

Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda MX-5 review
Pros
- Unique appearance lifts 35th Anniversary
- Still so fun to drive
- Still attainable
Cons
- 35th Anniversary is sold out...
- Limited boot and cabin space
- We're ready for the next generation
25 Days Ago
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My dashboardThe new Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in both 2D Convertible and 2D Targa body styles. Available in Australia from $33,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $55,790 for the Limited Edition.
There are 3 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.
Engine options include 1.5L petrol direct injection (96kW/150Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (118kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2017 MX-5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible or Targa
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible or Targa
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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The Mazda MX-5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Limited Edition.


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25 Days Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,915 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mazda MX-5
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $33,340.
See all Mazda MX-5 PricingThe most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the Limited Edition that starts from $55,790.
See all Mazda MX-5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, GT and Limited Edition.
See all Mazda MX-5 towing capacityThe largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 3915mm in length and sits 1235mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the Base which has 118kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses Premium Unleaded.
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