Jerry Robbin

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT

 

Overview

The 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a true 2-seat sports car that’s fun to drive on the street or at a racetrack.  The MX-5 gives you a complete sports car driving experience with excellent performance and handling.
 

Safety

 

 

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS	Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
Emergency braking assist	Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Engine immobilizer	Front fog/driving lights
2 front headrests	Passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Stability control
Traction control	Electronic brakeforce distribution
Emergency interior trunk release	Tire pressure monitoring

 

 

Driving Impression

 

The MX-5 is a testament to Mazda for developing and maintaining the MX-5 sports car DNA. With the top down and once you start shifting gears you get an instant adrenaline rush.

The 2.0- four-cylinder engine that powers this sports car has enough power to accelerate you to any speed that the road has to offer.

The car handles superbly around turns and the brakes are really solid when coming to a stop from any speed.

 

 

Under the Hood

 

The Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 167 horsepower /140 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy EPA-estimated 22/28 mpg City/Highway.

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.0 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Inline 4	VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable	TORQUE 140 ft-lbs. @ 5000 rpm
HORSEPOWER 167 hp @ 7000 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE 30.8 ft

 

Inside

The MX-5 interior has a sports car appearance with excellent fit and finish. The materials used are very nice and look expensive.

The MX-5 is roomy and the leather seats were very supportive.

A single set of power window controls are located on the center console and the center stack hosts controls for stereo and /heat air conditioning controls. A power outlet is located at the base of the center stack for your mobile phone.

The gauges are analog, with a large, round tachometer and speedometer located in front of the steering wheel.

Water bottle holders are molded into the space between the speakers and the door pulls/armrests. There’s a

The retractable hard top does not lose any trunk space, which can accommodate groceries or small amount of luggage. The trunk’ has 5.3-cubic-foot capacity.

 

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

Multi-level heating passenger seat	Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat	Leather
Bucket front seats

Power Features

Remote keyless power door locks	Power mirrors
2 one-touch power windows	Remote window operation

Instrumentation

Clock	Tachometer
Trip computer	External temperature display
Low fuel level warning

Convenience

Cruise control	Front cupholders
Front door pockets	Remote trunk release
Front seatback storage	Speed-proportional power steering
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

Climate control	Trunk light
Simulated alloy trim on dash	Front reading lights
Leather and simulated alloy trim on shift knob	Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Dual vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

Mast antenna	6 total speakers
AM/FM stereo	Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input

Telematics

Pre-wired for phone

 

 

Outside

Mazda MX-5styling is reminiscent of the original 1990 model.

The MX-5 has sharp sculpted wheel flares with the total Mazda design DNA.  This MX-5 has an athletic stance, which makes it look very aggressive.

Summary

If you are in the market for a fun sports car then go to your local Mazda dealer for a test drive. For a real ZOOM ZOOM experience drive the MX-5

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 7.7 in. (67.7 in.)	HEIGHT 4 ft. 1.4 in. (49.4 in.)
LENGTH 13 ft. 1.3 in. (157.3 in.)	GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 4.6 in. (4.6 in.)
FRONT TRACK 4 ft. 10.7 in. (58.7 in.)	REAR TRACK 4 ft. 10.9 in. (58.9 in.)
WHEEL BASE 7 ft. 7.7 in. (91.7 in.)