Mazda Miata

The Mazda Miata is the iconic Japanese roadster launched in 1989, becoming a legend of the small sports cabriolet segment thanks to its "Jinba Ittai" philosophy (man and machine merged). Since its inception, the Mazda Miata story has revolved around five generations (NA, NB, NC, ND and now NE) that have all preserved the fundamental principles of the model: lightness, agile handling and uncompromised driving enjoyment, facing direct rivals such as the BMW Z4 and Abarth 124 Spider. Mazda Miata generations have undergone progressive but decisive stylistic evolutions, moving from the clean design of the 1990s to the more assertive and contemporary silhouette of recent decades, while strengthening safety and interior comfort without adding weight to the structure. The Mazda Miata model has managed to navigate the transformations of the automotive market by remaining true to its DNA: an efficient 4-cylinder engine, a manual or automatic transmission depending on the generation, and an independent chassis calibrated for winding roads rather than raw power. Today, the Miata remains an essential reference in the world of affordable roadsters, attracting both collectors seeking used models and new buyers seduced by its promise of authentic, no-frills driving, in an increasingly electrified and automated automotive context.