The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata - U.S. Specification | DRO4CARS
Introducing The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata
We have the price list and trim levels of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
This significant model and one of the coolest roadsters in the automotive world.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is going to be on the market within December 2020
which means any time soon. Before that let’s check out what we have inside the
2021 MX-5 Miata.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top in Polymetal Gray color. I Image: Mazda |
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Engine and Transmissions
First things first, the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a standard Skyactive-G 2.0-liter engine. You can choose for your new 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata 6-speed manual transmission called Skyactive-MT or 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Both gearbox types are available for all trim levels. The max power is 181 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm. We all know that the Miata is characterized by a 50/50 weight distribution and this model now weighs under 2,500 lbs (1,133. 981 kg).
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Equipment Levels
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata offers three trim levels called MX-5 Sport; MX-5 Club; MX-5 Grand Touring. Thus you can choose your most suitable roadster for your everyday commute or weekend car. Whatever you choose is, the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available with a Soft Top or RF model. The RF stands for Retractable Fastback which is a hardtop model something I do prefer more. The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF opens and closes its roof in 13 seconds. This particular model has a coupe-like outlook and that’s why I preferred it. The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes as standard with a soft top and the RF is available for the MX-5 Club and the MX-5 Grand Touring equipment levels.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in Polymetal Gray color | Image: Mazda |
Under the trim level MX-5 Sport, which is the entry-level equipment, you can find standard Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ so that you can easily connect your smartphone no matter what your favorite system is. Further, you can have the Mazda Connect™ infotainment system that goes with a 7-inch display;
ü AM/FM 6-speaker audio system which goes with driver’s side headrest speakers;
ü HD Radio™, Bluetooth hands-free phone, and audio;
ü Tilt and telescoping steering wheel;
ü Rearview camera;
ü Removable dual cup holders;
ü Leather three-spoke steering wheel;
ü Shift knob and parking brake – it’s nice to have them.
ü Mazda Advanced keyless entry;
ü Dual USB audio inputs;
ü Push-button start;
ü Power locks and power windows with a one-touch down feature.
The exterior of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata with its MX-5 Sport trim level is characterized by:
ü the black
cloth soft top;
ü 16-inch
Metallic Black aluminum alloy wheels;
ü Silver dual
exhaust outlets;
ü LED
headlights and taillights.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata comes as standard with the i-Activesense safety features like Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake, and Lane Departure Warning System.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top On in Polymetal Gray color | Image Mazda |
The next trim level for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is called MX-5 Club equipped with a Bose® nine-speaker audio system that includes passenger's headrest speakers, SiriusXM® radio with a 3-month trial subscription, and LED daytime running lights. The cloth-trimmed seats in black color have silver stitching and they are also heated.
The MX-5 Club equipment level exterior is characterized by 17-inch Metallic Black alloy wheels, a front black air dam, a black rear lip spoiler, and also black interior accents, and last but not least there is vinyl leather that has to enrich the sporty environment inside the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Interior | Image: Mazda |
The MX-5 Club models with a manual 6-speed Skyactive-MT gearbox go with Brembo front brakes, BBS 17-inch Dark Gunmetal forged wheels, heated Recaro Sport Seats, red-painted rear brake calipers, and a black aero kit that includes side sill extensions and rear bumper skirt. These features are also available and for the MX-5 Club RF equipment level but in this case, the package includes a hand-painted black roof.
The top equipment level for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is called MX-5 Grand Touring. With this option, you can enjoy a new Deep Crystal Blue exterior color and you can have a new interior color White Nappa leather inside the car. The MX-5 Grand Touring model is equipped with new wireless Apple CarPlay™ and also with the SiriusXM® with a 3-month trial subscription and SiriusXM® 3-year traffic and travel link subscription.
Inside the MX-5 Grand Touring is equipped with:
üHeated leather-trimmed seats with silver stitching;
ü Bright silver interior accents;![]() |
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top Front View | Image: Mazda |
With the MX-5 Grand Touring equipment level, the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata also offers and driver assistance systems like:
ü Traffic Sign Recognition;
ü Adaptive Front-lighting System;The MSRP for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata:
ü The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Sport Soft Top 6-speed manual transmission: $26,830 (RF model is N/A);
ü The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Sport Soft Top 6-speed automatic gearbox: $26,180 (RF model is N/A);
ü The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Club 6-speed MT price starts at $30,290 for a Soft Top version and $33,045 for an RF version.
ü The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Club 6-speed AT price starts at $30,890 for a Soft Top version and $33,645 for an RF version.
ü The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring 6-speed MT price starts at $31,770 for a Soft Top model and $34,525 for an RF version.
ü The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring 6-speed AT price starts at $32,295 for a Soft Top model and $35,050 for an RF version.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top | Image: Mazda |
The list of options available for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata:
üBrembo/BBS/Recaro Package is available for the MX-5 Club MT 6-speed Soft Top version for $4,470, and the MX-5 Club MT 6-speed RF goes for $4,670;
ü The White Nappa Leather is available only for the MX-5 Grand Touring for $300;
ü Grey Cloth Soft Top for the MX-5 Grand Touring Soft Top only for $200.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata offers Premium Paint Colors:
ü Soul Red Crystal $595;
ü Machine Gray Metallic $495
ü Snowflake White Pearl Mica $395.
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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | Image: Mazda |
Years ago I saw a damaged soft top of a ‘90s Mercedes-Benz SL (R192) and
I was scared. I always feel uncomfortable with the automotive combination of
rubber, plastic, metal, and on top of this – cloth. When you see a damaged
soft top it’s really hard to get over it. It’s a barbarian scene. So, I do
preferer a retractable hardtop. These models have a coupe design something I like a lot. I still do remember the hardtop covers for the BMW E36 Cabrio and
for the Mercedes SL from the ‘90s that manually detachable hardtop stands as a gift on the car. Later when the hardtop models like the BMW 3
Series E93 or the second generation Volvo C70 I was very excited. If I have to
put a direct competitor to the Mazda MX-5 Miata it would be the BMW Z4 which
currently is available with a soft top only… I expected more BMW.
That’s the reason why I’d like to stay with the
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF and I will avoid the soft top. The price range is
nothing special about the 2021 MX-5 Miata so you can have it. Of course, the
Mazda MX-5 Miata is mostly for having a fun car and to be used as a nice and different way to go to work or just to enjoy the weekends with it.