When you purchase a convertible, you want a car that speeds around corners and leaps from the starting line. You want to feel the rush of fresh air when you take the top down. These are the reasons why so many people choose the Mazda MX-5 Miata as their convertible of choice. It’s fast, fun, and full of features that remind you why buying a convertible is the best decision you ever made.
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Weight Balance
Vehicles tend to weigh more in the front or the back depending on their design. For example, pickup trucks are front-heavy when they’re empty but balance out once you add cargo or a trailer. Sports cars like the 2019 MX-5 Miata, on the other hand, work best with a 50-50 balance that helps you stay in control when you take a high-speed turn. To that end, Mazda engineers designed the Miata to be slightly back-heavy, but when you sit in the driver’s seat, the weight balances out.
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Weight Reduction
Sports car designs either focus on eliminating weight or adding power. The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is designed to be lightweight, so although its engine only has four cylinders, this sports car makes the most of its horsepower. Speaking of which, the 2019 model comes with a brand-new 2.0-liter SKYACTIV engine manufactured with aluminum alloy instead of heavy steel. Even though this engine doesn’t have a turbo, it manages to deliver 181 horsepower, more than its 2018 predecessor.
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Easy Top
The 2019 MX-5 Miata’s roof is easy for anyone to take down and put up. Just push a button, pull a lever, and push the roof back until it clicks. To put the roof up, you pull another lever and then pull the top forward until it clicks. Even though this system is low-tech, Mazda’s engineers chose this simple design because an automatic system would add extra weight. However, if you want an automatic roof, the Miata RF hardtop has one that retracts electronically.
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High-Tech Interior
The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata might be on a diet, but it still has room for a powerful audio system. The top Grand Touring trim comes with a nine-speaker Bose audio system and speed-sensing audio, not to mention a 7-inch touch screen with MAZDA CONNECT, turn-by-turn navigation, four months of SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio, internet radio apps, and a text message audio delivery and reply system.
The Mazda Miata is one of the most popular convertibles on the market, and while part its popularity is due to its affordable price tag, it’s also because the MX-5 is a fun car to drive. That goes double after you pull the top down and find a winding country road to explore. Of course, if you’ve never experienced the feeling first hand, you should schedule a test drive at your local Mazda dealership as soon as you can. Once you’re driving down the highway with the wind in your hair, you’ll know you made the right choice.
Image via MazdaUSA.com.
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