We knew the MX-5 Miata was unique for its incredibly responsive handling, lightweight body and ultra-sporty good looks -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the MX-5 Miata accolades below and find out what people are saying about this award-winning roadster.
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Best Sports Car for $25K
“Arguably the world's best sports car for under $25k.”
— Motor Trend 5/10
Confident Driver's Car
"The car can be driven amazingly hard without loss of confidence."
— RoadandTrack.com, Long-Term Test: Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT 8/10
MX-5 Miata Bests Bentley Continental Supersports "The window of opportunity had opened—a window that only a small car could fit through, so I calmed my nerves and steadied my inputs on my last run. Pow! The Bentley was dead."
"At the end of the day I believe we can all walk away with some truths; that 'light' can overpower 'might,' …"
— RoadandTrack.com, Mazda's MX-5 vs. Bentley Continental Supersports Comparison Test 2/10
2010 Cars.com Play Car of the Year
"If you don't have a smile on your face after driving this car, seek professional help."
— Cars.com
2010 Cars.com Best Car for Sun Lovers
"... it's perfect for a weekend getaway, commuting or a trip into urban centers where parking is hard to find. Most importantly, its balance, communicative steering and eager four-cylinder make it a blast to drive."
— Cars.com
"Ray-of-Sunshine Sports Car"
" … this MX-5 is every bit the ray-of-sunshine sports car that can transform any commute or errand into a little driving adventure."
— Grassroots Motorsports 12/09
Smiles Last Longer in the MX-5
"Every convertible should bring a smile to its owner's face. With the Mazda MX-5 Miata, that smile will be wider and last longer."
— Motor Trend 5/10
One of the Most Enjoyable Cars
"... one of the most balanced, rewarding, and enjoyable cars on the road."
— Jalopnik.com 5/10
"Heck of A Lot of Fun"
"It was a heck of a lot of fun at the limit, too, with fairly flat handling, thrilling power-on oversteer and ultra-communicative brakes."
— Grassroots Motorsports 12/09
"Drive it Like a Hooligan"
"The MX-5 has an unbelievable sense of balance and control. You can drive it like a hooligan on an autocross, sliding the rear around wherever you want to."
— Motor Trend 11/09
One of the Best
"Ask any weekend racer and they'll most likely say that one of the best -- and cheapest -- cars to throw around the bends is the Miata."
— Motor Trend 5/10
Top 12 Cars of 2009 Winner "Whether one lazily cruises country roads with the top down, or flogs it through the tight turns of an autocross, a driver will make memories in this little roadster."
"Drivers will find the roadster's enthusiasm contagious, and may find it a challenge to get out of the car and get some work done."
— Winding Road 3/10
2010 Cars.com Editors Choice for Driving Fun
"For decades the Miata - technically dubbed the MX-5 - has been the epitome of fun for driving enthusiasts."
— Cars.com
"One of Our Favorite Top-Down Sportsters"
"A true performance car in every way, the MX-5 is one of our favorite top-down sportsters, and at only $23,560, it's not that far out of reach, either."
— Winding Road 2/10
Fun on a Budget
"… I challenge anyone to come up with another vehicle that offers this much top-down fun for its price."
— Automobilemag.com 11/09
"Easy-to-Access Controls"
"As a driver's car, the Miata has controls that are easy to access and use with clear and concise gauges that allow for quick glances while driving."
— RoadandTrack.com, Long-Term Test: Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT 8/10
"Makes You Happy"
"The genius of the MX-5 lies in this simplicity. It's the absence of technology run amok that makes you long for more time behind the wheel on a longer, windier road. This car makes you happy."
— Motor Trend 11/09