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2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata | San Juan Capistrano, CA

There are few vehicles like the Miata. It’s a legend on the racetrack, thanks to its near perfect balance and its exceptional handling. Both of those qualities transfer to the open road, where potential Miata owners can experience the thrill of driving a refined sports car that’s actually affordable.

Below, we’ve laid out many of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata features, such as its powertrain details, infotainment tech, and safety suite. We’ve also included details on the beloved performance packages. Keep reading to see if a 2021 Miata is right for you.
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Powertrain Options

There’s a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood of every 2021 Mazda Miata which pumps out 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The 2021 Miata comes equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, but it can be switched out for a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy varies a bit depending on the transmission. The manual transmission gets 25-city/34-highway mpg, while automatic transmission models get 26-city/35-highway mpg. Every 2021 Miata is RWD.

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Upgraded Performance

For those serious about performance, the Club 6MT and Grand Touring 6MT trims are equipped with tunnel under bars, a front tower brace, and lower arm bar options. These upgrades are not available on the automatic transmission versions of those trims. The Brembo/BBS Recaro package is also available. It adds Brembo performance front brakes, Recaro heated seats, 17-inch BBS alloy wheels, side sill extensions, and a rear bumper kit.

Integrated Tech

The Miata is as much a daily driver as it is a track car, thanks to its integrated technology. Standard features include a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth capability, HD Radio, two USB ports, low-speed forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera. More tech is added at higher trims, such as a GPS navigation system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a nine-speaker Bose stereo, SiriusXM satellite radio, traffic sign recognition, adaptive headlights, automatic rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high-beam headlights.

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For more details on the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata, give Capistrano Mazda a call.

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