Russell & Smith Mazda

Dec 14, 2018

Red Mazda Miata driving on a road in a wooded area | Houston, TXThe Mazda MX-5 has always provided drivers with tactile steering and quick acceleration. The 2019 model provides the same driving experience consumers know and love but with the added bonus of having a more powerful engine. Learn about the driver-focused updates the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata received and why this powerful vehicle deserves your attention.

Reintroducing Classic Design

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata offers three trim levels: Sport, Club, and Grand Touring. At the Sport trim level, you’ll have features such as LED headlights and taillights, daytime running lights, an aluminum hood and trunk lid, solar-control/tinted windshield, black cloth convertible top, black power side mirrors, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, rear-mounted mast antenna, and body-colored front and rear bumpers and door handles. At this trim level, the MX-5 Miata is equipped with 16×6.5-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a stylish metallic black finish.

Upgrade to the Club trim level and trade out daytime running lights with LED daytime running lights. You’ll also gain features such as a black front air dam, a “shark fin” antenna, and a black rear lip spoiler. Additionally, the wheel size increases to 17×7 inches.

The Grand Touring trim level packs in even more features by adding auto on/off headlights, an adaptive front lighting system, rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, body-colored heated power side mirrors, and a trunk light. At this trim level, the wheel size remains the same, but the aluminum alloy wheels will instead have a sleek, dark silver finish.

Exhilarating Power

All 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata trim levels come equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-four Skyactiv engine with variable valve timing, which improves performance and fuel economy and provides a smoother driving experience. The Skyactiv engine offers 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.

Performance That Doesn’t Compromise

The MX-5 Miata has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway for manual transmission. The automatic transmission offers a similar fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, making either transmission an excellent choice for drivers who value an eco-friendly vehicle.

Stylish Interior

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a two-passenger seating capacity with cloth-wrapped bucket seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, parking brake, and shift knob. Some comfort and convenience features in the Sport trim level include the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System, push-button ignition, tilt and telescoping steering column, a 12-volt power outlet, and a mesh aero board window blocker.

All trim levels include features such as the MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System, a 7-inch full color touchscreen display, six speakers including driver’s side headrest speakers, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability, infotainment system voice command, speed-sensing automatic volume control, USB audio input, auxiliary-input jack, HD Radio, e911 automatic emergency notification, and steering wheel-mounted audio, phone, and cruise controls, to name a few.

Giving You Peace of Mind

All trim levels come standard with dual front airbags as well as side impact airbags and door beams. Additional safety features include three-point safety belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), engine immobilizer, and a rearview camera.

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