holders, padded door armrest, energy doorways, and energy home windows with one-touch down characteristic full the inside ambiance. Standard exterior options embrace metallic black 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, dual-tip exhaust, LED headlights and taillights, gloss black door mirrors and excessive mount brake gentle cowl, daytime working lights, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, and rear glass window with defogger.

MX-5 MIATA CLUB

The MX-5 Miata Club additional enhances enthusiastic driver’s expectations within the roadster’s improved dynamics. This mannequin is sport-tuned with Bilstein dampers, a entrance shock tower brace and a brand new Asymmetric LSD. This conical clutch LSD has been re-designed with a cam mechanism which permits for various ramp angles on acceleration and deceleration to offer supreme yaw damping management by the totally different phases of cornering. A stronger lockup beneath engine braking improves stability at nook entry, resisting undesirable oversteer. Reduced lockup throughout acceleration reduces undesirable understeer.

For those that wish to expertise the capabilities of their MX-5 on a closed circuit, a brand new DSC-Track characteristic has been added to MX-5’s Dynamic Stability Control program. DSC-Track raises the edge of the DSC system, between being absolutely engaged or absolutely disabled, permitting drivers who select to activate this characteristic to work on their on-track driving expertise, whereas nonetheless providing some quantity of brake intervention ought to or not it’s wanted[1].

To match the thrilling dynamics, the Club provides sporty design components similar to a gloss black entrance air dam, and rear lip spoiler. The seats have been revised for 2024, with the inclusion of black suede accents inset within the black fabric materials. Moving up from the Sport mannequin, the Club provides black metallic 17-inch wheels, LED daytime working lights (DRL), a trunk lid-mounted shark fin antenna, physique colour high-mount brake gentle cowl, and vinyl-leather materials all through the inside.

All Clubs fashions characteristic wi-fi Apple CarPlay connectivity, which permits occupants to simply join their enabled iPhone as soon as they enter MX-5 Miata and assist them get on the street faster. Including all commonplace Sport options, this mannequin provides SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio with a three-month trial subscription and Bose nine-speaker premium audio that features a subwoofer and headrest audio system for the driving force and passenger seats to take care of the premium expertise even with the highest down.

MX-5 MIATA CLUB WITH BREMBO BBS RECARO PACKAGE

Driving aficionados alike will admire the additions discovered within the MX-5 Miata Club with Brembo BBS Recaro package deal. The package deal consists of Brembo entrance brakes with red-painted entrance and rear calipers, darkish gunmetal 17-inch BBS solid wheels, and heated Recaro sport seats. Added design options on this package deal embrace an aero equipment with gloss black aspect sill extensions and rear bumper skirt.

The Brembo BBS Recaro Package is on the market on gentle prime MX-5 Miata Club fashions and commonplace gear on the MX-5 Miata RF Club mannequin, which will be denoted with its contrasting black roof. The RF – or retractable fastback – can open or shut its roof in about 13 seconds by pushing a button, offering the MX-5 Miata RF with the texture of each a sporty coupe and a trendy convertible.

MX-5 MIATA GRAND TOURING

The MX-5 Miata Grand Touring carries all the dear efficiency and dynamic options of the MX-5 Miata Club and provides extra comforts with out compromising on being an genuine, light-weight MX-5 Miata. The MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is on the market in a black gentle prime or body-color RF. Additional security options for this mannequin embrace an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

The Grand Touring fashions commerce the Club’s gloss black entrance air dam and rear lip spoiler for black and machine-finished aluminum alloy wheels, body-color heated door aspect mirrors with auto-dim driver’s door mirror, and door sill trim plates. The headlights characteristic computerized on and off perform and the windshield wipers are rain-sensing.

Tan Nappa leather-based seats are a brand new upgradable choice to the MX-5 Miata Grand Touring’s commonplace black leather-based seats. Furthermore, the darkish inside accents are exchanged for vivid silver finishes whereas including heated leather-based seats, Mazda Navigation system, computerized local weather management, and a frameless auto-dim rearview mirror with HomeLink.

With complete updates throughout, the 2024 MX-5 Miata is probably the most succesful evolution of our iconic roadster but. For extra info on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, please go to MazdaUSA.com.

STARTING MSRP FOR THE 2024 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA IS AS FOLLOWS²:

Package	Soft Top	RF
MX-5 Miata Sport 6MT	$28,985
MX-5 Miata Club 6MT	$32,485	$40,210
Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package	$4,800	INCL. ON RF CLUB
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6MT	$34,285	$37,010
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6AT	$35,205	$37,980
Tan Nappa Leather (Grand Touring fashions solely)	$300	$300

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Aero Gray	$450
Snowflake White Pearl	$450
Soul Red Crystal Metallic	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$595
Zircon Sand Metallic	$450

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