2007 Mazda MX-5: Overview

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2007 Mazda MX-5 

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  • MSRP: $20,585 -$27,620
  • Invoice: $19,022 -$25,502

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Pros

  • Steering/handling
  • Fuel economy

Cons

  • Cargo room
  • Passenger room
  • Noise

Vehicle Highlights

The two-seat sports car originally called Miata is available with a retractable hardtop for 2007. MX-5 now offers a choice of a manually folding soft top with heated glass rear window, or a power-folding hardtop. The lineup begins with the soft-top only SV model, and ascends through Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring models, which are available with either top. All use a 4-cyl engine rated at 166 hp with manual transmission, 163 with automatic. SV and Sport use a 5-speed manual, others a 6-speed. Optional except for SV is a 6-speed automatic. Side airbags that protect both head and torso are standard. So is ABS. Traction/antiskid control and a sport suspension are available. The hardtop opens or closes in 12 sec, steals no luggage space, and adds 77 lb to the car's weight. A removable hardtop is optional for soft-top MX-5s.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The Sporty/Performance Car class consists of two-seat roadsters, 4-cyl hatchbacks, and V8 muscle cars. Regardless of configuration, all have an emphasis on affordable performance.

Our Best Buys include the Mazda MX-5 and Scion tC. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Mustang, Mini Cooper, and Nissan 350Z.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Mini Cooper, Nissan 350Z, and Saturn Sky.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Sport w/Susp. Pkg., man. Rating Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.5
Fuel Economy 6 5.5
Ride Quality 3 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 9 8
Quietness 2 3
Controls 7 5.5
Details 5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 3 5.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 1
Cargo Room 2 2.4
Value within Class 10 6.2
Total Score: 48 52.2

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