Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/3/21 2:30 p.m.

There isn't much to be said about the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata that hasn't already been said or isn't pretty much common knowledge.

What we can do, however, is compare the current ND-chassis to the original NA.

Where the first-year NA Miata made do with 116 horsepower and 100 lb.-ft of torque in a body weighing 2120 pounds, the current ND Miata works with 181 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. That's an over 50% increase for both horsepower and torque.

As far as pricing goes, the original Miata sold for nearly $26,000 in today's money when new, compared to the ND's base MSRP of $26,830. Guess you could say pricing has remained relatively the same the Miata's introduction.

At any rate, you probably want to know what the newest MX-5 is like to drive. Read our driving impressions below to find out.

Vajingo
Vajingo Reader
3/3/21 4:20 p.m.

My new favorite shot. It's like a puppy running after a ball. Just like the original.My new favorite shot. It's like a puppy running after a ball. Just like the original.

edit: Holy Toledo, what happened to the picture size?

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
3/4/21 8:06 a.m.

I wish someone would crack the ND2 ECU.

E85 and exhaust would unlock some nice gains with that comp ratio. Add BBR cams and it would really be fun!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
3/5/21 9:48 a.m.

In reply to tom85 :

It is aging well, isn't it? 

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