Mazda MX-5 Miata User Manual
MX-5 Miata
What you want. What you need. What you deserve. The genuine article. The real deal. An authentic, two-seat sports car. And not
just any sports car. Not some patchwork of parts-bin components. Not some overweight, unproven pretender. Not some two-seater
whose sole strength is merely seductive sheet metal. You deserve a purpose-built sports car. One that’s athletic and agile. One that’s
responsive and track-refined. One whose eye-catching curves and compelling character reflect three generations of painstaking
improvements and a renowned racing heritage. One whose fun-to-drive design and exhilarating performance have already planted
grins on the faces of more than 750,000 owners. And on the faces of countless other Mazda MX-5 Miata test-drivers—just like yours.
It all comes back to you.
“The world’s favorite sports car just got a
whole lot better.”
—Motor Trend
9/05
“Mazda has taken everything that was always
right with the previous generations of the
roadster and improved upon all of it.”
—Edmunds’ Inside Line
“...it’s 10 billion times more fun to drive. It’s more responsive.
Its engine is livelier and its gearbox feels like it was plucked from
a shifter kart. It also has more steering feel, and it stops better.”
—Edmunds’ Inside Line
“Amazingly responsive to steering, brakes, and gas
without being fussy, harsh or high-strung.”
—USA TODAY
10/21/05
“Winner” —Car and Driver 12 /0 5
(MX-5 Miata vs. Solstice comparison test)
“Winner” —Edmunds’ Inside Line
(MX-5 Miata vs. Solstice comparison test)
“Winner” —Motor Trend 12/ 05
(MX-5 Miata vs. Solstice comparison test)
After three generations,
it still has everyone talking.
“BEST ROADSTER”
• 2006 •
“All things considered, Mazda is still the established master
of the compact, affordable roadster game.”
—Motor Trend
12/ 05
“...every aspect of Mazda’s third-generation MX-5—from
the luxurious interior to its nimble nature—flows together
in Zen-like harmony.”
—Road & Track
10/05
“There is scarcely a purer driving experience to be had
in mainstream automobiledom.”
—AutoWeek
3/28/05
“The car is fun on the racetrack, in the hills, while
commuting, and in the parking lot at Border’s.”
—Car and Driver
12/ 05
“...the cockpit isn’t just pretty and functional,
but a delight to be in...”
—Road & Track
10/05
“The driving enthusiast’s winner, and still
champion, is the new MX-5.”
—Motor Trend
12/ 05
The crowning touch on this year’s Mazda MX-5 Miata is an all-new available Power Retractable Hard Top. One that’s as remarkable as the sports car
it covers. One that can be fully lowered or raised in a superfast 12 seconds flat.* One that doesn’t steal a single inch of precious trunk space—unlike
those from Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. One with a design so ingenious, the hardtop is stored entirely behind the seats and concealed entirely by a
unique rear-deck cover. One that provides greater security and protection from weather, wind and road noise—all with push-button convenience.
And since an MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hard Top weighs less than 80 lb more than its soft-top sibling, its stellar driving dynamics remain virtually
the same. A fact that will make this “hard” decision a far easier one for many driving enthusiasts.
It’s all about
performance that’s over and above.
* Once latch is disengaged or engaged.
The crowning touch on this year’s Mazda MX-5 Miata is an all-new available Power Retractable Hard Top. One that’s as remarkable as the sports car
it covers. One that can be fully lowered or raised in a superfast 12 seconds flat.* One that doesn’t steal a single inch of precious trunk space—unlike
those from Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. One with a design so ingenious, the hardtop is stored entirely behind the seats and concealed entirely by a
unique rear-deck cover. One that provides greater security and protection from weather, wind and road noise—all with push-button convenience.
And since an MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hard Top weighs less than 80 lb more than its soft-top sibling, its stellar driving dynamics remain virtually
the same. A fact that will make this “hard” decision a far easier one for many driving enthusiasts.
It’s all about
performance that’s over and above.
* Once latch is disengaged or engaged.
Operating the available Power
Retractable Hard Top is as easy
as it is quick. One button lowers
the top. Another raises it. A nd a
single, centrally positioned latch
locks it into place. No getting out
of the car. No need to spend more
than 12 seconds to completely
lower, or raise, the entire hardtop.*
And no loss of precious trunk
space. Incredible.
The standard, manually operated convertible top on the MX-5 Miata features an innovative “Z-fold”
design with a spring-assisted frame and single, centralized locking mechanism. All of which enable
you to easily raise or lower the top from the driver’s seat in seconds. Better still, its elegant, flush-
fitting design eliminates the need for a separate tonneau cover and doesn’t intrude one inch on
trunk space. Compared to previous generations, it also delivers greater headroom and reduced wind
noise. But regardless of which MX-5 Miata convertible top you choose—hard or soft—you’ll enjoy
sleek, stylish protection. Plus a durable glass rear window, an integral rear window defogger and an
elegant design that makes some convertible tops look more like ugly afterthoughts.
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