Mazda MX-5 2011

Editor's note: This review was written in October 2010 about the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. To see what's new for 2011, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster is like a favorite pair of worn jeans; everything just feels right.

From the position of the shifter, pedals, steering wheel and other controls, nothing's out of place.

Few cars offer as much everyday driving fun as the Miata, and even fewer do it as inexpensively.

The Miata is available with a manual soft-top roof or a power retractable hardtop, and it's offered in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels. (See a side-by-side comparison of the trims.) Our test car was a top-of-the-line Grand Touring retractable hardtop with an as-tested price of $31,300.

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Rear Ventilation System
* Some models. The rear ventilation system only blows cool air through the rear vents while the front climate control system is on. It does not blow air when the front climate control is off. The ...

Power Steering Fluid
Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION. To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE. Use speci ...

Audio Set
Audio information is displayed on the information display. Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power ON/OFF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. ...