Mazda has announced that a base-model 2016 Miata will cost $25,735, including its $820 destination charge. That puts the new roadster about $1,000 above the outgoing Miata.
For that money, you get two seats, a 155-horsepower engine, a convertible top, and the potential for countless miles of driving enjoyment. According to Mazda, the 2016 MX-5 is smaller and lighter than the model it replaces. In fact, the automaker claims the new ragtop weighs scarcely more than the second-generation Miata from 1994.
Mazda says when the MX-5 hits dealerships this summer, the base Sport will be one of three trim levels, including Club and Grand Touring models. The Club will be a performance-focused model with a more race-inspired appearance, while Grand Touring will deliver more creature comforts. Pricing and more details on these other models will become available closer to launch.