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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

September 29, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

pronounced flair
Kelley Blue Book

cutie pie
Car and Driver

resembles a lightweight power lifter
Jalopnik

The Mazda Miata gets generally favorable reviews from a wide range of sources for its classic roadster styling. Yes, it’s a little conservative and maybe a little on the soft side, but few people can deny that it’s about the purest sports car design there is.

The 2010 Miata is available in two models: a soft-top roadster and a Power Retractable Hard Top model. The hardtop edition is good-looking too; Car and Driver says, “raised, the body-color bubble looks stubbier than the soft-top but is still attractive.”

Reviewers tend to mull over the idea that the Miata rides a sort of middle ground between aggressive, soft, and accessible. The New York Times says, “It doesn’t have side pipes or a hood scoop or a name that conjures images of bloodlust and rage.” In fact, Car and Driver calls it a “cutie pie,” though Edmunds returns some dignity when it reports that the Miata has “more aggressive styling, without bumping up the price or diluting its perky personality.”

Jalopnik says it "resembles a lightweight power lifter" and describes it as follows: "flared wheel arches rising out of the hood and the trunk, aggressive swells around the headlights and dual pipes poking out of a chiseled, muscular derriere." Cars.com points out that this version of the Miata “retains the fixed headlights but returns somewhat to the original shape, with fewer curves—except for the accentuated wheel arches that recall the Mazda RX-8.”

Inside the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s cabin, the seat shape is refined for better comfort and lateral support. The center console has more flexible storage, and a padded armrest provides better comfort. “The interior is highlighted with chrome and silver accents, and the driver faces a three-spoke tilt steering wheel,” Cars.com notes of its test car.

The New York Times criticizes the $515 interior trim package, which “consists of a few bits of ‘aluminum look’ trim on the door panels and dashboard. Mind you, this isn’t aluminum trim—it’s plastic. For that price, on a per-ounce basis, I’d think you could trim your doors and dash in anything from titanium to sashimi-grade tuna belly.”

Conclusion

Neat and not too aggressive, the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is hard to fault for carrying on the classic roadster look in near perfect proportions.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:pronounced flairKelley Blue Bookcutie pieCar and Driverresembles a lightweight power lifterJalopnik The Mazda Miata gets generally favorable reviews from a wide range of sources for its classic roadster styling. Yes, it’s a little conservative and maybe a little on the soft side, but few people can deny that it’s about the purest sports car design there is. The 2010 Miata is available in two models: a soft-top roadster and a Power Retractable Hard Top model. The hardtop edition is good-looking too; Car and Driver says, “raised, the body-color bubble looks stubbier than the soft-top but is still attractive.” Reviewers tend to mull over the idea that the Miata rides a sort of middle ground between aggressive, soft, and accessible. The New York Times says, “It doesn’t have side pipes or a hood scoop or a name that conjures images of bloodlust and rage.” In fact, Car and Driver calls it a “cutie pie,” though Edmunds returns some dignity when it reports that the Miata has “more aggressive styling, without bumping up the price or diluting its perky personality.” Jalopnik says it "resembles a lightweight power lifter" and describes it as follows: "flared wheel arches rising out of the hood and the trunk, aggressive swells around the headlights and dual pipes poking out of a chiseled, muscular derriere." Cars.com points out that this version of the Miata “retains the fixed headlights but returns somewhat to the original shape, with fewer curves—except for the accentuated wheel arches that recall the Mazda RX-8.” Inside the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s cabin, the seat shape is refined for better comfort and lateral support. The center console has more flexible storage, and a padded armrest provides better comfort. “The interior is highlighted with chrome and silver accents, and the driver faces a three-spoke tilt steering wheel,” Cars.com notes of its test car. The New York Times criticizes the $515 interior trim package, which “consists of a few bits of ‘aluminum look’ trim on the door panels and dashboard. Mind you, this isn’t aluminum trim—it’s plastic. For that price, on a per-ounce basis, I’d think you could trim your doors and dash in anything from titanium to sashimi-grade tuna belly.” ConclusionNeat and not too aggressive, the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is hard to fault for carrying on the classic roadster look in near perfect proportions. 2010 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "pronounced flair" Car and Driver: "cutie pie" Jalopnik: "resembles a lightweight power lifter" The Mazda Miata gets generally favorable reviews from a wide range of sources for its classic roadster styling. Yes, it’s a ...

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Other Choices:

The competitive set for the 2010 Mazda Miata suddenly got a lot smaller with the discontinuation of GM’s Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice. The Honda S2000 roadster has now also reached the end of its run. The MINI Cooper Convertible comes in a dizzying array of trim and styling combinations and offers a turbocharged engine option. As such, the Cooper S Convertible feels like a sports car, even if it has front-wheel drive. The new 370Z Roadster is a little smaller than the previous drop-top 350Z, and it’s tuned to feel more like a serious sports car; it has more flat-out acceleration and absolute performance compared to the Miata, but it’s not as docile and forgiving on twisty real roads.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By ash #1, Posted: 9/30/2009

    IT IS MEANT TO BE 'NOISY ' YOU IDIOT, AND 'LACK OF CRASH TEST DATA' IS A NEGATIVE??
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpO0g_-dTag
    WHAT SORT OF MORON ARE YOU Bengt...

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